S-aas Episode 5: Trent Anderson

Super Awesome Artist Show is back!

It took a break following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Being sad and letting sadness rule my life had lasted for a while. Frankly, I just couldn't focus on anything at all.
But other artists were beginning to get together and organize charities in their efforts to help Japan. I was touched and impressed. I still feel useless in trying to do my part. I don't really know what my part is and what I can do. I feel too small to do anything to be honest.
Talking to my mom and listening to her talk about the aftershocks and blackouts, I thought the least I can do now is to not stop living. I need to keep moving forward and doing things, things I can tell my family about. I just simply want to make them happy and proud.

Anyway, that is why Super Awesome Artist Show must stay on!
It's not just for my family though. I must not forget its mission: Unite the world through art. My hope is to support the creative communities and to help keep spirits up, my way.



http://superawesomeartistshow.blogspot.com/2011/04/episode-5-trent-anderson.html

I know Trent as a very hardworking guy with passion for music. He is sincere and honest. I knew interviewing him would be a great experience for me.
I don't know much about music, especially glam rock. I was afraid to ask stupid questions but I decided to keep the questions simple anyway because S-aas is not a music blog, it's a blog about creative people.
I was inspired by his words on "being who you are" and "do what comes from your heart". My usual dilemma as an artist is being stuck between "doing my thing" and "entertaining others". I question and second-guess myself a lot trying to find my place. I'm extra curious to know how other people think and feel about this.
I also like the way Trent refers to his wife as "Wife" and his daughter as "Daughter". I love it when someone's personality shines through his or her writing. I enjoy recognizing the uniqueness in people I come across. It's awesome!
I should also note that Trent was the fastest person in responding. I sent him the interview questions at night and he sent his answers back next morning. Crazy fast!!! He's like the busiest person I know and I didn't expect that.
Thank you, Trent!

I'm excited about next interview already!

S-aas Episode 2: Hidemitsu Masui

The 2nd episode of Super Awesome Artist Show is up!
Check it out!

A super talented artist from Japan, Hidemitsu Masui is the guest.
I don't want to emphasize this, but this guy works at a McDonald's. Can you believe it? With that much talent...(o_o)

I want a lot of creative individuals to read this interview.

More super awesome artists to come in 2011, I promise. Stay tuned.

http://superawesomeartistshow.blogspot.com/

flipbook.in

This caught my attention this morning.
It is a web site called flipbook.in. You can make your own simple flipbook on the fly. When you feel like doodling, you get on here and animate.

Probably not good enough for my pro animator friends, like Danny and George. It may even offend them.
But I think it's fun, and I would like to try it out, say, during the lunch time today.

The engineer who created this tool says he wants flipbook.in to be the biggest flipbook site on the entire internet. I like to see fun tools like this to be popular all around the world. Right now the default screen is in Japanese, but you do have the option to choose English, and they say it will be in Chinese as well. I did try to switch to English, but it was not successful. Not sure if it is still under construction. I can understand it is work in progress, considering the fact that it was created in a week!!!