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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work

@grandpabento.bsky.social

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🚂 BG Design | Illustration | BG Paint 🚋 No AI Follow me on IG @grandpabento Email: [email protected] Portfolio: btomimatsu.com Links: https://linktr.ee/grandpabento

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jan 14

Happy #PortfolioDay Everyone!

My name is Ben and I am an LA Based Background Artist and Illustrator!

I am #openforwork and always on the lookout for my next adventure!

📧: [email protected]
🌐: btomimatsu.com

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 18d

Ahhh congrats!

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Matt Aytch Taylor @matthtaylor.com · Sep 16

I've drawn the Titanic a hilarious amount of times since 1997

A small sample of drawings, on lines paper and sketch paper and newspaper and watercolor paper, drawing after drawing after drawing of the Titanic - some of my earliest drawings from 1997 and 1998 - This is just a handful of the dozens that my dad found and sent to me back in 2020.

A drawing of Thomas Andrews jr (right) and J. Bruce Ismay (left) walking in front of the Titanic in her slip at Harland & Wolff, the art is in graytones with a smattering of blue sky at the top.

A splash page from my defunct webcomic, "Admiral" depicting the Titanic sinking, going down by the head, a few lifeboats are already in the water. A distress rocket bursts above the wreck, illuminating the area slightly.

The only distinction between sea and sky are stars.

Titanic in Cobh (formerly Queenstown) harbor, 1912. The stern of the ship overshadows a tender ship by it's stern. Smoke billows from another, hidden tender at Titanic's bow. The sky is cloudy and the ocean is a cool blue gray.

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Urbanize LA @urbanizela.bsky.social · Sep 16

A groundbreaking could occur as early as 2027

Metro releases final EIR for C Line extension to Torrance

Metro has released its final environmental impact report for the planned extension of the C Line from Redondo Beach to Torrance, once again affirming a "hybrid" alternative as the preferred option.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Sep 6

Worst part is they pretended to stop and just drive away

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Sep 6

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what the heck! Bus 19516 just blew right past a crowd of passengers at Reseda station.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Sep 6

They were, from what I’m playing around with, produced anywhere between 1949 and 1952. That kinda tech was just not in US transit yet. It’s either big key system/PRR pantographs, or smaller versions seen in Cleveland or Boston

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Sep 5

A lil' somethin' from a project that I am cooking up!

Based entirely on the art design of the 1948 Rapid Transit Now study.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Sep 5

And that ain’t even the full story since, according to Pantograph, multiple buses are over 10 min late with many being closer to 30 min late

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Sep 5

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what was the point of NextGen if our buses are still just as unreliable as before

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Sep 4

I FINALLY GOT ONE!!! These are so noice!! 🚇

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Aug 28

a close up of a cat with its tongue out .

ALT: a close up of a cat with its tongue out .

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Aug 28

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social how is there a 20 min lull in G line service at 6 PM??

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Aug 23

From what I remember of this plan, it was to be a 4 track mainline (2-RR, 2 for the PE)

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Aug 1

Just put in my Metro Arts application, wish me luck 😵‍💫

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 22

Lololololol 😂

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 22

I ain’t got the attention span to track all those plot points 😵‍💫

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 19

I am putting together my application for this >:)

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 14

Working on getting my 1937 Pacific Electric map updated to make printing easier so I can finally make a little shop!

If anyone has any recs on where to host it, please give me all the advice, I'll need it 😤

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 13

It’s true, especially in cities and states like ours that needs such a drastic policy shift that currently doesn’t happen

Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 13

WAIT DOOD WHAT??

Im like a ghost, I quietly sweep in, do what I gotta do, then poof 😅

How was the chat? I agree with some tho I do know that a lot of it has to be adjusted for the city

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 12

I fucking hate this. No reason from @metrolosangelesbot.bsky.social on why the nest G line to NoHo is over 20 min late

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jibby (十二) 🔞 @brightlilies.bsky.social · Jul 8

to anyone who's tried to get me into anything, i'm sorry

What you need to understand about recommending a show to me is that no matter how much we both know I'll like it, I can't watch it until the Neurodivergence Department in my brain approves it. I don't know when that will be, and I don't have any more control over it than you do.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · Jul 9

AHHHH Thank you! And its honestly my pleasure! Keep up the good work! :D

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Rachel Kim (Looking for Work) @rachelkimart.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hi it’s #portfolioday!

My name is Rachel, I’m a bg designer in animation currently available for work!
Past experience include King of the Hill (20th TVA), Batman: Caped Crusader (WBA), Titmouse, and MGA.

You can find more of my work here:
www.rachelkimart.com

#bgdesign #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a cute porch full of pumpkin and vines.
www.rachelkimart.com

#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a girl gamer room full of plants and bunny themed items. www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a cottage core themed kitchen. www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Rachel S Kim is: Available for BG Design Work!
www.rachelkimart.com (email for password)
rachelkimart@gmail.com

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Elliott @elliottillustrates.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hello #portfolioday !
I’m Elliott, a BG painter & roto artist
Previously - Lead Roto for a PBS documentary trilogy. Recently - CGMA BG & Layout Mentorship. I'm especially good in a small team where lots of hats are worn by everyone. Also experimenting with StopMotion puppet making & set building =D

Remake of the Double R Diner from Twin Peaks - Winter

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