ANewShadeOfBlue
anewshadeofblue.bsky.social
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 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 are you asking me for?
January 7, 2026 at 4:57 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.
January 6, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Happy Halloween, everyone! Here's my contribution. We had this lucky encounter in Pasadena.
November 1, 2025 at 1:51 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!
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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
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'm on my way.
October 23, 2025 at 1:50 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
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I'm slowly figuring the Moth out. Certain features keep reappearing.
October 11, 2025 at 2:31 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.
October 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I'm working on a super hero design. He's called The Mythic Moth.
October 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I'm adding this demo to my portfolio site in preparation for the Light Box Animation Expo.

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 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
Once There Was Darkness: Sun - Rig Demo
YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue
youtu.be
August 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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
Gary Rodgers- Animation Reel 2025
YouTube video by ANewShadeOfBlue
youtu.be
August 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A few highlights from the Outer Banks.
August 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Alright, I missed yesterday's drawing post, but in my defense...

I'm on vacation.
August 16, 2025 at 1:57 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?...
Homestuck the Animated Pilot Trailer
YouTube video by Vivziepop
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
5. I'll be honest... I was half asleep with these.
August 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
4. I'm working on my teeth issues.
August 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
3. I can't draw teeth.
August 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
2. This one is just bad. I need to figure out teeth.
August 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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
12. I wanted to try something more expressive.
August 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM