So Far....

Its been a while since I've posted. I havent done much drawing in my sparetime lately. I havent really been inspired to. I think when drawing or animating starts feeling like work, which it has over the last couple of years, I feel less inclined to do it. I also realised this feeling could actually go on for the rest of my life unless I find a way to make it fun again. Maybe a good way to start is to actually blog.

So whats been happening since my last post.

I've been working on and off at Nexus which has been fantastic.

Heres a commercial I animated on for Google Chrome. I animated the 3 talking characters from about 39 secs



It was fun to animate in such a limited way. Learnt a lot more about flash as well whichh is always cool.

Other credits

Directors: Smith and Foulkes

Animators: Stuart Doig
Bali Engel
Conor Ryan

Character Design: Mike Shorten

Also Recieved 2 awards for a little film I directed with Tim Mc Court called Drawing Inspiration at the Canterbury Anifest 2011 . I think thats the first time I've won anything. I was really shocked because the competition was fierce. Congrats to all who got shortlisted.

Last but not least, I've also been up at the NFTS for a month helping unnescessarily inteligent and talented Jonathan Topf on his film. In turn he has taught me....pause for effect....Maya. Thats right ladies and gentleman. I've crossed over to the darkside and become a 3D animator (sort of). I have to say at the moment, 3D is ridiculously hard. I have a new found respect for all the 3D guys out there, especially my peers at LAS14.

Thats it for now. Next post will have some drawings (they might be a bit old though).

And Again....
Wes

PS: I know I owe you Frankie.....

E4 Man Officially Short listed for E4's 'E Stings 2011' competition.

Yes, it's as the title says. Our E4 man video has been officially shortlisted. 25 of 716 videos were selected and we were one of them. What does this mean, our sting will be broadcast on TV over the next year. We'll find out in september if we actually win but what ever happens, I'm happy.

Tim and myself would like to thank everyone who voted, watched, or forwarded our video and kept our ratings high. This has made it all worth it.

And Again....
Wes

PS: You can still cast more Yays here... if you want :)

EEEE4 MAAAAAANN!!!!!!

Ok, I know its been a while since my last post. Looking back cant recall exactly what I've been doing.

I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has and continues to support our film Drawing Inspiration. We've had an overwhelming response and I'm grateful to everyone who posted it on blogs, facebook twitter or even just watched it.

Myself, directing partner and friend Timothy Mc Court, Singer, Song writer Rina May and Draughtsman Supreme Kristian Antonelli, have just finished another short piece (10sec to be exact). Check it out below

E4 Man from Tim McCourt on Vimeo.

If you like it vote Yay at http://www.e4.com/video/BOZtBVbX6LSjKSL3iu3o/play.e4

Here is some design work for it...

In other news, I'd like to direct your attention to a beautifully realised short film.....



Directed by a group of stupidly talented artists at the Gobelins Animation Program, this film blew me away, art direction, pacing, animation, restraint, acting, really ticks all boxes.

I'm especially interested in this film due to the fact that good friend Paul Lacolly was one of the directors and animators on this Film. Congrats again guys on a fantastic film. looking forward to your next masterpiece.

You can check the rest of the shorts at http://www.youtube.com/user/gobelins

Ok, now back to work....

And Again....
Wes

PS: Frankie, I promise you, next post I do is yours :)

Drawing Inspiration Posts

youtube link

Thanks to everyone for their continued support. It means a lot. Here are all the blogs/ sites we've been featured on so far.......


vimeo staff picks
vimeo.tumblr.com
catsuka.com
linesandcolours.com
drawn.ca
lineboil.com
visualselecta.tumblr.com
brainpickings.org
maltafilmicon.org Features an interview with Tim and myself.
cghub.com by Rawls
Animation With A Moustache
Flooby Nooby
A Zealous Enterprise
Retrohelix.com
itsartmag.com
See No Evil
bloodyloud
My Curious Brain
Loyal K.N.G
The Reel (I think you have to subscribe to site to see it )
Dope Chef TV
Its Hey Now
Weird Ben
Le Journal Graphic
www.kafepauza.mk
A Story Tell features an interview with Tim, Steve and myself
Share Some Candy

I'll be updating this as I go on, there are a few to go through. On behalf of Tim and Myself, thanks again to everyone who has watched posted or even just spoke about our film. It gives us a lot of encouragement and we look forward to doing another.

And Again...
Wes

Drawing Inspiration

Drawing Inspiration from Wesley Louis on Vimeo.

Finally, its complete.

Dont like vimeo? Here's a link to the youtube version

I just like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that supported us in the making of this. Its probably the hardest thing I've ever done, and I'm just happy we got through it. check out the credit list below:

Directed By

Tim McCourt
messytimbo.blogspot.com

and Wesley Louis
librabear.blogspot.com/

Story by Steve Stamp

Written By Tim McCourt and Steve Stamp

Animators - Wesley Louis, Tim McCourt, Laurent Rossi, Robert Robinson Paul Lacolley, Nick Lennox, Micheal Plummer, Geoff King, Kristian Antonelli, Chris Halls

Backgrounds and Layouts - Paul Bloomfield

Compositing - Paul Bloomfield

Music - Alex Mattinson

Sound Designs by Matt Davies & Mark Apicella

Produced by Dexter Dash

Executive Producer Henry Scholfield

Thanks to Partizan Lab, Isabella Parish, Tori Davis & Maarten Rijs

And Again....
Wes

UPDATE: Anyone who knows me how much I love Catsuka. Whatever happens now, I'm happy, Thanks again Tsuka

Drawing Inspiration Making Of

Wesley Louis Drawing Inspiration Making Of from Libra Bear Vids on Vimeo.

This is what my life was about last year, To see more visit www.drawinginspirationproduction.blogspot.com

Im not sure why but the sound doesnt synch properly. Any suggestions?

And Again...
Wes

More Random... (and yes more Superman)

I was watching a clip from Wheels on meals the other day, was a blast from the past. Ive also been watching a lot of Studio Ghibli.... I'm having one of those, "I wonder what it would be like if (insert director/musician/artist here) made (insert film/song/painting here)......

And Again....
Wes

Happy New Year

One of those extremely random, out of nowhere posts...... I think I want to start drawing again :)

And Again....
Wes

For you Kristian......

Sanyo....


Been super busy, dont know when the next post will be, but for anyone who still stops by and leaves comments, its appreciated

And Again....
Wes

The Illusionist.....

Its been a while I know...but there is a good reason I'll post on the weekend but here is an interview with Sylvain Chomet and some clips from a film I spent almost 2 years of my life on... (inbetween, key clean up and some assistant animator) "very exciting time"

And Again....
Wes

found via catsuka.com

UPDATE: I removed the interview from my page, not that I didnt like it or anything, For some reason,it plays automatically and it was driving me nuts. It was almost like the theme tune for my blog, and thats just not on. If you want to watch the interview, you can find it at http://www.arte.tv/fr/toutes-les-videos/3072704.html#0

Instead, I've replaced it with the Trailer

for now........

Just trying to keep a steady pace..... ;)

And Again....

Happy 2010

Happy 2010 everyone, Its been a while since my last post, and normally, this is where I’d be apologizing, but to be honest I, haven’t really been in the blogging mood, and have decided to stop beating myself up when I'm not (in a blogging mood)

Thought I’d start the year with a new avatar Speaking of which, has anyone seen Avatar? Its Awesome, A must see.

I’ll have more to say…maybe…in the Next post till then, good to be back, lets resume the game!!!

And Again….

Wes

PS: Thanks to all who stopped by in my absence, the comments and support is always appreciated. I’ll catch up with you guys in a bit.

I'm Home...

Ok, So now Im back in London, just spent the day unpacking my stuff and moving back into my old room, still have a lot to do, preparing a showreel/portfolio, looking for work etc etc and for the last few weeks I was really busy at Ink (which I really miss) So this is just a quick post to apologise for my lack of responses to emails, facebook, comments etc. Hopefully I'll be a bit more settled over the weekend, and I'll do a proper post.......

And Again....
Wes

Broughty Ferry

Ok, so for the last 3 or 4 weeks, I've resumed my observational drawing studies. Normally on a sunday we draw outside for a bit (if its warm) then end up in borders, however for the last few days the weather has been amazing in Dundee, so Kenny decided it'd be good to get out of Dundee and draw in a place called Broughty Ferry, which is about 20mins away by bus. It was such a nice day I ended doing only 2 drawings. Kenny and Mick did none. Instead they played football on the beach......and yes I joined them for a bit. I'll try and make up for my lack of drawing during the week.

And Again....
Wes

PS: Is it better to have one style of drawing which is distinctivley your own or be able to draw in multiple styles which show a little of yourself?

For u Tim :)

Thanks for everyone for your continued support, my blog has been in a coma and I have no excuses...

And Again....
Wes