Saturday, 14 November 2009

Back at the Zoo Again...



















I love Tigers, i can sit there and just watch them for hours. Beautiful creatures with so much pride and dignity. I was able to catch a young one who was watching me draw. I think he was a bit of a show off.
As for the penguins, they are soooo funny. So unbelievably animated in every thing they do. They waddle and dance around, so happy and oblivious to everything else around them..... kinda like me! Hee hee!

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Scribbled Expressions...
















I have recently been scribbling some different expressions for "Banjo Raccoon", to practice how far i can, and should stretch his character. He doesn't talk, so i need to clearly reflect his mood in his actions and expressions.

Monday, 19 October 2009

Banjo Raccoon Mood Board Teaser...


A collection of images, creating a teaser mood board of my furry friend, "Banjo Raccoon ©". For more information regarding "Banjo Raccoon ©" and it's production, drop me a line at: toricat@hotmail.co.uk Many Thanks!
All images, character, concept and theme tune © Tori Davis 2008/2009.

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Inky Beach Scribbling...




















Just a couple of inky scribbles whilst down at the windy Scottish beaches.

Sunday, 11 October 2009

Just Chillin'






















Banjo Raccoon. Just doing his thang...

Saturday, 19 September 2009

Disney Vs Marvel- Work in Progress...
























This is my own personal take on the whole Disney buying into the Marvel deal thingie.....
These pics are "work in progress" sketches and designs.... I'll be posting the completed, coloured up versions as soon as i get them finished.

Thursday, 10 September 2009

Apple Bobbin' Bears


















Feeding time at the zoo... and this was my que to get scribbling! These huge hairy beasts were bobbing for apples.
It was so funny to see the bears cower at the waters edge. They wanted the apples, but were refusing to get wet. Hee Hee!
In the end, the hungry bears took the plunge.... and brassed the icy Scottish waters. This was so much fun to watch.

Thursday, 20 August 2009

My World

















Take a little trip into my imagination..... but don't touch anything, it might bite!!

Favela-BLOG




























My co-director and i have decided to make a blog, to wrap up the last remains of our short film "Favelados". I have posted here a little taste of some of my old concepts i made for the film nearly 4years ago.
We have gathered up all kinds of stuff, from rough layouts, the rough animation linetest - including the original piano score, and team fotos etc. So, if your interested check out the blog.
Enjoy!

Saturday, 8 August 2009

Observational...

























Back at the zoo again, and this time there was a new addition.... Raccoons!!
I spent a good hour watching my little fury friends, getting plenty of inspiration for my own character "Banjo Raccoon".
I'm also a big fan of the Bears, such wonderful creatures!! I took some time out to scribble a dozing bear, resting in the shade too.

Friday, 31 July 2009

Happy Wedding Day
















One of my best friends is getting married tomorrow. Im too poor to buy her a present, so i'm hoping she'll appreciate a framed scribble i have made of the happy couple. Congratulations Danni and Andy!! xxx

Thursday, 23 July 2009

Works in Progress....















Here are 2 samples of personal projects i am currently developing in my own time. The 1st 2 pieces are concepts for a traditionally animated, musical short, and the 2nd is the most recent design i have created for a children's television show, "Banjo Raccoon"

Friday, 17 July 2009

Self Portrait


















If you are wandering... Yes i am blue!
Im still supporting a broken jaw, and with all the meds im currently taking, i feel pretty old too... Hence the sliver hair!!

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Takin' a Break...

Monday, 15 June 2009

Bafta Awards 2007- TV Commercial




In 2007 I was asked to help Story Board a TV Commercial for the Bafta Awards. I cant show much, but here are a few example boards from one of the scenes i worked on.

Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Visual Development, Concept Designs & Backgrounds for Uli Meyer Studios 08/09


Follow this Link to see a selection of my work for Uli Meyer Studios. All work is Copyright to Uli Meyer Studios.

Friday, 1 May 2009

Tribal Village.... Work in Progress


FInished!!! I decided to stick with the vibrant red pallet as i loved trying something at bit different.
I have painted the final image in a different style to how i would usually paint. I have stuck with bold, flat, colours, and have payed little attention to the detail in the foreground, making the fire the main focal point.
This has been a fun treat to get stuck into whilst i am currently recovering from an operation. I could take it so much further, by trying different painting approaches, even adding characters...etc but i think for the time being, i'm ready to move onto the next big thing.....

3rd Colour Thumbnail. Midnight Blues, again completely changes the atmosphere. I feel this pallet has slightly more depth to it. Its good to try different colour pallets, rather than just settling with your first choice. Personally so far, I have really enjoyed the vibrant Reds in my 2nd thumbnail, to set the mood for the finished image.
Final Stage, now in progress. Come Back Soon....

2nd Colour Thumbnail. Vibrant Reds etc, create a sense of intense heat and danger. I'm enjoying the fear these colours bring to the scene, where as the greens seemed a little too safe. Its amazing how colour completely changes the mood.
Work in Progress..... More to come......

1st Colour Thumbnail. Stereotyped, Greens... friendly jungle colours....

Cleaned up final lines put together on many multiplane layers. Next Step.... Colour!

Rough Tonal Thumbnail. Next Job.... draw and clean it up.

Monday, 27 April 2009

That Awkward First Dance...

Monday, 20 April 2009

Pie-Rats

Monday, 13 April 2009

Sandy Hewitt R.I.P April 5th 2009























A Mother, A Lover, A Soul Mate and a Friend.
A Tremendous Spirit with a heart of Gold.

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

In Loving Memory...






I have drawn this picture in loving memory of my Bestest Best friend. "Sasha".
Forever in our hearts and never forgotten. I miss him so much....

Monday, 9 March 2009

Snow Dogs

Friday, 6 March 2009

Aardman: Prop Design

These are a few samples of graphic designs, made for model props, that I drafted, during my time at Aardman.




Thursday, 12 February 2009

Bug Catcher & a Happy Mistake




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I accidently started animating "Banjo Raccoon" with out actually realizing it. I was flipping between 2 different drawings to see what expression looked better in a yawn.... Eye Brows UP? or Eye Brows DOWN?? Next thing i knew, i was throwing drawings inbetween the drawings i had already done and my little raccoon friend started coming to life.
This is a bit of fun and nothing serious. Its nothing i'd use to sell myself, just a happy mistake that kept me quite for an afternoon.

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Nanjing, China




In 2006 I spent some time working for Net Giant Animations in Nanjing, China.
This post is of a couple of studies, I made during my Chinese Adventure. 

Monday, 22 December 2008

"Bonny wee Hogmany!!"






Saturday, 6 December 2008

Uli's Sky Dive




On December 6th, Uli Meyer will be doing a static line parachute jump to raise money for the "Teenage Cancer Trust".
I made this, to wish him luck. Happy Landing!!

Thursday, 2 October 2008

"Banjo Jam"

Monday, 15 September 2008

Tonal Production Still. Colour coming soon...

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

"Disney HERO"...My own original Concept and Design for "Disney Consumer Products"








Friday, 15 August 2008

Banjo Raccoon... Research and Development
















Wednesday, 6 August 2008

Junk yard Dawg





Thursday, 10 July 2008

Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho, A pirate's life for me!!




Monday, 7 July 2008

Speed Painting




Sunday, 6 July 2008

Location Studies & Environmental Designs




















Wednesday, 18 June 2008

Life Drawing















Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Visual Development- Student Film, "Favelados"






-NO.1 YOUTUBE 'Featured' video and 'Film and Animation' video in;
U.K, U.S, Brazil, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Hong Kong, with over 632,600 views.
-Featured in COMPUTER ARTS MAGAZINE Graduation Showcase 08

Research & Design: Favelas and Rio Market







"Croquis" My new short film in the making...




"Back to the Sea"- Feature Pre-Production and "Banja" - TV Series Layouts and Backgrounds



Copyright to "Glory N' Dream Digital Media". Nanjing, China. 2008
Designs by Tori Davis, Production Designer



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