The FOOTPRINT - Lil' Org.

In case you haven't noticed, I make animation nearly all the time. I'm actually producing and directing a half-hour film for kids called The Footprint, and it's a comedy about a caveman named Org. Cavemen had a very small eco-footprint back in the day. But poor lil' Org somehow ends up in our modern world and kinda goes bananas with all the stuff he suddenly has access to. Hilarity ensues!

I wanted him to be cute, naive and child-like.

The Footprint is a lot of work so I'm working closely with a good friend, the super talented Alexei Kharitidi. He was nominated for an Oscar in 1996 for his film "Gagarin". Much of The Little Earth Charter was animated by Alexei - he's a treasure!

The Footprint is based on a game I made for kids, with my friend @RosieEmery. So far, I'm funding it all by myself...I like to think that children (and grownups) will laugh and discover a little more about their own footprints. Maybe they'll be inspired to live with a little less stuff...

The storyboard will be done soon. Would you like to see some of it?

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Soaper HERO!

Oh Oatmeal Milk & Honey is my Soaper HERO! I swoon for his simple yet subtle, sweet and stealthy elegance. Not only is he slippery when wet, but his super powers are activated by contact with water! He lathers perfectly and feels oh so gentle and smooth on my skin.

And best of all - virtually no soap scum residue! I'm in love.

Inspired by my friend @DotandLil's fabulous blog post. This is NOT a product review. I did NOT receive any free soap for drawing this. Okay, okay... I did get a plate of homemade candy brittle. But no soap what so ever.

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5000 Follower WINNERS.

I dunno what came over me as I approached 5000th follower yesterday on Twitter...but it went something like this:

Me: 4992...it's getting rather warm in here. Maybe I'll just take off my sweater.....

Me: 4994....too hot, better strip down to my undies!

Me: Yeah! Twitter striptease!

Me: 4996.... there goes my bra!! Woohoo ladeez!

Me: 4998....sliding my bikini briefs down down downy down.....!

Me: AAAAAA! 5003!!! I'M BARENAKED!!!!!!

 Me: I'm drowning...blub blub...

Me: Can someone pass me my robe? *bats eyelashes demurely*

Now some of you may think....wtf??? And to you I say.....well, you can't please everyone. I tell you what though; The Huz thinks this is just great. Ha.

The 5000th follower was @KimRosas Dirty Diaper Laundry! A round of applause for her and by the way, she had no clue what was going on with this contest.

Now for the caption contest. There were 55 entries by 44 different people! All the entries were hilarious, if you want a laugh anytime, just go check them out! It was so hard to choose, I decided on three in the end. I know, it's gonna cost me but you guys deserve it cuz you made me laugh out loud, in real life.

Here's the WINNERS: But first, my disclaimer thingie: Humor is subjective. You might not find these as funny as I do. All decisions are final.

Second runner up is Kim AKA @mentallyinked for her entry "Are you sure this isn't FB? Cuz I think I got poked in the @ss!" Congrats Kim!!

First runner up is Marcelo Alguerno AKA @Kingmar38 for his entry "It's NOT the TWITTER T! Don't come any closer copyright man!" Congrats dude!

And the top winner is mommylisa AKA @mommylisa! She really nailed it with this one:

Congratulations hon! And that's it. I'll get a hold of you all on Twitter and get your sizes.

Special mentions of appreciation go to:
@MeganWrites1 "I hope you aren't drawing any blanks...make yer move!"
@RhondaUSA  "Tweet 'em Cowboy!"
@collinsbat "Are you happy to see me or is that just a little prick I feel? "

That was fun. Shall we do it again some time?

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PICKLE Weasel.

Convo between @ScreenscapeS and @OMGnakie on Twitter

ScreenscapeS: Isn't that a funny word? #PIckleWeasle

OMGnakie: It iis rather funny, yes.

ScreenscapeS: Lets ask @LittleAnimation .... What do you see in your head when you read the word "PickleWeasle"?

Me: Are you kidding me? I see a pickle, with four legs ears and whiskers. You want me to draw it for you?

And that's how inspiration works.

PICKLE Weasel can fly!!!

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A Boy, a Blog and a DOG. - #forDeeds

Sometimes life hands you an opportunity to help someone. When that happens, you should just do it. When Living with Logan blogger Caryn @ihave7monsters asked me to draw something for her friends Bobbie and Jeremy @Dog4Deeds, I said YES!!

This is their son, 3 year old Deeds. He has autism, and is on a quest to get an Autism Service Dog. Deeds is still healing from a serious burn by the way, that's why his little face is all pink.

Bobbie and Jeremy have set up DogforDeeds.com. These dogs are mind-blowingly amazing. They're specially trained to stay close to the child, nuzzle during repetitive behaviours, interrupt and calm meltdowns, and locate missing children with their incredible noses in the case that they should wander off. These are just a few of the realities of raising a child with autism. Little Deeds needs this dog.

I donated this drawing of Deeds and his Sock Monkey bonding with their dog. Picture drinking your coffee from a mug with this on it. Or on a cute toddler  t-shirt. Deed's parents set up a Zazzle shop just so you can!

The family is just under halfway to meeting their funding goal. The good news is that we can help! Go visit Caryn's Very Special Post For Deeds and check out the artwork and the PRIZES. There's a custom t-shirt, and I've donated a few of Little Animation's DVD's for kids. Don't miss this opportunity to help one little boy live a better, safer life.

"JC! What can I do to help out?"

Caryn's got badges and a Linky up so everyone can stay connected. You can blog a version of this post for Deeds, Tweet #forDeeds, Facebook and share this widely!!

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My #BlueTICK.

So I'm looking for interesting people to follow on Twitter, and occasionally I'll see someone with a little blue tick next to their name. Sometimes the person is a celeb, and sometimes it's someone I never heard of. More often the latter as my own ignorance continues to fascinate and astonish....

And I'm like, ooh, what is that blue tick all about...? Of course its Twitter's 'verified account' proving that that person is the real bonafide actual person. And it's really necessary cuz there's a lot of imposters out there who could take advantage of unsuspecting (and possibly also ignorant) folks like me. So the blue tick is a GOOD thing!

But to me....it's more than that. It's a sign of awesomeness. A sign that you're worth following on Twitter. I don't know why, cuz I almost never follow people with little blue ticks (mostly cuz I'm terrified) and there's a TON of tweeps worth following who have no little blue tick. If Twitter gave me a little blue tick I'd be all like "mommy lookit me and my little blue tick!" hopping up and down. There's no way I'll ever get one anyways, cuz no one would ever imposterize* me.....except for me. Ha.
*made-up word

So I've made my own little blue tick. It's sole purpose is to make me feel special. It doesn't have any identity-verification powers whatsoever!

I even made you a badge of the #BlueTICK. If you should suddenly needing reminding that you're special and worthy of following, feel free to grab it and verify yourself!

And I made a TWIBBON too - If you wish, you may stick it on your profile pic on twitter to be #BlueTICK SELF-VERIFIED!
It's FREE.

If Charlie were to verify-himself as awesome and worth following with this #BlueTICK Twibbon, it might look something like this.

UPDATE: There are now over 250 #BlueTICK Twibbon supporters on Twitter and Facebook which is kinda interesting.  Although silly on the surface, it seems to have resonated somehow.

I tried to keep track of everyone by creating a #BlueTICK List on Twitter, so if you're look for self-verified awesome, just follow the list. If your name is missing, just give me a mention and I'll add you.

PS. I drew this post riding on a very fun convo I had with some lovely people on twitter today. You know who you are.
PPS.  I do love my self.

#BlueTICK gear is now available in my Zazzle Shop.


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Shopping LIST.

Uh-oh...

The ZOMBIE Car is on it's last legs. After upgrading the ZOMBIE Fridge to a shiny silver box that looks like a frikkin' space ship, I dunno how we're gonna make this happen.

What's out of reach on your shopping list?

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