I recently did an interview with Drew of BthroughZ, and whaddya know! It's just been posted: http://bthroughz.com/june09/index.html
Casilda's Hat Contest has drawn to a close at last. The entries have been sent to the judges who are busy reading each every one and picking their favorites as I speak (well, maybe not right this very second. They could very well be taking a shower or peeling onions or something). Results should (hopefully!) be posted some time within the next couple of weeks. I won't give you any hints as to who's ahead so far, but I can honestly say that they were all just wonderful and wonderfully creepy to boot! It's obvious that a lot of work went into these. Good work, all of you! This decision will not be easy.
Oh, and look at this! Kim in OK has sent a photo of her Emmeline tattoo, which was done by Brooke Cooke in Conway, AR:
She plans to add the Neighbor Boy soon. I can't wait to see it!
At this rate, I wonder if I'll ever catch up on my inbox, but I suppose I have time to answer one question:
Hey! I love ur videos, yet the creepy part about them is the lingering question, What if that really did happen? Or already did? -C Read the rest of this entry »
Howdy, everypeople. I'm in the middle of drawing some illustrations for some something-or-other, but I wanted to remind you all not to forget Casilda's Hat Contest! I've already received a couple of entries, and they're pretty impressive. You just might have to flex your writing muscles on this one (by the way, I really hate that phrase. Don't make me say it again*). Oh, and speaking of Casilda's hat: No, you can't buy it! I've had a few joking offers but also a couple of serious, not-joking-at-all offers to pay for it and while the offer is lovely, there is only one way to get this hat. You know how.
There's a new crop of fan art on the site! All of it's great, so DO take a glance, especially at this one:
Ashley in Alaska got that in California, which reminds of this one from Chanelle:
Who else has a Skary tatto0? Send pictures!
That's all for now. I've fallen a little behind on my email, but I promise to answer a few more soon!
*I mean, really, what and where is the "writing muscle," anyway? Is it anywhere near the appendix? Because nobody likes the appendix. It smells funny, and it hogs the tetherball pole.
The infamous Casilda hat is complete, teeth and all. Are you its rightful owner? Prove it by telling us the origin of its trophy teeth, and the hat could be yours.
What to do:
Casilda's hat bears three bloodied human teeth as sinister trophies. But whose teeth were they? What terrible thing did Casilda do to acquire them... or was it even Casilda's doing? This is your task - write a short story that answers these questions. If you need a refresher on the original tale, watch the video for El Despertar here.
You win:
A real-life hat just like Casilda's, hand-decorated by yours truly with teeth sculpted from polymer clay and painted with acrylics, bound together by red suede. The hat is sized small-to-medium but is still pretty large and should fit most heads if the winner wishes to wear it. It will be delivered by mail in a lovely scarlet hat box and comes with a signed card.
Rules:
- Your story must be between 700-1000 words long
- Must be written by you and you alone!
- MUST mention Casilda's hat, the teeth and obviously Casilda. You may also use any other character from El Despertar - or any other Skary character - or invent your own.
- Have fun with it!
- Anyone from any country may enter, but the story must be in English (getting help with translations is fine)
- When your story is finished, post it to your own blog, Facebook profile (must be public, though!), site or wherever you want*, preferably with a link back to skary.net.
- Send us a link to your entry. You can use the contact form, send a direct message or reply via twitter @katytowell, or leave a comment at Facebook
- You may enter as many times as you like, but the winning entry will be based on quality, not quantity.
- The winner will be chosen within two weeks after the deadline and announced on skary.net, at which time said winner will be contacted for a mailing address.
- Some legal stuff: by entering, you acknowledge that your story may be posted to any Childrin R Skary site at any time. Childrin R Skary, Skary, Casilda, the hat and teeth you're writing about and El Despertar all belong to Katy Towell, so don't do anything silly with your story like turn it into a major motion picture and make millions without so much as a by-your-leave. Also, you can't return your hat if you win it and don't like it, and no, you can't have the monetary equivalent. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, they say.
New Deadline: 11:59 PM Pacific, June 24th, 2009. Don't be late!
*If you want to, you can even video yourself reading your story and post it to YouTube. That won't give you any advantage, but it would be pretty cool. If you do this, please post a written version somewhere else, though.
Photos of the prize (there's only one, you know):
Hey and hello! I hope everyone had a happy Memorial Day weekend, even if you're not American. I spent mine writing, animating, and attending a barbecue where a horrible, terrible, awful children's version of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack was played. (Where can I get a copy for myself?)
The upcoming cartoon is still underway and could take some time even though it's short, as I have other projects to work on. I'm not going to tell you when to expect it, but I guess I can tell you what it's about now that I'm sure I'm not going to change my mind. The working title (likely to be changed) is Masterpieces Explained. Sounds boring, I know, but it's the real story behind a very famous painting. (No, it isn't The Scream, and it's nothing by Dali). You all think you know the story behind this one, but I'm telling you now: you're wrong. Anyway, that's all I'm saying. You'll find out more soon.
Oh, a couple of notes... have you noticed there's a Facebook quiz now? Also, there's an easier way to send fan art.
All righty. Time to answer some emails. Read the rest of this entry »
For old time's sake: this was never a Childrin R Skary cartoon; just a side project. But enough folks have asked me where it is that I've decided to post it here as well.
Story, art, animation and narration: Katy Towell
Back by request: the very first Childrin R Skary cartoon I ever made. No, it isn't very good. It requires more interpretative skills than it probably should. But it was the first, and by Jove, it wasn't the last.
Happy Sunday evening, everybody. I hope you're sitting at your desk with a cup of black tea, your computer, and some Billie Holiday. But if you're not, that's all right. I'll carry the responsibility this time. (But next time....)
As you know, I recently relaunched skary.net! There's new art on the way, a very short animation in the works, and I'm in the middle of a couple of writing projects as well. That doesn't mean I've neglected my inbox, of course. Without further delay, here are a few of the questions I've gotten over the past week: Read the rest of this entry »
Hello and howdy and greetings and what-have-you. I've finally relaunched skary.net! "Yes, I can see that," you say, "but what about new stuff?" All in good time, my friend!
I'm currently hard at work on a new bunch of illustrations featuring older Childrin. No immediate plans for new animations, but when I have the time, you shall be the first to know.
I'm also working on a picture book based on When Genevieve Ruled the World as well as a Childrin R Skary children's novel that is completely new and different from anything you've seen heretofore. But in the mean time, there will be illustrations and blog posts and Twitterings and Facebookings and everything else. So, do come back. There very well may be something new the next time you're here.
The conclusion of Ida's tragic tale. (Part 1)
Story & Art: Katy Towell
Narration: Tim Jones
Music: Kevin MacLeod with the opening theme performed by the RFCM Symphony Orchestra - Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals - Aquarium"
