Starting with the basics, because well, I rarely have had to go through a full story boarding experience, which is part of the reason I am doing it now. Practice! Some quick reference points for what a story board is meant to accomplish.
You have received a stack of letters in the mail that you seemingly have mailed to yourself. They are all numbered and after reading the first one, you find that you not only have to follow the instructions held within, but that there are dire consequences to missing any of the sets of instructions. After completing several of the letter’s instructions you realize that you are missing one of the letters from the sequence….
Artistry and Coffee
I read many kids books with my daughter each night before she goes to sleep that I cant help but think that in some of the ones she likes best that there are some really great illustrations. One of her recent favorites is “The Little Snowflake” from IglooBooks, and with snow on the way I have become entranced with the designs within this tiny book. I have considered adapting the general theme of the book into some small videos for my daughter to enjoy, but before we get to that point, I am looking into possible character concepts which in this case are “snowflakes”.
One of the more memorable art exhibits that I have experienced over the past few years was at the Art Institute of Chicago. My wife and I were traveling with friends and on a cold and rainy day in October, we had the pleasure to view many of the numerous master works on exhibit. One of the pieces that caught and held my attention was “The Old Temple” by Hubert Robert. While studying this particular painting I was unconsciously creating stories in my head that would fit the setting. What caused such a beautiful temple to fall into ruin and what would draw people there throughout the years? Of course it was something that my mind would not let go, so naturally I started looking into more of his works and his life as a natural extension of my intellectual curiosity.
You have been trapped inside a painting and while you have found a way to move between masterpieces, you can see what is happening outside in the real world through the frame of the painting. You have been witness to many of the comings and goings wherever these works of art have been displayed. One day, someone finally takes notices that you are in the painting and you can communicate through written messages. You begin to write messages of help….
Artistry and Coffee
I know that there is this stigma about setting new years goals around anything these days, however I feel it is the only logical place to set the plan for the upcoming year. This will be published shortly after the work has already begun on this commitment so know that by the time you are reading this I am already taking the first steps down the path.