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This is 1/2 of my working setup for animation. I normally utilize this @apple MacBook Pro for faster rendering and the @wacom Cintiq for when I want to do more detailed drawings and animations. I have no idea what I’d do with just one at this point 🤦🏾‍♂️…

What is something that is part of your setup that you couldn’t function without?

This is 1/2 of my working setup for animation. I normally utilize this @apple MacBook Pro for faster rendering and the @wacom Cintiq for when I want to do more detailed drawings and animations. I have no idea what I’d do with just one at this point 🤦🏾‍♂️…

What is something that is part of your setup that you couldn’t function without?

Newly minted @nba MVP @shai and the @okcthunder breezed past Antman and the @timberwolves 118-103 to hold home court and go up 2-0 in the West Finals. Shai put up 38 points to lead the way. The series shifts to Minnesota over the weekend for Game 3.

Do you believe Shai and the Thunder will break out the brooms?

Newly minted @nba MVP @shai and the @okcthunder breezed past Antman and the @timberwolves 118-103 to hold home court and go up 2-0 in the West Finals. Shai put up 38 points to lead the way. The series shifts to Minnesota over the weekend for Game 3.

Do you believe Shai and the Thunder will break out the brooms?

Being an 80s baby meant one thing- Saturday mornings were for cartoons! @garfield and friends was my weekly show that I faithfully made time to watch… what was the Saturday morning cartoon that you were watching every week?

Being an 80s baby meant one thing- Saturday mornings were for cartoons! @garfield and friends was my weekly show that I faithfully made time to watch… what was the Saturday morning cartoon that you were watching every week?

It’s a regular practice of mine to ALWAYS check my symbols to make sure I have all of assets I need. That means everything from different mouth phonemes to different eyebrows, different eye positions and hand poses. Having everything checked and ready makes the process go so much smoother.

Do you have some sort of pre-check before you begin a task?

It’s a regular practice of mine to ALWAYS check my symbols to make sure I have all of assets I need. That means everything from different mouth phonemes to different eyebrows, different eye positions and hand poses. Having everything checked and ready makes the process go so much smoother.

Do you have some sort of pre-check before you begin a task?

Last night in Game 1 of the @nba East Finals, @tyresehaliburton channeled the great @reggiemillertnt and helped lead the @pacers to an improbable comeback win over the @nyknicks . I know this just one game, but is New York in trouble after this shocking collapse?

Last night in Game 1 of the @nba East Finals, @tyresehaliburton channeled the great @reggiemillertnt and helped lead the @pacers to an improbable comeback win over the @nyknicks . I know this just one game, but is New York in trouble after this shocking collapse?

Seeing @nba legend @kingjames in Teen Titans Go was fun to see and it left me wondering- could you see LeBron as Batman?

Seeing @nba legend @kingjames in Teen Titans Go was fun to see and it left me wondering- could you see LeBron as Batman?

Rarely will you ever see a really traumatic event happen to the hero in a cartoon, but in the instances when it does occur, man oh man. This scene when Magneto finally decided it was better for the world to go on without Wolverine and literally pulled all of the metal out of his body was probably out of the two most savage scenes I’ve ever seen play out in an animated series. I remember seeing this in the comics and I’m just happy that they did this later in life for me; I’m not sure if pre-teen me would’ve handled this well.

Was this the most traumatic moment you’ve seen in a superhero cartoon series?

Clip courtesy of @spiderbiteparker

Rarely will you ever see a really traumatic event happen to the hero in a cartoon, but in the instances when it does occur, man oh man. This scene when Magneto finally decided it was better for the world to go on without Wolverine and literally pulled all of the metal out of his body was probably out of the two most savage scenes I’ve ever seen play out in an animated series. I remember seeing this in the comics and I’m just happy that they did this later in life for me; I’m not sure if pre-teen me would’ve handled this well.

Was this the most traumatic moment you’ve seen in a superhero cartoon series?

Clip courtesy of @spiderbiteparker

Tonight is the night Knicks fans have waited 25 years for as the @nyknicks make their return to the @nba East Finals where they will face an old foe, the @pacers . Do you think this is the year New York wins it all?

Tonight is the night Knicks fans have waited 25 years for as the @nyknicks make their return to the @nba East Finals where they will face an old foe, the @pacers . Do you think this is the year New York wins it all?

I saw this question from @thenostalgicmillennial_ and thought I’d list my 3 keepers from @nickelodeon … and yeah, there were several there I considered keeping like Doug, Rocko and Ren & Stimpy, but I feel good with my 3. What are your 3?

I saw this question from @thenostalgicmillennial_ and thought I’d list my 3 keepers from @nickelodeon … and yeah, there were several there I considered keeping like Doug, Rocko and Ren & Stimpy, but I feel good with my 3. What are your 3?

A former athlete that bet on himself and won BIG, I’m actually very surprised he hasn’t put out an animated series yet.

Would any of you be interested in an animated series starring @therock?

A former athlete that bet on himself and won BIG, I’m actually very surprised he hasn’t put out an animated series yet.

Would any of you be interested in an animated series starring @therock?

If someone would have told 7 year Aaron that he’d be drawing and creating for a living, I probably wouldn’t have believed it, but here we are. There are few things that can equal the feeling of seeing your creativity in someone’s home or something as simple as someone sharing/reposting something you’ve drawn.

I really hope I’ve made that 7 year old proud 😁

If someone would have told 7 year Aaron that he’d be drawing and creating for a living, I probably wouldn’t have believed it, but here we are. There are few things that can equal the feeling of seeing your creativity in someone’s home or something as simple as someone sharing/reposting something you’ve drawn.

I really hope I’ve made that 7 year old proud 😁

Two of my favorite cartoon characters happen to be this duo. I could literally watch any iteration of @scoobydoo and Shaggy (save for the Velma series).

Which version of Scooby Doo is your favorite?

Two of my favorite cartoon characters happen to be this duo. I could literally watch any iteration of @scoobydoo and Shaggy (save for the Velma series).

Which version of Scooby Doo is your favorite?

One of the most popular characters in tv history didn’t always look the way he does now. How many of you remember Bart from The Tracey Ullman Show days?

One of the most popular characters in tv history didn’t always look the way he does now. How many of you remember Bart from The Tracey Ullman Show days?

Congratulations to @shai and the @okcthunder who vanquished the @nuggets yesterday to advance back to the @nba West Finals, where @theanthonyedwards_ and the @timberwolves are awaiting. The likely NBA MVP put on a show as OKC simply overwhelmed the veteran Nuggets. Game 1 of the West Finals is 2mrw night in OKC. Who do you like in this matchup?

Congratulations to @shai and the @okcthunder who vanquished the @nuggets yesterday to advance back to the @nba West Finals, where @theanthonyedwards_ and the @timberwolves are awaiting. The likely NBA MVP put on a show as OKC simply overwhelmed the veteran Nuggets. Game 1 of the West Finals is 2mrw night in OKC. Who do you like in this matchup?

This may be too soon, but this absolutely makes sense to me. Can anyone else see a little Shannon Sharpe in Johnny Bravo?

This may be too soon, but this absolutely makes sense to me. Can anyone else see a little Shannon Sharpe in Johnny Bravo?

One of the all time greatest cartoons of all time was Thundercats. My question for you is which version was better?

One of the all time greatest cartoons of all time was Thundercats. My question for you is which version was better?

Ideas for my future office setup. Which of these best pop out to you?

Ideas for my future office setup. Which of these best pop out to you?

I really wish I could have been an extra in the studio when they used to do the recording for @miketysonmysteries ; I can only imagine how much fun it probably was to be a part of that series.

Which version of Mike was your favorite- Iron Mike, older Mike or cartoon Mike?

I really wish I could have been an extra in the studio when they used to do the recording for @miketysonmysteries ; I can only imagine how much fun it probably was to be a part of that series.

Which version of Mike was your favorite- Iron Mike, older Mike or cartoon Mike?

There was a time when @laflare1017 had people on radio shook and here’s one case as told by @cthagod . I animated this for @vladtv several years ago, do you remember seeing this?

There was a time when @laflare1017 had people on radio shook and here’s one case as told by @cthagod . I animated this for @vladtv several years ago, do you remember seeing this?

Last night, @jalenbrunson1 and the @nyknicks vanquished the defending champion @celtics to advance to their first @nba East Finals in 26 years. Their reward- @tyresehaliburton and the @pacers.

Who do like to come out of the East?

Last night, @jalenbrunson1 and the @nyknicks vanquished the defending champion @celtics to advance to their first @nba East Finals in 26 years. Their reward- @tyresehaliburton and the @pacers.

Who do like to come out of the East?

Have you ever wondered what some of your favorite cartoon characters must look like as iconic celebrities? Well if so, here’s Trudy Proud from the Proud Family transformed into @badgalriri .

Who should I do next?

Have you ever wondered what some of your favorite cartoon characters must look like as iconic celebrities? Well if so, here’s Trudy Proud from the Proud Family transformed into @badgalriri .

Who should I do next?

This is definitely something I have in common with Bugs, I love a fresh cup of coffee; Idk if I could go through 4 though 😂…

How many cups of coffee do you drink daily?

This is definitely something I have in common with Bugs, I love a fresh cup of coffee; Idk if I could go through 4 though 😂…

How many cups of coffee do you drink daily?

Last night, Nikola Jokic put on another masterclass in the @nba playoffs as the @nuggets defeated the top seeded @okcthunder to force a win or go home Game 7. Who do you like in Game 7?

Last night, Nikola Jokic put on another masterclass in the @nba playoffs as the @nuggets defeated the top seeded @okcthunder to force a win or go home Game 7. Who do you like in Game 7?

Thought I’d put my spin on this trending audio from @snohaalegra , so I decided to illustrate her in hues of mostly grey. For those of you that know who Snoh is, how’d I do?

Thought I’d put my spin on this trending audio from @snohaalegra , so I decided to illustrate her in hues of mostly grey. For those of you that know who Snoh is, how’d I do?

@theanthonyedwards_ and the @timberwolves knocked off the @warriors 121-110 to advance to the West Finals for the second consecutive postseason. Congratulations to the Wolves!

Who do you want to see Ant and the Wolves face on the West Finals?

@theanthonyedwards_ and the @timberwolves knocked off the @warriors 121-110 to advance to the West Finals for the second consecutive postseason. Congratulations to the Wolves!

Who do you want to see Ant and the Wolves face on the West Finals?

As the older people used to say, a mind is a terrible thing to waste 😂… are you more if a dreamer or a realist?

As the older people used to say, a mind is a terrible thing to waste 😂… are you more if a dreamer or a realist?

If you ever wanna see how much self-doubt you may possess, draw a picture 😂… I illustrated a sketch of Chester Cheetah , scanned it into @adobe_animate and digitized it as a fleshed out character. For those of you that say they can’t draw, the first 15 seconds of every illustration, I always have doubts that it’ll turn out good; you just have to keep going 💪🏾

Who remembers the old Chester Cheetah commercials?

If you ever wanna see how much self-doubt you may possess, draw a picture 😂… I illustrated a sketch of Chester Cheetah , scanned it into @adobe_animate and digitized it as a fleshed out character. For those of you that say they can’t draw, the first 15 seconds of every illustration, I always have doubts that it’ll turn out good; you just have to keep going 💪🏾

Who remembers the old Chester Cheetah commercials?

@tyresehaliburton and the @pacers showed that last year was no fluke as they upset the @nba East top seeded @Cavs 114-105 in Game 5 to advance to their second consecutive East Finals. Haliburton proved that he absolutely wasn’t overrated and he and Indiana are a possible step closer to the Finals.

Do you believe Haliburton and the Pacers will advance to the Finals?

@tyresehaliburton and the @pacers showed that last year was no fluke as they upset the @nba East top seeded @Cavs 114-105 in Game 5 to advance to their second consecutive East Finals. Haliburton proved that he absolutely wasn’t overrated and he and Indiana are a possible step closer to the Finals.

Do you believe Haliburton and the Pacers will advance to the Finals?

I realize the timing was absolutely wrong for this, but the reaction of @rza was hilarious. Was @donnellrawlings making that comment too soon or do you think he was simply getting ahead of a possible situation early?

I realize the timing was absolutely wrong for this, but the reaction of @rza was hilarious. Was @donnellrawlings making that comment too soon or do you think he was simply getting ahead of a possible situation early?

Are you more of a fan of baby Tommy or teenage Tommy?

Are you more of a fan of baby Tommy or teenage Tommy?

@nyknicks fans, the wait may be close to ending as the Knicks beat Boston 121-113 last night to push the champs to the brink. @jalenbrunson1 scored 39 pts to help carry the Knicks one step closer to a return to the East Finals.

Game 5 is Wednesday night in Boston.

What do you think happens in Game 5?

@nyknicks fans, the wait may be close to ending as the Knicks beat Boston 121-113 last night to push the champs to the brink. @jalenbrunson1 scored 39 pts to help carry the Knicks one step closer to a return to the East Finals.

Game 5 is Wednesday night in Boston.

What do you think happens in Game 5?

Is it truly a midlife crisis or is it just catching up on lost time?

Is it truly a midlife crisis or is it just catching up on lost time?

While there has been debate about the greatest comeback in @nba history (looking at you @cavs), this is the story of the greatest rebound from adversity and pressure the sports world has ever seen!

Have you ever witnessed a greatest comeback then this?

*Voiceovers courtesy of @donaldthevoice

While there has been debate about the greatest comeback in @nba history (looking at you @cavs), this is the story of the greatest rebound from adversity and pressure the sports world has ever seen!

Have you ever witnessed a greatest comeback then this?

*Voiceovers courtesy of @donaldthevoice

One of the important things about being a successful creative is the ability to pivot. Initially this was supposed to be used as part of a very different illustration (and it may wind up being) but as I was finishing this up, I received a message and it made more sense to be used in this upcoming project. I say all that to say this- always be flexible.

For those of you that are @nba fans, what was the original name of this trophy?

One of the important things about being a successful creative is the ability to pivot. Initially this was supposed to be used as part of a very different illustration (and it may wind up being) but as I was finishing this up, I received a message and it made more sense to be used in this upcoming project. I say all that to say this- always be flexible.

For those of you that are @nba fans, what was the original name of this trophy?

In the spirit of the @nba playoffs, here’s a mashup of one of the game’s greatest winners @jumpman23 .

I have to ask this question- if Mike never retires the first time, do his @chicagobulls beat the @houstonrockets in 94 or 95?

In the spirit of the @nba playoffs, here’s a mashup of one of the game’s greatest winners @jumpman23 .

I have to ask this question- if Mike never retires the first time, do his @chicagobulls beat the @houstonrockets in 94 or 95?

In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s an illustration reveal of one of the most impactful mothers in @dragonballsuper , Bulma! Were you more of a Bulma fan before or after Trunks came along?

In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s an illustration reveal of one of the most impactful mothers in @dragonballsuper , Bulma! Were you more of a Bulma fan before or after Trunks came along?

Shoutout to all the moms who made sure we ate, slept, stayed alive—and still had the nerve to say ‘because I said so!’ Happy Mother’s Day to the real MVPs!

Thank you for encouraging and believing in me Mom 🥰

Shoutout to all the moms who made sure we ate, slept, stayed alive—and still had the nerve to say ‘because I said so!’ Happy Mother’s Day to the real MVPs!

Thank you for encouraging and believing in me Mom 🥰

This was a pretty fun transformation illustration. Who should I do next?

This was a pretty fun transformation illustration. Who should I do next?

@aarongordon had another strong performance as the @nuggets knocked off the @okcthunder in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in their second round series. Game 4 is tomorrow.

Who do you like in Game 4?

@aarongordon had another strong performance as the @nuggets knocked off the @okcthunder in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in their second round series. Game 4 is tomorrow.

Who do you like in Game 4?

Have you ever wondered how characters move in digital 2D cartoons? Often, the answer is that the characters are rigged by joints that allow for movement. Think of it this way; various parts of the characters that move are like bones and those parts bend and move.

While this isn’t the easiest thing to learn, once you do learn it, animation gets a lot more fun 😁… do you agree?

Have you ever wondered how characters move in digital 2D cartoons? Often, the answer is that the characters are rigged by joints that allow for movement. Think of it this way; various parts of the characters that move are like bones and those parts bend and move.

While this isn’t the easiest thing to learn, once you do learn it, animation gets a lot more fun 😁… do you agree?

One of the most important parts of animation is the lip syncing, because if it’s not done correctly it can throw out the entire cartoon (* it’s also the reason why animators or producers will ask for the finished audio before any lip syncing begins). Lip syncing is the process of matching up the 12 different mouth phonemes up to give the illusion of talking. This is not for the weak as there is a bit of listening and scrubbing of the audio to break down the words being spoken. Here’s a brief video that shows all 12 phonemes. The next time you watch a cartoon, pay attention to the characters and see if you can tell which phonemes are being used.

Have you ever attempt to do any lip syncing?

One of the most important parts of animation is the lip syncing, because if it’s not done correctly it can throw out the entire cartoon (* it’s also the reason why animators or producers will ask for the finished audio before any lip syncing begins). Lip syncing is the process of matching up the 12 different mouth phonemes up to give the illusion of talking. This is not for the weak as there is a bit of listening and scrubbing of the audio to break down the words being spoken. Here’s a brief video that shows all 12 phonemes. The next time you watch a cartoon, pay attention to the characters and see if you can tell which phonemes are being used.

Have you ever attempt to do any lip syncing?

For those of you that follow the @wnba, do you think @aja22wilson will capture mvp number 4 this season?

For those of you that follow the @wnba, do you think @aja22wilson will capture mvp number 4 this season?

@thechrisdo said it perfectly… if the point of working for yourself is freedom and creating the life you want for yourself and your family, it really doesn’t make sense to give your gifts away for next to nothing…besides, why would you want to work for free?

@thechrisdo said it perfectly… if the point of working for yourself is freedom and creating the life you want for yourself and your family, it really doesn’t make sense to give your gifts away for next to nothing…besides, why would you want to work for free?

Here’s a illustration reveal of Son Goku from the original Dragon Ball series to Dragon Super. Which version of Goku is your favorite?

Here’s a illustration reveal of Son Goku from the original Dragon Ball series to Dragon Super. Which version of Goku is your favorite?

Ok, let’s attempt to settle this debate some… all 3 of these guys were arguably the best in the @nba at one point, but WHO was the greatest scorer, the greatest player and had the greatest career? The catch with this question is each player can only be chosen to the the greatest of one category.

Let me know who you would say is the best at what in the comments.

Ok, let’s attempt to settle this debate some… all 3 of these guys were arguably the best in the @nba at one point, but WHO was the greatest scorer, the greatest player and had the greatest career? The catch with this question is each player can only be chosen to the the greatest of one category.

Let me know who you would say is the best at what in the comments.

One of the common questions I get asked is how do I turn my character into animated moving characters and the answer is by digitally recreating them. I take the character and literally will redraw by section (Head, arm, torso, hand, leg,etc.) and then convert each movable part into a symbol, that will later be used for various types of movement. This is just the face; if you want to see more, comment animate below.

I recreated this character in @adobe_animate and I’m using a @wacom Cintiq.

One of the common questions I get asked is how do I turn my character into animated moving characters and the answer is by digitally recreating them. I take the character and literally will redraw by section (Head, arm, torso, hand, leg,etc.) and then convert each movable part into a symbol, that will later be used for various types of movement. This is just the face; if you want to see more, comment animate below.

I recreated this character in @adobe_animate and I’m using a @wacom Cintiq.

Here’s an illustration reveal of the brains behind Mystery Inc. and her alter ego…Which version of Velma are you rocking with?

Here’s an illustration reveal of the brains behind Mystery Inc. and her alter ego…Which version of Velma are you rocking with?

@buddylove stepped up when @stephencurry30 exited early with an injury and the @warriors stole home court advantage with a 99-88 win over the @timberwolves in their @nba 2nd Round series. Buddy led all scorers with 24 pts. Game 2 is 2mrw night.

Do you think Golden State can knock off Minnesota and take this series?

@buddylove stepped up when @stephencurry30 exited early with an injury and the @warriors stole home court advantage with a 99-88 win over the @timberwolves in their @nba 2nd Round series. Buddy led all scorers with 24 pts. Game 2 is 2mrw night.

Do you think Golden State can knock off Minnesota and take this series?

From the traditional Joker to the iconic Joker. Probably one of my most fun character reveals to illustrate.

What version of the Joker is your favorite, either cartoon or in live action?

From the traditional Joker to the iconic Joker. Probably one of my most fun character reveals to illustrate.

What version of the Joker is your favorite, either cartoon or in live action?

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