https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CXs-2TmVbE&index=5&list=PL17017942DBC6DE60
An article on the skeletal structure of famous cartoon characters...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CXs-2TmVbE&index=5&list=PL17017942DBC6DE60
0 Comments
Check the link below for some inspirational drawings from the
'Tororo Forest Project'... http://www.totoroforestproject.org You can also start thinking about an object or idea that is representational of Japanese culture. Here are a few ideas that might be interesting to research and incorporate into your Totoro drawings... tea house (3 main styles-Tsuki-yama, Karesansui and Chaniwa) Chaniwa (garden adjacent to a ceremonial teahouse) Shinto Shrine Buddhist Temple Buddha (or other Japanese gods) Ikebana (Japanese floral arrangement) Bonsai (miniature potted trees) Paper lanterns Sensu (folding fan) ot Uchiwa (flat fan) Kokeshi dolls Daruma dolls musical instruments (bachi or taiko drum, biwa, shakuhachi or yokobue flute) sandals (geta, setta, zori, ashida, takageta or waraji) haiku furoshiki noren (curtains) Maneki-neko (good luck cat) Geisha Martial Arts Dragons Soaking baths Japanese Pop-Culture fortune telling origami mahjong (Chinese game introduced to Japan and the U.S. in the 1920's) Japanese letters sushi udon noodles chopsticks bento box shinkansen (bullet train) Sakura (Japanese cheery blossom tree) kites Japanese monuments or architecture Work from a Japanese artist Japanese legends Japanese pottery Carp or Koi fish festivals clothing OR anything else that you find that would be an interesting addition to your drawing. Make sure to take notes on the chosen item or idea, because you will need to be able to share the information with the class :) Click on the link below to listen to the theme song from 'My Neighbor Totoro'. Close your eyes and see what images come to mind... Can you listen to it without dancing or singing? :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CXs-2TmVbE&index=5&list=PL17017942DBC6DE60 Look for Hayao Miyazaki's 'farewell' film...which is coming out on video very soon!!! (trailer below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7q1bCqqGXY What are the traits of an an IB (International Baccalaureate)??? Which traits represent your strengths..and your areas of opportunity? Our learner profile trait of the month is being "open-minded". Are you open to new ideas and adventures? :)
Check out this quick video to see Mr. Miyazaki accepting his award...a very deserved award for someone whom has changed the world of animation :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZIG14mxB9w Check out the link below to find out some exciting news about Hayao Miyazaki :)
https://www.animationmagazine.net/people/miyazaki-to-receive-honorary-oscar |
Archives
September 2016
Categories |