In Lockdown



Nothing will stop us from working on our 5th feature My Father's Dragon.  Credit to the Cartoon Saloon's IT and Management team for doing an amazing job for setting up all 300 plus crew work stations at our homes.  We even appeared on Animation Magazine to show how resilient and dedicated we are to make films for you all to enjoy.  Keep safe and mind yourselves.  Now let me back to work !

https://www.animationmagazine.net/people/covid-19-chronicles-cartoon-saloon-carries-on-with-projects-in-kilkenny/


January Project





I decided to create my very own book shelf /drawing table combo for 2020.  Not only can I store my books in view but I have easier access to my art materials.  Now I have a functional working station.  Let's get creative !

Pigeon Designs




I had so many comments about my previous pigeon designs, I decided to add another one.  Say hello to Sid.  Watch this space for more designs coming soon!

'Song of the Sea' Tokyo, Japan





A very nice warm welcome from the audience at the opening of 'Song of the Sea' 
movie release.



A group photo with Masako Kudo (Child Film) and the gang at Miracle Voice and Yebisu Garden Cinema who were all heavily involved in the release of 'Song of the Sea'.



I have just arrived at Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo  ready for my first 'Song of the Sea' workshop.



A journey's end - The last children's workshop.



A journey's end - The last adults's workshop.



It has been two amazing weeks in Japan.  To finish off my journey before leaving for home, I had the absolute pleasure to meet the legendary director from Studio Ghibli 
Isao Takahata.