Pumpkin-Head

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

Boy with Skull Shirt

Boy with Skull Shirt (People Series). 2012. Ink pen on paper. 8.5" x 11". © 2012 Ken Turner.

FanExpo 2012 - Commission #5: "Charlie"

Here is commission number #5 entitled "Charlie".

FanExpo 2012 - Commission #4: "Man throwing Corn"

Here is commission number #4 entitled "Man throwing Corn".

When viewed out of context its very weird...

Enjoy

FanExpo 2012 - Commission #3: "Keith Urban"

Here is commission number #3 entitled "Keith Urban".

FanExpo 2012 - Commission #2: "Little Girls"

Here is commission number #2 entitled "Little Girls".  I did another "little girls" commission called "little girls in spider dresses".  It was also based off a photograph but I forgot to take a picture of it.  To the couple who commissioned it, feel free to send in a picture of it, I'd love to post it. Thanks.

Cheers

FanExpo 2012 - Commission #1: "Doctor Who - Weeping Angel"

Here's one of the commissions I did over the 4 days at FanExpo.  

"Doctor Who - Weeping Angel"  

I really like how this one turned out.  I'll post more commission pieces soon.

Cheers

FanExpo Toronto begins today!

 

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/ 

 I'll be at FanExpo all 4 days in Artist Alley.  I'm at table A225.  Be sure to come by and say hi in your there.  I'll have my prints, books, postcards and (new this year) my film posters.

Cheers

Only 1 Week until FanExpo Toronto begins!

Only 1 week until FanExpo Toronto and I'll be in Artist Alley at table number A225.

Here is the link to the entire Artist Alley list:

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/artist-alley-list/

Here's the link to the 2012 floor plan: 

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/2012/forms/2012-FLOORPLAN.pdf

What I'll be selling :

1. NEW Short Film Posters (Limited Number)

Premium Poster Card Stock

Size: 11X17

- Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters

http://kenturner.blogspot.ca/2012/08/new-short-film-posters-to-debut-at.html

-TiM

http://kenturner.blogspot.ca/2012/08/short-film-poster-2-tim.html

-The World of Snowboy & Crow

http://kenturner.blogspot.ca/2012/08/short-film-poster-3-world-of-snowboy.html

2. Henry the Heart Boy Illustrated Story Book

- comes with free Henry art print & wind-up butterfly (while supplies last)

HTHB Cover

3.  The World of Snowboy & Crow Mini-Comic (about 10 remain)

- comes with exclusive TiM postcard

4. Giclee Art Prints

HEART BOY

HTHB GRAVE

HTHB PIANO 

HTHB PAINT 

THE INVENTOR 

OFF TO SEE THE WIZ 

JACK

5. Letter Size Art Prints 

SEINFELD

6. Postcard Sets (5 in each, comes with envelopes)

Cheers

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

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

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

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:

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/artist-alley-list/

Here's the link to the 2012 floor plan: 

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/2012/forms/2012-FLOORPLAN.pdf

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

Cheers

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

Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest Now Closed!

*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

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

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

LAST DAY to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

*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:

http://kenturner.blogspot.ca/2012/07/ken-turner-2012-art-contest-info.html

2 days left to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

*2 days left to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012

For more details go here:

http://kenturner.blogspot.ca/2012/07/ken-turner-2012-art-contest-info.html

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!

1 week left to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

*1 week left to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012

For more details go here:

http://kenturner.blogspot.ca/2012/07/ken-turner-2012-art-contest-info.html

Vampire

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

2 weeks left to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

*2 weeks left to enter the Ken Turner 2012 Art Contest!

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012

For more details go here:

http://kenturner.blogspot.ca/2012/07/ken-turner-2012-art-contest-info.html

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):

http://blog.jibjab.com/2012/07/16/new-ecard-hungry-beaver/

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

http://www.jibjab.com/birthdays/sendables/204715/hungry_beaver/birthdays

Cheers

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

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:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

HEARTBOY REF:

Good Luck

Cheers!

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

ShowMeTheAnimation - "Snowboy & Crow" Post

Jake Hobbs of the site "ShowMeTheAnimation" did a feature today on Snowboy & Crow.  

You can view it via this link:

 http://www.showmetheanimation.com/index.php/snowboy-crow/

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:

 

http://www.showmetheanimation.com/

https://twitter.com/#!/ShowMeTheAni

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:

http://www.filmannex.com/webtv/kenturner/movie/the-world-of-snowboy-crow-episode-2/30917

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:

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/artist-alley-list/

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

Here's the link to the 2012 floor plan: 

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/2012/forms/2012-FLOORPLAN.pdf

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

Cheers