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WHYx3 @whyx3.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I'm so happy that this reel is finally getting released; Bob Richardson was the GOAT DePatie Freleng animator who literally outdid Manny Gould in terms of expressive animation in the 70s. It's no exaggeration when I say that his work is literally the best thing I have ever seen come out of Misterjaw

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tiny crow @tinycroww.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

‼️OUT NOW‼️The George Nicholas Animator Reel is finally out! This has been a true labor of love and I'm so excited to see it go live! I hope you enjoy!!~ youtu.be/QBZi-82Vtr4

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tiny crow @tinycroww.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

‼️NEW VIDEO‼️COMING MARCH 20!! After a three year hiatus, I'm pleased to announce I'll be releasing a BRAND-NEW Sakuga MAD reel on Disney/Chuck Jones/Hanna-Barbera animator George Nicholas. Please look forward to it!!~

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WHYx3 @whyx3.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Just did a brand new reel on someone so underrated that this is the first time I've used MGM footage in a video! Robert Bentley not only has a great animation style, but also a vast number of uncredited works that have slipped through the ages. youtu.be/F1bcWLu7p2E

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Robert "Bob" Bentley Animation

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WHYx3 @whyx3.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Cartoon Research recently published an article I wrote on smears! How did the different names for animation smears spread throughout history? Visit the article link to learn more about it! cartoonresearch.com/index.php/th...

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The Partial (and Mostly Lost) History of Animation Smear Terminology |

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WHYx3 @whyx3.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Today I'd like to announce "The Animation Smears Book: Uncovering Film's Most Elusive Technique," which is the first document of it's kind to preserve the art of abstract motion blur frames. Essential for anyone who wants to know more about animation smear history! www.routledge.com/9781032724348

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The Animation Smears Book: Uncovering Film's Most Elusive Technique

Throughout cinema, there have been various techniques to depict motion, and one style in particular is the fascinating use of smears in animation. Incredibly popular and captivating to artists, these ...

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WHYx3 @whyx3.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

Another animator reel from me: Winfield Hoskins, an incredibly underrated artist who animated at both Disney and Fleischers. It wasn't until recently that this artist was identified, so please take a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Qc...

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Winfield Hoskins Animation

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WHYx3 @whyx3.bsky.social · 31/12/2023

Before the year ends, I am writing about Heihachiro Tanaka, an obscure but notable Japanese animator with a 50-year career worthy of an article. Although much is unknown about this artist, I'm going to give him a better write-up as I have recently created a video reel on him. youtu.be/tJXTAnTcb3Q

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WHYx3 @whyx3.bsky.social · 24/12/2023

I'm the real WHYx3, accept no substitutes. I'm mostly dormant when it comes to posting on sites, so fair warning in case anyone expects steady updates (other than the usual obscure animation discoveries seen on my other online profiles or highlight clips).

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