Commentary &Illustration 07 Jan 2006 08:17 am
Oscar films & Daumier
Today there’s scheduled the longish screenings in NYC for Academy voters to vote on short films. Since New Yorkers were allowed – for the first time – to cast a say in the initial votings, to help select the short list of animation films, those films aren’t returning for another screening. I would have liked to have seen the animated films again before voting, but I’ll settle for what I can.
4 hours of live action shorts. I usually enjoy these films, and I look forward to the screening. I also look forward to seeing how many animators return to view only the live action films. It’ll make for an interesting day.
I’ve been a fan of Daumier’s work most of my life. The paintings have particularly influenced my work. There isn’t a lot of time for writing today, so . . . a Daumier etching.
The caption reads: “O Moon, Inspire Me . . . .”
