ANewShadeOfBlue
@anewshadeofblue.bsky.social
I'm an animator out of North Carolina. I love cartoons, comics, books, and movies. My taste favors the fantastical.
I'm trying to remember a certain art style. Also, do you think I should start giving these creatures names?
January 9, 2026 at 5:31 AM
I'm trying to remember a certain art style. Also, do you think I should start giving these creatures names?
I don't know what I'll end up making when I sit down to draw.
January 8, 2026 at 5:38 AM
I don't know what I'll end up making when I sit down to draw.
I don't know. What are you asking me for?
January 7, 2026 at 4:57 AM
I don't know. What are you asking me for?
Wow, it's been a while since I last posted. Well, good time to start up again. Happy New Year, everyone. We'll see if I may have another tomorrow.
January 6, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Wow, it's been a while since I last posted. Well, good time to start up again. Happy New Year, everyone. We'll see if I may have another tomorrow.
Happy Halloween, everyone! Here's my contribution. We had this lucky encounter in Pasadena.
November 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Happy Halloween, everyone! Here's my contribution. We had this lucky encounter in Pasadena.
Well, my adventure has come to an end. I worried I'd be disappointed afterwards. There's definitely things I'll do differently if I make it back, but I'm proud of myself. I stepped way out of my comfort zone, traveled across the country, just to talk to my fellow artist. Chasing my dreams. I did it!
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Well, my adventure has come to an end. I worried I'd be disappointed afterwards. There's definitely things I'll do differently if I make it back, but I'm proud of myself. I stepped way out of my comfort zone, traveled across the country, just to talk to my fellow artist. Chasing my dreams. I did it!
It was a cloudy day, but a productive one. According to the panels I went to I'm doing a lot of things right. I even walked into a free milk tea. We ended the day with a showing of Animation Award Winning Shorts. My favorite was "When I Retire."
October 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It was a cloudy day, but a productive one. According to the panels I went to I'm doing a lot of things right. I even walked into a free milk tea. We ended the day with a showing of Animation Award Winning Shorts. My favorite was "When I Retire."
I made it! The last couple of days have been awesome. Lightbox is a lot to take in, but my sister has been helping me stay focused on my goals. I'm already out of business cards.
October 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I made it! The last couple of days have been awesome. Lightbox is a lot to take in, but my sister has been helping me stay focused on my goals. I'm already out of business cards.
I'm on my way.
October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I'm on my way.
It's finally time. I've been working towards this event for over a year. I doubt I'll secure a job, but I want to get my name out there. Wish me luck.
Goals
- Hand out most of my business cards
- Talk to recruiters and studios at their booths
- Commune with fellow artists at and outside of the Expo
Goals
- Hand out most of my business cards
- Talk to recruiters and studios at their booths
- Commune with fellow artists at and outside of the Expo
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It's finally time. I've been working towards this event for over a year. I doubt I'll secure a job, but I want to get my name out there. Wish me luck.
Goals
- Hand out most of my business cards
- Talk to recruiters and studios at their booths
- Commune with fellow artists at and outside of the Expo
Goals
- Hand out most of my business cards
- Talk to recruiters and studios at their booths
- Commune with fellow artists at and outside of the Expo
I'm slowly figuring the Moth out. Certain features keep reappearing.
October 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I'm slowly figuring the Moth out. Certain features keep reappearing.
I'm struggling with my super hero's four arms. It would be easier to just drop the number down to two, but it makes him stand out.
October 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I'm struggling with my super hero's four arms. It would be easier to just drop the number down to two, but it makes him stand out.
I'm working on a super hero design. He's called The Mythic Moth.
October 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I'm working on a super hero design. He's called The Mythic Moth.
I'm adding this demo to my portfolio site in preparation for the Light Box Animation Expo.
youtu.be/CyHkVATgo70
youtu.be/CyHkVATgo70
Once There Was Darkness: Moon - Rig Demo
YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue
youtu.be
August 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I'm adding this demo to my portfolio site in preparation for the Light Box Animation Expo.
youtu.be/CyHkVATgo70
youtu.be/CyHkVATgo70
I'm still getting ready for the Lightbox Expo. Here's a rigging demo for Sun, a character from my animated short, Once There Was Darkness. It was made in Animate CC.
youtu.be/44tGyGtjbj0
youtu.be/44tGyGtjbj0
Once There Was Darkness: Sun - Rig Demo
YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue
youtu.be
August 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I'm still getting ready for the Lightbox Expo. Here's a rigging demo for Sun, a character from my animated short, Once There Was Darkness. It was made in Animate CC.
youtu.be/44tGyGtjbj0
youtu.be/44tGyGtjbj0
The Lightbox Animation Expo is happening in October. I'm updating and improving my portfolio as best I can before then. Here's my new animation Reel.
youtu.be/V9nK-VxWceQ
youtu.be/V9nK-VxWceQ
Gary Rodgers- Animation Reel 2025
YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue
youtu.be
August 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Lightbox Animation Expo is happening in October. I'm updating and improving my portfolio as best I can before then. Here's my new animation Reel.
youtu.be/V9nK-VxWceQ
youtu.be/V9nK-VxWceQ
A few highlights from the Outer Banks.
August 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A few highlights from the Outer Banks.
Alright, I missed yesterday's drawing post, but in my defense...
I'm on vacation.
I'm on vacation.
August 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Alright, I missed yesterday's drawing post, but in my defense...
I'm on vacation.
I'm on vacation.
So a few months ago I got into a series called Homestuck. Check out what a friend sent me the other day. How's that for timing? youtu.be/Yl5x8jpiOsg?...
Homestuck the Animated Pilot Trailer
YouTube video by Vivziepop
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
So a few months ago I got into a series called Homestuck. Check out what a friend sent me the other day. How's that for timing? youtu.be/Yl5x8jpiOsg?...
5. I'll be honest... I was half asleep with these.
August 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
5. I'll be honest... I was half asleep with these.
4. I'm working on my teeth issues.
August 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
4. I'm working on my teeth issues.
3. I can't draw teeth.
August 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
3. I can't draw teeth.
2. This one is just bad. I need to figure out teeth.
August 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
2. This one is just bad. I need to figure out teeth.
1. Okay, I missed my first day. Time to restart the count. This one's a bit more of a caricature.
August 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
1. Okay, I missed my first day. Time to restart the count. This one's a bit more of a caricature.
12. I wanted to try something more expressive.
August 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
12. I wanted to try something more expressive.