It's a new year, so it is time for a new homepage layout. I had my old layout up for over three years and I figured it was time to spruce things up a bit. Feel free to stop by and check it out www.christopherdesantis.com
It's a new year, so it is time for a new homepage layout. I had my old layout up for over three years and I figured it was time to spruce things up a bit. Feel free to stop by and check it out www.christopherdesantis.com
Here's a fun look into a short film I was working on which I’ve decided to bench for the time being and maybe return to one day. It was called ART THEORY and the idea behind it was to be a counterpoint to all the other over the top CG shorts that people were creating. I thought it might be interesting to try and create an almost Woody Allen approach to the CG short. Very few shots, all lockdowns and let the dialogue drive the piece versus physical gags. The idea was to have two grad students wandering a modern art museum discussing the works.
Written and Directed by Christopher Desantis
Voices by Dan Thron and Laurie Thron
Computer Animation by Giant Plastic Robots Animation Corp.
I like to take long walks and explore new and interesting places. One day back in the early 2000’s I was on a walkabout in Los Angeles when I started to notice all the weird little details hidden all over the city. I found myself strangely interested in the little sticker and paper graffiti art that were hidden on the back of streetlights or under an overpass. It sort of became a fun treasure hunt for me. I ignored the stickers of self promotion (people trying to hype a dot com and like) and was much more interested in the anonymous illustration or idea someone would post. I’ve been taking photos of this art for a long time now and I thought I would share a few instead of just letting them collect dust on my hard drive.
(HINT :: click on the bigger window to see more detail. Posterous doesn't seem to like landscape images)
Shot on the iPhone4 and made with the Pixlromatic app.
Here's what I seem to carry around in my bag on average:
Sunglasses :: Watch :: iPhone :: Business Cards :: Bluetooth Earpiece :: USB Stick :: Super Bouncy Ball (There's a lot of hurry up and wait in the film business, and there's usually a nearby wall) :: Small Moleskin and Pen :: Deck of Playing Cards :: Digital Camera :: A Paperback Book (Today's just happened to be The Phantom Tollbooth) :: Compact Flash Cards :: iPad (disguised as a large Moleskine sketchpad) :: iPad Stylus :: Holga Camera :: A few rolls of 120 Film
Check out the slideshow below from Jason Travis' flickr page with a TON more Personas...
I've been thinking a lot about my own work lately, seeking out inspiration and ideas from all types of sources from photography and books to paintings and even old nature documentaries. Which led me once again to thinking about my favorite contemporary painter, Walton Ford. I don't know who out there follows the art world, but Walton is definitely one of my all time favorites. I think some of his appeal to me springs from his naturalist / Audubon society subject matter and the way he is able to string his own distinct narrative through his work which at first glance the viewer may not pick up on, but might realize on future viewings or on a subliminal level.
Anywho... if you're not familiar with his work there is an awesome tome put out by Taschen you can order online. I've never gotten to see any of his paintings first hand, but I hope to one day.
Here's a few super short youtube films about his work if you're interested.
Having some fun with my Hipstamatic iPhone app and a paint effects filter.
Just some quick snaps from walking around San Francisco.
(Makes me feel like I'm Duane Keiser.)
Shot on the iPhone4 and made with the Hipstamatic app.
iPhotographed while on location in San Francisco.
Shot on the iPhone4 and made with the Hipstamatic app.
canon digital slr . los angeles . ca . 2011
I recently had the pleasure of meeting a globe trotting adventurer from Down Under here on walkabout for a few months. She made a real impression on me. Definitely need to visit Melbourne sometime.
Model: Michelle Soo - Melbourne Australia
canon digital slr . los angeles . ca . 2010
