Em Void
@coherentvoid.bsky.social
Artist, scientist, wanderer. Grasping at dreams I refuse to abandon.
Blindly pursuing classical animation without much in the way of rigid instruction or guidance. Sooner or later, it's all going to work out.
Blindly pursuing classical animation without much in the way of rigid instruction or guidance. Sooner or later, it's all going to work out.
Not sure why, but I decided to do a little Metroid animation today. Calling it at bedtime, but I wanted to put some little trailing ice dust falling from the beam.
I dunno, I like it.
#animation #art
I dunno, I like it.
#animation #art
December 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Not sure why, but I decided to do a little Metroid animation today. Calling it at bedtime, but I wanted to put some little trailing ice dust falling from the beam.
I dunno, I like it.
#animation #art
I dunno, I like it.
#animation #art
Some preliminary sketches as I design my protagonist.
I'm launching into concept art and development for a 5 minute cartoon short I plan to make in 2026.
Would anyone be interested in seeing me fumble through the process and learn through mistakes? Or maybe I keep the process to myself?
I'm launching into concept art and development for a 5 minute cartoon short I plan to make in 2026.
Would anyone be interested in seeing me fumble through the process and learn through mistakes? Or maybe I keep the process to myself?
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Some preliminary sketches as I design my protagonist.
I'm launching into concept art and development for a 5 minute cartoon short I plan to make in 2026.
Would anyone be interested in seeing me fumble through the process and learn through mistakes? Or maybe I keep the process to myself?
I'm launching into concept art and development for a 5 minute cartoon short I plan to make in 2026.
Would anyone be interested in seeing me fumble through the process and learn through mistakes? Or maybe I keep the process to myself?
Today's animation practice. Water effects, droplets, and a bubble.
Maybe a little dim for posting, but I'm too tired to fix it.
Still, overall happy with the result.
#art #animation
Maybe a little dim for posting, but I'm too tired to fix it.
Still, overall happy with the result.
#art #animation
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Today's animation practice. Water effects, droplets, and a bubble.
Maybe a little dim for posting, but I'm too tired to fix it.
Still, overall happy with the result.
#art #animation
Maybe a little dim for posting, but I'm too tired to fix it.
Still, overall happy with the result.
#art #animation
My "finished" shot from #animation bootcamp with Aaron Blaise.
This assignment took me out of my comfort zone but I learned a lot struggling through it.
I'm excited for my next project now.
This assignment took me out of my comfort zone but I learned a lot struggling through it.
I'm excited for my next project now.
November 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
My "finished" shot from #animation bootcamp with Aaron Blaise.
This assignment took me out of my comfort zone but I learned a lot struggling through it.
I'm excited for my next project now.
This assignment took me out of my comfort zone but I learned a lot struggling through it.
I'm excited for my next project now.
I didn't realize how dark the Twilight Princess manga goes in issue 1.
I need to brush up on my Japanese study.
I need to brush up on my Japanese study.
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I didn't realize how dark the Twilight Princess manga goes in issue 1.
I need to brush up on my Japanese study.
I need to brush up on my Japanese study.
Early Caturday. Comfy kitten.
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Early Caturday. Comfy kitten.
All the cat toys and the only thing kitty wants is to carry his ikea bee around everywhere.
I seriously find this bee all over the place.
I seriously find this bee all over the place.
October 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
All the cat toys and the only thing kitty wants is to carry his ikea bee around everywhere.
I seriously find this bee all over the place.
I seriously find this bee all over the place.
WIP still mid-painting.
Low-poly Deku Link mask is actually starting to look kinda cool.
I was skeptical about the low-poly look, but the facets have a pretty cool look in real life.
Low-poly Deku Link mask is actually starting to look kinda cool.
I was skeptical about the low-poly look, but the facets have a pretty cool look in real life.
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
WIP still mid-painting.
Low-poly Deku Link mask is actually starting to look kinda cool.
I was skeptical about the low-poly look, but the facets have a pretty cool look in real life.
Low-poly Deku Link mask is actually starting to look kinda cool.
I was skeptical about the low-poly look, but the facets have a pretty cool look in real life.
Testing some early sketches for tonight's animation practice. I need to work on the design a little.
October 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Testing some early sketches for tonight's animation practice. I need to work on the design a little.
More daily animation practice despite a busy day.
30 minutes is not enough time for this. I need to give myself more practice time.
30 minutes is not enough time for this. I need to give myself more practice time.
October 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
More daily animation practice despite a busy day.
30 minutes is not enough time for this. I need to give myself more practice time.
30 minutes is not enough time for this. I need to give myself more practice time.
I have to fill up this whole watercolor book to get better.
They turned the sprinklers on me since the trail is "closed" and I was painting in defiance.
Still happy considering I'm bad at painting and I was standing in an ant colony.
They turned the sprinklers on me since the trail is "closed" and I was painting in defiance.
Still happy considering I'm bad at painting and I was standing in an ant colony.
October 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I have to fill up this whole watercolor book to get better.
They turned the sprinklers on me since the trail is "closed" and I was painting in defiance.
Still happy considering I'm bad at painting and I was standing in an ant colony.
They turned the sprinklers on me since the trail is "closed" and I was painting in defiance.
Still happy considering I'm bad at painting and I was standing in an ant colony.
Today's warm up animation. Working on drawing from a maquette. Thought it came out okay for the first dinosaur I've ever drawn.
October 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today's warm up animation. Working on drawing from a maquette. Thought it came out okay for the first dinosaur I've ever drawn.
#inktober day 4 - "murky"
I tried some different styling and materials with this witch/familiar pair. Managed not to screw up her face when inking with a brush in the darkened room.
Inking is harder without undo.
I tried some different styling and materials with this witch/familiar pair. Managed not to screw up her face when inking with a brush in the darkened room.
Inking is harder without undo.
October 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#inktober day 4 - "murky"
I tried some different styling and materials with this witch/familiar pair. Managed not to screw up her face when inking with a brush in the darkened room.
Inking is harder without undo.
I tried some different styling and materials with this witch/familiar pair. Managed not to screw up her face when inking with a brush in the darkened room.
Inking is harder without undo.
Inktober Day 3
"Crown"
I'm running out of time for ideas, but I kinda want to make a whole space opera cartoon based on this.
"Perched atop a cliff side on the dwarf planet Quaoar, that world's tenuous ring streaking across the sky, sits a sinister castle fortress filled with ..."
"Crown"
I'm running out of time for ideas, but I kinda want to make a whole space opera cartoon based on this.
"Perched atop a cliff side on the dwarf planet Quaoar, that world's tenuous ring streaking across the sky, sits a sinister castle fortress filled with ..."
October 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Inktober Day 3
"Crown"
I'm running out of time for ideas, but I kinda want to make a whole space opera cartoon based on this.
"Perched atop a cliff side on the dwarf planet Quaoar, that world's tenuous ring streaking across the sky, sits a sinister castle fortress filled with ..."
"Crown"
I'm running out of time for ideas, but I kinda want to make a whole space opera cartoon based on this.
"Perched atop a cliff side on the dwarf planet Quaoar, that world's tenuous ring streaking across the sky, sits a sinister castle fortress filled with ..."
Inktober 2 - Weave
I really hate the way this came out. Tried to do a reference to Loom, weaving reality or whatever.
Squeezing these in at the end of the day, but they still get done.
I really hate the way this came out. Tried to do a reference to Loom, weaving reality or whatever.
Squeezing these in at the end of the day, but they still get done.
October 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Inktober 2 - Weave
I really hate the way this came out. Tried to do a reference to Loom, weaving reality or whatever.
Squeezing these in at the end of the day, but they still get done.
I really hate the way this came out. Tried to do a reference to Loom, weaving reality or whatever.
Squeezing these in at the end of the day, but they still get done.
Inktober Day 1.
So, yeah, it's been a long time since I used india ink and brush and I am quickly repeating all my old mistakes.
I do get better, with time.
So, yeah, it's been a long time since I used india ink and brush and I am quickly repeating all my old mistakes.
I do get better, with time.
October 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Inktober Day 1.
So, yeah, it's been a long time since I used india ink and brush and I am quickly repeating all my old mistakes.
I do get better, with time.
So, yeah, it's been a long time since I used india ink and brush and I am quickly repeating all my old mistakes.
I do get better, with time.
I think my favorite thing about animation is that this kind of thing is a legitimate, valid illustration.
September 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I think my favorite thing about animation is that this kind of thing is a legitimate, valid illustration.
"Investigating the scene"
Another short #animation test, but I went with it.
I even added music; enjoy the cheesy retro ambience!
My ultimate vision for the show is beginning to shine through.
#art
Another short #animation test, but I went with it.
I even added music; enjoy the cheesy retro ambience!
My ultimate vision for the show is beginning to shine through.
#art
September 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"Investigating the scene"
Another short #animation test, but I went with it.
I even added music; enjoy the cheesy retro ambience!
My ultimate vision for the show is beginning to shine through.
#art
Another short #animation test, but I went with it.
I even added music; enjoy the cheesy retro ambience!
My ultimate vision for the show is beginning to shine through.
#art
First ever attempt at animating dialog with acting. Also the first time I've ever animated one of my cat characters.
I'm really happy with it!
Look! He's talking!
I wanna make the whole show now.
#animation #art
I'm really happy with it!
Look! He's talking!
I wanna make the whole show now.
#animation #art
August 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
First ever attempt at animating dialog with acting. Also the first time I've ever animated one of my cat characters.
I'm really happy with it!
Look! He's talking!
I wanna make the whole show now.
#animation #art
I'm really happy with it!
Look! He's talking!
I wanna make the whole show now.
#animation #art
Cloud "Phileas" Halloweenfield
August 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Cloud "Phileas" Halloweenfield
I intended to make this toon for Easter but never finished it.
So... Happy Halloweeaster!
#animation #blender #cartoon
So... Happy Halloweeaster!
#animation #blender #cartoon
July 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I intended to make this toon for Easter but never finished it.
So... Happy Halloweeaster!
#animation #blender #cartoon
So... Happy Halloweeaster!
#animation #blender #cartoon
Today's vinyl pickup.
It's Surpringly good. Never heard of this.
Yes, it is for children. I don't care.
It's Surpringly good. Never heard of this.
Yes, it is for children. I don't care.
July 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Today's vinyl pickup.
It's Surpringly good. Never heard of this.
Yes, it is for children. I don't care.
It's Surpringly good. Never heard of this.
Yes, it is for children. I don't care.