Art of Over the Garden Wall

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Character Design References (CDR) is an online platform that celebrates and showcases exceptional character-focused art within the realms of animation, illustration, games, and comics. At CDR, we curate and share exquisite artworks on a daily basis, providing a constant source of inspiration and creative fuel for our passionate community.Before working as a storyboard artist on The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, artist Patrick McHale pitched the show in 2006, then known under the title Tome of the Unknown. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. A complete tour through the development and production of the Emmy-winning animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall, this volume contains hundreds of pieces of concept art and sketches, and a comprehensive look at the show's breathtaking production art. This handsome volume will contain a nice mixture of beautiful drawings and paintings from the series, amusing anecdotes about the process, unseen and unused artwork that didn't make the final cut, other mysterious odds and ends, and a whole lot of horrible ugly early development sketches that should inspire people to say, 'Hey, I could do better than that! It was the very first thing I ever showed my partner, and I’ve been wanting to get it for our anniversary.

When I proposed an art book, I didn’t solely want to talk about the visuals—every element from the voice acting to the music and title card cut-outs is so carefully executed and fussed with; I wanted to celebrate every facet of the show. Contents:IntroductionThe road to the unknown : The playersTome of the unknownConstructing the unknownThe episodes : The old grist mill ; Hard times at the Huskin' Bee ; Schooltown follies ; Songs of the dark lantern ; Mad love ; Lullaby in Frogland ; The ringing of the bell ; Babes in the wood ; Into the unknown ; The unknownEphemera. There is a split in the plastic sealing on the bag but this is from where the plastic has bunched when applied, it is not from a scratch.Over the Garden Wall takes its legacy from the hand-painted soul of ‘30s animation, colonial tavern ghost stories, and ‘80s nostalgia. OTGW is a work about two brothers tripping through a purely American fairy tale, but it’s also the story of wonderful people making wonderful things in the insufferably early hours of the morning. Through our collective appreciation for visual arts, we foster a dynamic and supportive environment where artists can connect, collaborate, and grow together. Whether you're an established professional, a student, an aspiring artist, or simply an admirer of the art form, CDR invites you to join our ever-expanding community and partake in the celebration of character design excellence.