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@thedylanroca.bsky.social
Story artist/Character Designer/Voice actor. Obsessed with Animation, Cinema, and the Natural World. SCAD Grad 🐝 COMMISSIONS OPEN!
https://linktr.ee/DylanRoca
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1 year ago, Dog of the Samurai graced (small) screens around the world, and audiences were introduced to the tragic tale of a dog who, in an effort to avenge a man, became a monster.
If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out!
If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out!
December 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
1 year ago, Dog of the Samurai graced (small) screens around the world, and audiences were introduced to the tragic tale of a dog who, in an effort to avenge a man, became a monster.
If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out!
If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out!
This design was fun to tackle, and credit where it’s due, Alien Evolution’s preliminary drawing was a great basis to start from.
March 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This design was fun to tackle, and credit where it’s due, Alien Evolution’s preliminary drawing was a great basis to start from.
Goji Guy’s Vex better watch out, here be monsters. This is The Cthulhu Whale, done for Alien Evolution’s newest video for the #hybridwar.
March 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Goji Guy’s Vex better watch out, here be monsters. This is The Cthulhu Whale, done for Alien Evolution’s newest video for the #hybridwar.
Treat it like an anthology—spot Easter eggs, recurring names, and hidden connections. Show these films love, share with fellow animation nerds, and let's grow this collection together! Watch now via the thingy in my bio.
February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Treat it like an anthology—spot Easter eggs, recurring names, and hidden connections. Show these films love, share with fellow animation nerds, and let's grow this collection together! Watch now via the thingy in my bio.
It's been too long, friends! The Dog of the Samurai team is beyond grateful for the love our short got after its December release—but we weren’t the only ones! Many of our peers’ films are on YouTube NOW, so we made a playlist: The Showcase! 🎬✨
February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's been too long, friends! The Dog of the Samurai team is beyond grateful for the love our short got after its December release—but we weren’t the only ones! Many of our peers’ films are on YouTube NOW, so we made a playlist: The Showcase! 🎬✨
Man will become Robot, but for now here's the last two parts of the transformation
December 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Man will become Robot, but for now here's the last two parts of the transformation
I posted the final Transformer "Warpaw" a while back, but surprise, this is a transformation sequence for @kupferdurr.bsky.social
December 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
I posted the final Transformer "Warpaw" a while back, but surprise, this is a transformation sequence for @kupferdurr.bsky.social
I was originally going to use my own caricatures of my friends, but elected to treat this as more of a study of @sethkearsley.bsky.social’s original piece, also done on paper (no tracing here btw). I of course had to make myself Whitey.
December 26, 2024 at 5:02 PM
I was originally going to use my own caricatures of my friends, but elected to treat this as more of a study of @sethkearsley.bsky.social’s original piece, also done on paper (no tracing here btw). I of course had to make myself Whitey.
My friends and I are about to have 8 Crazy nights ahead of us leading into the New Year! My good pal @mank01.bsky.social commissioned me to draw our friend group into the Eight Crazy Nights DVD cover.
December 26, 2024 at 5:02 PM
My friends and I are about to have 8 Crazy nights ahead of us leading into the New Year! My good pal @mank01.bsky.social commissioned me to draw our friend group into the Eight Crazy Nights DVD cover.
I love when I get to flex on these projects, showcasing my ability to draw different styles on model. Its also not often I get to add shading to these, but man I really like how it came out.
December 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
I love when I get to flex on these projects, showcasing my ability to draw different styles on model. Its also not often I get to add shading to these, but man I really like how it came out.
Here's a Christmas piece I did for @guyswagger.com, featuring Spinel, Disney's Professor Owl, and GuySwagger himself in the train sequence from The Polar Express.
December 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Here's a Christmas piece I did for @guyswagger.com, featuring Spinel, Disney's Professor Owl, and GuySwagger himself in the train sequence from The Polar Express.
To the final composited shot!
December 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
To the final composited shot!
Clean up and color…
December 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Clean up and color…
To rough animation…
December 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
To rough animation…
uh, how did that get in there?
December 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
uh, how did that get in there?
Everything starts in the animatic and then branches out from there, moving on to backgrounds, character layout…
December 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Everything starts in the animatic and then branches out from there, moving on to backgrounds, character layout…
Constructing just one shot in Dog of the Samurai can be a lengthy process.…
December 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Constructing just one shot in Dog of the Samurai can be a lengthy process.…
Bluesky’s image compression is something fierce, so here’s some close ups
December 18, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Bluesky’s image compression is something fierce, so here’s some close ups
A mix between a Water Buffalo and a Heron, I was certain this out there creature design would put me in. But alas, animation is immensely competitive. No matter, when the next chance to join the Avatar universe arise, I will meet the opportunity head on once again.
December 18, 2024 at 8:51 PM
A mix between a Water Buffalo and a Heron, I was certain this out there creature design would put me in. But alas, animation is immensely competitive. No matter, when the next chance to join the Avatar universe arise, I will meet the opportunity head on once again.
Ever wanted something so bad but couldn't reach it? Avatar Academy was that. For my application, I design a creature I felt would be right at home in the Swamps of Avatar, The Buffelon
December 18, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Ever wanted something so bad but couldn't reach it? Avatar Academy was that. For my application, I design a creature I felt would be right at home in the Swamps of Avatar, The Buffelon
I actually started this one on paper first, but I edited the pose on Clip Studio Paint to make the silhouette clearer and more dynamic. I think I should start playing with forced perspective more, I think it would push my art to a whole new level.
December 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM
I actually started this one on paper first, but I edited the pose on Clip Studio Paint to make the silhouette clearer and more dynamic. I think I should start playing with forced perspective more, I think it would push my art to a whole new level.
Here's a piece done for @marabrownwd.bsky.social of their Werewolf Character, designed by @argatheropodfan.bsky.social. Lots of werewolf girls recently, but hey man I am not complaining, there's a reason I'm good at drawing them
December 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Here's a piece done for @marabrownwd.bsky.social of their Werewolf Character, designed by @argatheropodfan.bsky.social. Lots of werewolf girls recently, but hey man I am not complaining, there's a reason I'm good at drawing them
Dog of the Samurai released more than a week ago on YouTube. Currently it has 63K views, and I simply couldn't be more amazed and grateful at the reception it's gotten. I'd like to share the animatic for a scene that didn't make the final cut. I hope you enjoy.
December 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Dog of the Samurai released more than a week ago on YouTube. Currently it has 63K views, and I simply couldn't be more amazed and grateful at the reception it's gotten. I'd like to share the animatic for a scene that didn't make the final cut. I hope you enjoy.
All this looks like a job for Luigi… I mean, MR. L!
December 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM
All this looks like a job for Luigi… I mean, MR. L!
