I liked the style of this short. The narrator’s voice…the color scheme…it was all beautifully done. :)

From The People’s Republic of Animation:

The Cat Piano: Narrated by Nick Cave. A city of singing cats is preyed upon by a shadowy figure intent on performing a twisted feline symphony.

For more information, check out the Cat Piano Blog.

The Cat Piano from PRA on Vimeo.

(via Cartoon Brew)

 

Manic Street Preachers official site

 

Continuing in my quest to get better at scherenschnitte, I practiced at lot this past week (click the thumbnails to see the full pics):

FrogDeerBunny and MushroomsElephantBicycleLlama and MonkeyWitch and CatFrogFaerieBunny and MushroomsCowboy with FlowerVictoria DiningBicycleTreePandaUnicornsBoy and DogTreeDragonWoman in Frilly DressGypsyDragonWitch and CatFaeriePandaHarry Potter Owl

I screwed up a lot on the smaller details. Need more practice. And man, my hand is sore from all that cutting! :P

The templates I used:

I’m going to start drawing my own soon to practice on too. :)

 

I really can’t wait for this book. Love the trailer:

About Leviathan:

Leviathan by Scott WesterfeldPrince Aleksander, would-be heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battletorn war machine and a loyal crew of men.

Deryn Sharp is a commoner, disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She’s a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered.

With World War I brewing, Alek and Deryn’s paths cross in the most unexpected way…taking them on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure that will change both their lives forever.

On sale: Oct 6

(via Scott Westerfeld)

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