At ChallonerArt we love the artist Elizabeth Catlett, especially this powerful image. Year 10 students are studying it this week. Read about Catlett HERE: theartstory.org/artist/catlett… #ElizabethCatlett

Born on this day in 1931, the British Artist, Bridget Riley. Read about this innovative and inspiring painter, here: theartstory.org/artist/riley-b… #BornOnThisDay

Born on this day in 1931, the British painter, Frank Auerbach. Read about this fascinating artist here: theartstory.org/artist/auerbac… #BornOnThisDay #FrankAuerbach

Born on this day in 1882, the French Cubist painter, Georges Braque. Read about this innovative artist, here: theartstory.org/artist/braque-… #BornOnThisDay #GeorgesBraque

Born on this day in 1921, the Scottish artist, Joan Eardly. We study her work in our year 7 project called "The Face". Read about her and see some of her paintings HERE: joaneardley.com #BornOnThisDay #JoanEardly #ScottishPainters

We have been impressed by the focus and concentration shown by the Year 10 students as they created these observational drawings of typewriters. #GraphiteDrawings #ObservationalDrawings

We are pleased with the results of the Year 7 Map of Life work. The students loved making their own drawing implements by fashioned by whittling some sticks! #MapOfLife #DrawingImplements #Year7Art

ChallonerArt has disappeared. The School shut down, my job evaporated. Thus, a new journey. Been making an animated film for a while. It's time to get serious. If you are a Challonerart follower, please stay with me for the new venture.

Aiming to launch a Crowdfunder soon to help support the animated film "Fairies and Monsters Aren't Real". If you are inspired, it'd be fantastic if you made a contribution. There will be rewards for every donation. Check back soon: #Crowdfunder #FairiesAndMonsters #Amaia_Movie

We are excitedly anticipating the UK cinema release of "The Glassworker"; a phenomenal hand-drawn, full-length feature made in Pakistan, inspired by the style of Studio Ghibli filmhounds.co.uk/2025/08/the-gl… #TheGlassworker #UsmanRiaz

Looking forward to the Manchester Animation Festival in November: manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/festival/intro… #ManchesterAnimation #AnimationFestivals

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Currently drawing some of the main characters from the film. Here is the charming moment when Amaia first meets Cipher. FairiesAndMonstersAren'tReal #FairiesAndMonsters #HandDrawnAnimation

Rough key animation by Hayao Miyazaki for a sequence in "Kiki's Delivery Service". The drawings come from an auction set (I like to save these images).

Disney and Pixar storyman Joe Ranft created this amazing guide to pitching storyboards. As someone who was terrified of public speaking, these tips were a lifesaver when I first started as a story artist. Forever grateful, Joe!

In the process of sketching up some drawings from the storyboard of "Fairies And Monsters Aren't Real". Here is a still from the moment in the film when Amaia first comes across Cipher. #Amaia_Movie #FairiesAndMonsters #HandDrawnAnimation

I trust this is a huge hit at the box office, Usman. It deserves every success.

This is Cipher, a fairy from beyond the stars. When Amaia helps rescue her, it's the beginning of an endearing friendship and turbulent adventure. Keep following to see how it develops... #FairiesAndMonsters #Amaia_Movie #HandDrawnAnimation

Erica is Amaia's favourite soft toy. She accompanies her through all the various adventures in "Fairies And Monsters Aren't Real", helping her out in many a tight squeeze. A friend in need is truly a friend indeed.

I am keen to see how well this does at the box office in the USA. Such an amazing piece of work demands success. I genuinely hope that Usman Riaz and his incredible team get all the plaudits they deserve for their achievement. #HandDrawnAnimation #TheGlassmaker #UsmanRiaz