5 Underrated and Overrated Animated Cartoons

Underrated (Hardly mentioned)

1. Emperor’s New Groove – It’s funny, it’s nice but not many has heard of it
2. The Rescuers – Animation is superb, so is the story yet not many knows this
3. Wreck-It-Ralph – Heartwarming and something different
4. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron – Inspirational; four-legged creatures aren’t easy to animate but this looks beautifully done
5. Balto – Strong animation, motivational story.

Overrated (Seen too much hype and fan stuffs on it)

1. Frozen – Sure, the animation is beautiful but the story isn’t worth the hype (or this is probably due to the singing). The story felt similar to Brave.
2. Rise Of The Guardians – It felt childish, definitely not recommended for adults. Animation and graphics are great. Typically, all other guardians look like weaklings as opposed to Jack.
3. Brave – all over the place and predictable story, cliche main character
4. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed it. I just don’t think it is worth that much attention.
5. Kungfu Panda – Insulting stereotype with an unappealing main character and predictable storyline.

I Will Return With Them (FMA)

I Will Return With Them

WIP: https://ysfaye.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/fullmetal-alchemist-wip/#respond

Aokiji (One Piece)

Aokiji

Aokiji from One Piece. This dude: http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Kuzan

More at: http://photography.ysfaye.com/

Fullmetal Alchemist WIP

FMA WIP

One of my favourite anime, Fullmetal Alchemist.  Have always wanted to draw this but didn’t get to it until now. Find out what is happening here in the finished piece that’s coming soon!

Hercules Speedpaint (1hr 39mins)

Hercules Speedpaint

Speedpaint of Hercules. I miss watching 2D animations by Disney.

Trying out a different kind of painting style for the very first time; done in Photoshop. A comparison of many drawing styles coming up next.

Swan Woman Odette (2 Hours)

Odette Sketch Swan Woman

This is a superhero version of Swan Princess, Odette the Swan Woman. Odette is my favourite princess and I imagined her as some mutant-like heroine with swan wings for hands which also serves as her weapons. She has swan-like armour at her back which prevents attacks from behind. This sketch took 2 hours. I will most likely be posting the coloured version in my portfolio,  ysfaye.com

This sketch also serves as an experiment in testing out my new way of sketching. A bigger resolution will be available at my website too.