VillainQuest
Created a contest to promote Theartofevolution.com and taught kids about cartooning
Theartofevolution.com (now-defunct) cartoon portal needed promotion, so I suggested a contest, partnered with Swift3D and Borders for prizes, found judges, and contacted bands for free mp3s. I used my characters Bubblegum and his 500 ton bear Chew-Chew to challenge visitors to Design a Villain. I wrote lesson plans and pursued the channels for distribution to all Austin middle school art classes. Students learned character design, multiple perspective drawing, and backstory. Over 900 entries were received. Judges were the creators of Super-Hero Happy Hour: Dan Taylor and Chris Fason. All participants received a sketch books from Borders Bookstores. Music with permission from Man or Astroman? Cartoon created with Flash and Swift 3D.
Designed logo for VQ
Concept sketches for VQ: cartoon.
Character expressions used with lesson plans.
Local Austin Artist contributed sample villains to get the students started: John Rubio's villain Jigoku. Assignment was provide a side, front, and top view.
Poster containing some of the 800 apllicants villain. 101X Radio Austin announced the winners.
AISD studenets uploading and voting for their villains.
