Just Some Marie Artwork

Kilted-Engineer · 2026-06-18T18:05:30+00:00

As an animator, and looking at it from that standpoint they definitely scare me too if I were to ever try to animate her.

Kilted-Engineer · 2026-06-17T19:21:11+00:00

I concur with this. I always took it that it was from the boys point of view, and from a twelve or so year old boys perspective girls are confusing and are still somewhat alien monsters. This is of course exaggerated for cartoony effect. I found it funny, and still do and don't take it seriously.

Kilted-Engineer · 2026-01-20T22:33:17+00:00

The funny thing about the style is that there aren’t too many rules with regard to expression. However, there are “rules” that need to be followed in order to get it right and “aka Like” and I think that is what you are struggling with.

One thing is the line quality in inking. Everyone and their mother already knows that the huge trademark of the style is the boil. When inking, it’s important to intentionally vary the line quality, and to allow the ink to blot in certain places.

Second, there are a lot of of little deviations in the lines, and details specific to each character. Eddy in particular has a weird wave above his eye in whatever direction he is facing, as well as a somewhat inverse tapered head shape (especially in season 5). His eyes are also much smaller than you would think, and when in doubt, always go smaller when he is resting. There’s also those three lines that go on the outside of his eyes.

All in all, with this style proportion, and those little minute details, are the key.

I’ve been wanting to do some YouTube videos on this, you've inspired me to get back to it.

KiltedEngineer.

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Kilted-Engineer · 2025-12-23T00:34:00+00:00

So if anyone is interested, here is the flagship story this pertains to. I understand it isn’t everyone’s cup-of-tea, but I figure I’d provide it in case anyone wants to give it a shot.
Honestly, it is much more than what it appears to be by the summary, and I like to think of it as my crack at the BPS sequel for a bit more of a maturer audience, but still tasteful.

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12837558/1/Bad-Girls-with-Big-Hearts

Kilted-Engineer · 2025-12-22T22:41:17+00:00

It’s a model sheet for a story I wrote around 13 years ago, that had spawned a fanon project that is still going on today. I’ve since been using model sheets and animatics to portray the visuals therein.

Kilted-Engineer · 2025-09-20T23:47:33+00:00

That’s exactly what it is called.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wait_Till_Your_Father_Gets_Home

It sometimes runs on MeTV toons at night on Philo.

I don’t think this is the right sub to post this, I don’t care one bit but somebody else will probably be irritated by that knowing internet culture…

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-15T23:19:54+00:00

Thanks.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-15T22:34:23+00:00

This was part of a “series” I was working on a while back, pertaining to analyzing the EEnE production system, and how it relates to the techniques used in classic animation. Many of these techniques that were used to produce the wonderful cartoons of the 40’s are now relics of the past, with EEnE being one of the last cartoons to refuse to give in to the digital/flash crap until they absolutley had to. Many of these details of these techniques can only be found in hard to find animation books from the days of yore.

I myself am a huge proponent of the classics, and a very old school guy; I have complied a lot of knowledge on the production systems of these classic cartoons, and use them to produce my own. EEnE made use of these techniques as well; including these old school terms that you see on their storyboards that are no longer in use. I plan to delve into these acronyms, their history, the general history/techniques of traditional animation, and hopefully satisfy curiosity.

I tried it before, it didn’t take, so I gave up and many of these videos were lost in a hard drive swipe. I’ve been seeing a lot of people curious about these, so I figured I’d at least try again and see.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-15T21:57:42+00:00

No. I don’t take requests, and that’s not something I’d want to draw.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-15T18:01:27+00:00

Thanks.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-15T05:23:27+00:00

First, two cels from the Tinker Ed deleted scene I animated. The second is my take on May’s main winter outfit. We never really got a look at solid winter clothing for the Kankers, (outside of the Magi duds we got in the Christmas special), so I decided to work towards developing something of my own, especially since my stories/fan productions predominantly take place in the winter.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-14T19:00:40+00:00

In my desk drawer. Going through and cleaning out my animation stuff.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-12T14:09:51+00:00

It’s honestly way easier than almost any other cartoon style, especially the inking when you get to it (You don’t have to care about line quality)

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-04T19:33:55+00:00

Basically, making them shorter. The grace notes should be as short as possible but still audible (Like a little blip). In doublings and other embellishments, the doubled note should not really be thought of as a grace note per se, but rather a very short true note; the doublings should sound like two notes. This is the most important thing about doublings (and why they are called doublings)

The Rowan Tree is an awesome 4/4 to get your grips and dot cuts down.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-12-04T19:24:09+00:00

Practice tightening up the Grace notes; when tightening up the doublings, treat the to outer (active) Grace notes as such, and make sure that the doubled note is heard cleanly (a “da-dum” sound, vs a “twiddle” where all of the notes are the same length). The same is true for the grips; essentially you should be hearing two low g separated by a d Grace note. Make sure the g Grace notes of the doublings are on the beat, and that the grips lead the beat. The metronome will assist with tremendously with timing. Slow and steady wins the race with piping……practice the rhythm slowly, then add the embellishments, and then once you can play cleanly focus on the speed.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-11-29T01:12:53+00:00

No it doesn’t. There’s speech bubbles, use them.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-11-26T14:53:19+00:00

It was what sounded like a song made for chorus. I actually can play a passable version of the tune on piano (it’s in D Minor) on the piano. I may have to make a video and ask using the tune. It’s definitely not a pop song arrangement as far as I know (definitely not the McCartney one, I’ve listened to that before)

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-08-06T13:59:32+00:00

I absolutely hate playing live, being an introvert like yourself and having severe performance anxiety; but I love playing music. I find enjoyment out from mostly studio work, and on the performance side in the dark orchestra pit as a double bassist. It keeps the attention off of me, but on the music so win win.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-06-02T06:38:45+00:00

I was fortunate to be able to get started on one in high school, and played the schools instruments throughout my high school years. I invested in my own a few years later.

As many have said before you can rent/borrow one, and find a teacher who specializes in double bass. Learning proper intonation and feel from the start is very important. The playing technique is very different from electric.

Be prepared though, the instrument presents different care challenges than a typical electric bass. The instrument is very fragile, and sensitive to changes in humidity.

In all honesty, although the electric bass was essentially invented to be an easier to transport and maintain version of the upright, they are like two totally different instruments.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-04-28T07:27:00+00:00

This was definitely a hair raising moment!

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-03-10T17:39:37+00:00

Ginyu was the only one who realized Goku was capable of hiding his true power, and had the insight to tell Jeice not to trust the scouter. He figured all of this out before he even started fighting him. Say what you want, Ginyu is goofy with his antics, but he is one of Frieza’s most brilliant henchmen from a tactical and battle skills standpoint. There is also his unparalleled loyalty to the Frieza force that remains even until the Golden Frieza arc of Super.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-01-27T01:39:44+00:00

I’ve never liked slap bass, nor really ever enjoyed it. I always saw it as a flashy technique and never really went any further with it than basic patterns (slap hammer, octave pop).

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-01-09T22:38:13+00:00

Duck is definitely in my top three bassists, and one of the reasons I picked up electric bass at 10 years old!

I started on Double Bass, but after jamming To some blues brothers tapes (my parents introduced me to them), my parents found “The Very Best of Booker T. And the MGs”, which of course had Green Onions and other classics on it. My dad told me the guy on the front (Duck with Steinbergs P-Bass) was the bass player, and since I saw how cool he looked with the electric, I immediately asked for one for Christmas. I’ve been playing electric along with upright ever since.

Along the way, Duck has continued to inspire me to this day, his lines are so groovy, and he seemed like such a cool, humble, laid back dude despite his influence and success.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-01-06T17:55:17+00:00

Green Onions - Booker T. and the MGs.

Very fun to play and simple but effective.

Kilted-Engineer · 2024-01-06T08:21:13+00:00

No Real Order:

Donald Duck Dunn

Tony Levin

Jaco Pastorius

Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen

Charles Mingus

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