Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Short Film Poster #3: The World of Snowboy & Crow


Here's the third and final poster in the series, based off the web series "The World of Snowboy & Crow".  Look for all 3 at FanExpo in Toronto in about a weeks time.  Look for more info, on all the other stuff I'll have at my table, in post next week.

Title: The World of Snowboy & Crow
Size: 11X17

Cheers

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Short Film Poster #2: TiM

Here's the second poster in the series, based off the short film "TiM".  It includes the first four lines from the poem, which pretty much sums up the story of the film.

Title: TiM
Size: 11X17

Cheers

Monday, August 13, 2012

NEW Short Film Posters to debut at FANEXPO 2012!

I made 3 posters based off my short films. They will debut and be sold at FANEXPO 2012 this year. Supplies are very limited.  I'll post all three this week in anticipation for the convention.  Here's the first poster in the series.  It was semi-based off a t-shirt design I did awhile ago.

Title: Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters
Size: 11X17 
 
Cheers

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Only 2 Weeks until FanExpo Toronto begins!


Only 2 weeks until FanExpo Toronto and I'll be in Artist Alley at table number A225.

Here is the link to the entire Artist Alley list:


Here's the link to the 2012 floor plan: 


I'll be posting more FanExpo news, on all the new stuff I'll have at my table, early next week.

Cheers

Monday, August 06, 2012

Ken Turner Art Contest 2012 Winning Entries

 I'm proud to announce the top 3 winning entries in the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest.

 I was very pleased to get alot of local and international submissions.  Special thanks to everyone who entered.

Winners will receive:
  1. "The World of Snowboy & Crow" Mini-Comic - signed
  2. "Henry: The Heart Boy" Illustrated Story Book - signed & includes one wind-up butterfly
  3. Henry & Snowboy Art prints - signed
  4. Postcard set (5 in each set) - signed
  The winners will be contacted today.
 
 Without further ado, here are the TOP 3 entries (in alphabetical order):



Cheers

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest Now Closed!

Link
*Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest NOW CLOSED!
 
Special thanks to all who entered.  There were a lot of very brilliant submissions.

TOP 3 ENTRIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED:
AUGUST 6, 2012
 CHECK BACK ON MONDAY FOR THE WINNING ENTRIES
 
Cheers
 
-Ken

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Production Art: "The World of Snowboy & Crow" - Episode #3



I wanted to share where the inspiration for the creature from the latest tree gag:

   
I drew this balloon bird-like creature sometime last year.  So as I was trying to come up with another tree gag, I thought it would work well and be quite funny to see.

Here's the explanation behind the creature:  

"The creature expands as it eats, until it's full and must release its waste."

"After the creature discharges the ball-like waste, it returns to its original skinny lanky shape."

It was very fun to animate and bring this sketch to life.

Thanks

Cheers

- Ken


LAST DAY to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

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*LAST DAY to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE at 11:59 pm TONIGHT!!

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012

For more details go here:

Monday, July 30, 2012

Friday, July 27, 2012

Episode #3 "The World of Snowboy & Crow" - The Light & The Hat!


Check out Episode #3 for Snowboy & Crow at: http://youtu.be/R3CtcCauUBo and you'll be helping to support the Snowboy & Crow series!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Monday, July 23, 2012

Vampire

Vampire (Monsters Series). 2012. Ink pen, marker and pencil crayon on paper. 8.5" x 11". © 2012 Ken Turner.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012

JibJab Featured E-Card: Hungry Beaver!


Today JibJab featured my e-card Hungry Beaver on their site. I also did an interview for them about the card.

I've included the interview here:

1) Where did you get the idea?

Well the idea and execution was all there in the story reel animatic. I tried to add my own spin on the design of the beaver. I gave him bigger eyes and teeth. After he’s done and he’s plopped down all fat and satisfied, I animated him rubbing his tummy and flapping his tail which was wasn’t in the original reel.

2) Have you ever seen a beaver in the wild? If so, where?

One day in the woods, I came upon one. He was small and very furry. He quietly came over and then stood on his hind legs. He then whispered into my ear, “Welcome to Narnia”. (Well I’m kidding of course!) No, I can’t say I have. You’d think living in Canada you would surely see one, while camping or what not, but I haven’t. Probably the only time I’ve seen one swimming about would be at a zoo as a kid.


You can click this link to read it or by clicking on the picture (above):


You can also view the e-card at this link or by clicking on the picture (below):


Cheers


Monday, July 09, 2012

Red Dice Media Inc.

Freak Show Studios has partnered with Toronto creative marketing house & media company Red Dice Media Inc. to produce all 6 episodes of "The World of Snowboy & Crow" animated web series.

Stay Tuned for more news...

You can follow them on:

https://twitter.com/RedDiceMedia

http://www.reddicemedia.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RedDiceMedia

Cheers

Studio Jessi - Henry: The Heart Boy Doll


Recently I finished a collaboration with Jessi Mesalic whose dolls I discovered on a random daily web surf. I wanted to make a doll for my character Henry: The Heart Boy and this is the end product. I will have him available to see in person at FanExpo this year in Toronto.

http://studiojessi.blogspot.ca/2012/07/henry-heart-boy.html

You can check out her sites @:

http://studiojessi.blogspot.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simpli-Jessi/311136440710



Cheers

Friday, July 06, 2012

Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest Info

Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest Info:
I will be holding an ART contest and the Grand Prize will be awarded to the TOP 3 entries. Winning Entries will also have their pieces displayed on www.kenturner.blogspot.com
*SKILLS NOT REQUIRED, IMAGINATION IS A MUST!
The guidelines and rules are as follows:
  • This contest is open to everyone young and old.
  • 2 original pieces of art are to be submitted by each person.
  • #1: Create a "Snowboy & Crow" one page comic. It can be more but one page will be fine. Think of a clever and imaginative scenario or situation for "Snowboy & Crow" to be in. Feel free to use speech bubbles to help depict the story if needed. Color or no color is acceptable. Any medium, any size, any format of your choosing.
  • #2: Create one "Henry: The Heart Boy" sketch or doodle or painting or cut-out or sculpture piece. Color or no color is acceptable. Any medium, any size, any format of your choosing.
  • Artwork must be entirely the original work of the individuals.
  • GRAND prize to the top 3 entries include:
  1. "The World of Snowboy & Crow" Mini-Comic - signed
  2. "Henry: The Heart Boy" Illustrated Story Book - signed & includes one wind-up butterfly
  3. Henry & Snowboy Art prints - signed
  4. Postcard set (5 in each set) - signed
  • The submission deadline is July 31, 2012.
  • Each entry must email in a high quality scan, photograph or digital file of each piece.
  • Please include your name and shipping address when sending in entries.
  • All entries are to be submitted to the following email address: kenny_23mj@hotmail.com
  • All questions or inquiries can be sent to the following email address: kenny_23mj@hotmail.com
  • Winners will be annouced on August 6, 2012.
  • For art references see below -
SNOWBOY & CROW REF:


HEARTBOY REF:
Good Luck
Cheers!

Thursday, July 05, 2012

Upcoming Contest!


I'm thinking of doing a contest & having 3 winners...

The prizes would include "snowboy" mini-comic & a heartboy book, etc -

to those interested leave a comment or email or reply back on twitter

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner/status/220933634771783680



Cheers

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

ShowMeTheAnimation - "Snowboy & Crow" Post


Jake Hobbs of the site "ShowMeTheAnimation" did a feature today on Snowboy & Crow.  
You can view it via this link:


Excerpt:

"There is a new independent web series on the net for you to feast your eyes on. The World of Snowboy & Crow is a series of animated shorts created in 2012 by director Ken Turner and animated by Freak Show Studios. The characters Snowboy & Crow appear in the mini-comic The World of Snowboy & Crow, also created and illustrated by Ken Turner, from which the web series is based."

Show Me The Animation site and twitter links:
 



Monday, July 02, 2012

Watch Out for "Snow Sharks", Episode #2 Warns of the Dangers!


We all thought it was safe to go back in the snow, how wrong we were!

Go see why now and tell your friends:


Sunbathers, you have been warned!

2012 Artist Alley FanExpo List


 For those interested in who will be in Artist Alley this August for FanExpo in Toronto, here is the link to the entire list:


I'm at the same table number as last year A225.

Here's the link to the 2012 floor plan: 


I'll be posting more FanExpo news as it draws near.

Cheers

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Episode #2 "The World of Snowboy & Crow" - Family Problems!



Check out Episode #2 for Snowboy & Crow at: http://youtu.be/sVryHm3RXkE and you'll be helping to support the Snowboy & Crow series!

Monday, June 25, 2012

Little Gothic Horrors: Ken Turner's Captivating Freak Show

Emma of "




http://littlegothichorrors.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/ken-turners-captivating-freak-show.html

Here's an excerpt:

"I've been delving a tad further into Ken's portfolio of work, and I discovered a little gem in the form of a short stop motion animated film he made in 2007, called Tim, which is an homage to Tim Burton's brilliant short film, Vincent. Not only is Tim a treat for anyone with a love of the Burtonesque aesthetic but it is also a really poignant tale that will resonate with those of us who can relate to being something of a misfit."








Thanks Emma

Cheers

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Everyday is Halloween - "Snowboy & Crow" Post

A German website named "Everyday is Halloween" posted a spot for "Snowboy & Crow" and also mention "TiM".


Here's a rough translation of what they say:

"That Ken Turner, a big fan of Tim Burton is, is not well deny.
His latest work is a web-series called "The World of Snowboy & Crow".
Here is the first part: "The Birth of Snowboy". 
Also noteworthy is the way his very first film work about a boy who would like Tim Burton: TiM."
 
Cheers

Monday, June 18, 2012

Strange Kids Club Interview

There is a feature up on the site"Strange Kids Club".



For those unfamiliar with the site:

"Strange Kids Club is a daily dose of adolescent enthusiasm for your inner child. An online hub for assorted strange, geeky and otherwise nostalgic content; SKC features articles on video games, comics, unbelievably cool toys, exclusive interviews and movie reviews."
 
Rondal Scott III of "SKC" conducted the interview with me, which features info on my childhood, going to animation school and some of my current and future projects.

Excerpt:

"Imagine – if you will – a world filled with misunderstood monstrosities and outlandish outcasts. a world where vampires falling out of the sky are as often an occurrence as ufos and the decay of Winter is as delightfully magical as the renewal of Spring. This is the world of animator and director Ken Turner.  Turner, a huge Tim Burton fan, has been in the animation industry for over 5 years and worked for some of the biggest names including Cuppa Coffee, CORE Toons, Jib Jab and Nelvana (to name a few). Recently, however, Turner has kickstarted his first web series starring the child-like duo of Snowboy (an adolescent snowman) and Crow (uh… he’s a crow). Embarking on an ambitious 6-episode stint, Turner hopes that Snowboy and Crow will catch on with fans of Burton’s equally odd menagerie of misfits, albeit with his own twist and sense of macabre humor."

Here's the link:

 
 
 Cheers

JibJab Featured E-Card: Robo Years!

 
Today JibJab featured my e-card Robo Years on their site.  I also did an interview for them about the card.

 I've included the interview here:

"Our newest birthday card, Robo Years, comes from the brains and hands of Nate Theis and Ken Turner. After Nate whipped up a robotic animatic, Ken went to work putting his own spin on it. We talked with Ken to find out a little more about the man behind the robot.

Where did you go to school?
-I went to Sheridan College for Animation and graduated in 2007.

How long did this card take to animate?
-The Robo Years Card took about 1 – 2 days to animate.

Where did your inspiration come from?
-Well the design wasn’t that far off the rough story reel design, but I wanted to change it a bit.  I gave him a round head, a mouth, more antennas, different hands (one is scissors, and the other has fingers), and redesigned the circuit board on his chest.  I think I had just watched the film Forbidden Planet and really liked that dome head design.  There is also a certain amount of charm to that robot that I wanted to bring to this eCard robot.

Favorite robot in the media? (The terminator counts)
-If it’s robots in pop culture, I’d say the UFO robots from 80′s film “Batteries Not Included.”"

You can click this link to read it or by clicking on the picture (above):


You can also view the e-card at this link or by clicking on the picture (below):


Cheers


Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Sombrero Sam

Sombrero Sam (People Series). 2012. Digital. 11" x 8.5". © 2012 Ken Turner.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Broken Pencil Review: "Henry The Heart Boy" Book


Just came across this review of the Henry: The Heart Boy Book via the latest issue of Broken Pencil.
Check it out below:

"A native of Mississauga, Ontario, cartoonist Ken Turner has worked predominantly in the worlds of animation and illustration in addition to self-publishing his own illustrated books and mini comics. Turner’s latest book is a twisted take on a children’s story that might appeal more to adults than the wee ones. The titular Henry is an odd-looking fellow with a large head and jaundiced complexion. One day he tries to give his heart away (literally) to the object of his affection, but her rejection (or rather revulsion) breaks and, eventually, kills his heart, setting poor Henry off on a surrealistic quest to get it back from the beyond.
There are some very clever moments in Henry: The Heart Boy, both within the rhyming scheme of the story and in the twisted world the story explores. His work, however, owes a very large stylistic debt to Tim Burton’s scrawled pen lines, wispy watercolours and combination of macabre and whimsical themes. All these blatant Burtonisms overshadow the obvious gifts Tuner has for character design and storytelling. His ink work is quite nice, especially in the black-and-white pieces at the back of the book. He has all the potential to become something more than a clone of his greatest influence. If he’s looking to get inspired, he might try following the words of Ed Wood he quotes on his own website: “Visions are worth fighting for. Why spend your whole life making someone else’s dreams come true?”  (Matthew Daley)"

Link to Review:


Cheers

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

RageHaus - "Snowboy & Crow" Post

 

Special Thanks to Kim & Derek Munn of RageHaus for featuring "Snowboy & Crow" in the latest post on their site:

"Ken Turner is the creator, illustrator and director of the new web animated series, “The World of Snowboy & Crow.” Animated by Freak Show Studios, the characters Snowboy & Crow are two misunderstood child-like characters that live in a snowy landscape full of vampires, ufos, monsters, death and love. I’m a big fan of Tim Burton’s work, and this certainly feels inspired. I’m looking forward to how these quirky characters interact and develop throughout the series. Until then, check out “The Birth of Snowboy,” the first episode in this saga."

 Check out the link for the feature:


Ragehaus Site Link:


Cheers

Monday, June 04, 2012

FilmAnnex Newsletter - "Snowboy & Crow"

Today FilmAnnex posted their newsletter which has a little feature about "The World of Snowboy & Crow": 

"Now back to this week's content. Our featured filmmaker is the newcomer Ken Turner, who has an impressive resume with several awarded animated short films. When he's not working for animation studios, he publishes humor books and pays homage to his favorite film director Tim Burton by creating short films. He came to us with The World of Snowboy and Crow, a mini comic turned animated web series about the misadventures of a boy made out of snow and his crow friend. You will definitely see Burton's influence on the characters and enjoy the first episode of the series. While you wait to see what's next, take a look at Turner's blog posts with great posters and pages from the initial comic."