January

Some small moments from this new year.

Tying Your Own Shoes

A year ago I had the privilege of working on Shira Avni's animated documentary, Tying Your Own Shoes, a film about the lives of 4 adult artists with Down Syndrome. The film blends both animation based on the artists' drawings, but also animation created by the artists' themselves. I was inspired, to say the least.

I'm so pleased that the film premiered at the DOK Leipzig Festival, and even happier to say that it took home a Golden Dove, the grand prize for best short documentary. Congratulations Shira!

Anyways, here is a small clip of animation that I did, based off a drawing by Ninah, one of the artists. Again, do check out the film's website and I will post when I hear of a screening!

Tying Your Own Shoes - clip from lillian chan on Vimeo.

Platypus E-card fun

I recently made a short animation for Platypus, an ethical e-card website dedicated to supporting green projects that reduce carbon emissions. A very cool start-up with very cool ideas. Anyways, below if the final animation- enjoy!

Platypus Ecard Animation from lillian chan on Vimeo. All work copyright Lillian Chan 2009

Vogue-ing

I bought this copy of Vogue Korea last year that i've been doodling out of when i wait for things to render. A fun way to kill time--here's a few.

TCAF 09

Wow have i been absent or what? Been doing alot of exciting projects that i can't share yet, but hopefully soon....

But here's a few sketches from kidkoala's quiet party, a TCAF event, and i gotta say, it made me realize how much i like being quiet and drawing with a gazillion other people.

Aw, kids

I got a special mail order the other day...























Inside are a small set of spot illustrations i did for Canadian Family Magazine...wow! It's a great awesome feeling seeing them in print:












































You can read the articles with the spots here:
http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/creating-birth-plan/
http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/cranium-concern/
http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/ditching-diaper/
http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/private-parts/
http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/bedwetting-blues/
http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/gossiping-preteens/
http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/baffling-behaviour/

That's it for now. Things are starting to ramp up-- I have 2 animated films in the works this year, a couple of side projects on the go, and more ideas than I know what to do with. Here's to a productive 2009!

Cafe sketch

Aroma coffee on bloor.