dude....this shit is getting sad. fuck AI. seriously.

As I continue to see more toxic energy towards the animation creators, and one hero of mine, who shall remain nameless in the world of AI, he will continue to be a hero of mine in creative ways. But the outright action of attacking creators is the most disgusting thing I’ve seen in this day and age.

Natasha Lance Rogoff's book about the making of the Russian Sesame Street is being developed into a feature film!

Quote with a fictional band that isn’t Spinal Tap.

Seeing all the things that’s happened to the creator of TADC, and some from other indie animators, my main goal is this. Whatever me and my team make for cartoons and we put it out there, we do it for ourselves. We will not let toxic energy ruin or stand in the way of our creativity and our passion.

Today the world lost a man who left us with creativity, imagination and making this world a little better. His work has had a great impact on my life as an artists and if possible I would thank him in person if he was still here with us. But his legacy continues to inspire. Thank you, Jim Henson

My ultimate animation dream is getting to work with @mexopolis.bsky.social Either as a story artist or character designer

I am beyond proud of my students during my cartoons and comics class yesterday. This was the first time I executed the idea of an animation class where students would make a cartoon. Me with some experience in animation but studying the process of an animated film, my class has been doing great.

Today's #Muppet GIF of the Day is...

I’m happy to say that after my last relationship and focusing on myself, my plans and my career half of this year has had its ups and downs but a lot of major opportunities and changes have made it a great one.

THANK YOU LVL UP EXPO and everyone who attended!!! When we get to meet all of you amazing and dedicated fans, that’s when we know everything we do is worth it 💗 We can’t thank you enough for all of your love and support!! What’s your favorite memory from the weekend? 2 guesses for ours 👀😘

One of the things I don’t like in terms of watching a popular animated show is the toxic fandom. They can really go overboard and taking it way too far.

Getting really sick and tired of seeing AI animation series online. How are we NOT getting these things banned as content? Becoming very irritating.

New Character Batver

For ToughPigs' #MuppetationalMay: A clutch of Muppet aliens (that's the collective noun)

I cannot stand going on Instagram or Facebook and seeing gross AI animation or that other parts of the world are using AI to make animated movies. Have we really gotten to the point of using an app to make a cartoon rather than getting a team of human animators and artists to make the magic?

Deep Sky Mud Bath Diving Digital Ink and Paint

Inferno Brawler at a classic Bar Fight

Deep Sky Mud Bath Diving

Thank you God for another successful week. Though certain things were challenging, I didn’t back down and I mainted to keep going forward.

Thank you, Smiling Friends

I love not using AI. I love looking at art made by human beings, sculpting kaleidoscopic mushrooms out of clay, learning a new skill from a real person, playing with cats, spotting bats silhouetted in a crepuscular sky. Not using AI is very fun.

Celebrating 165 days

Happy Easter!

Kitten Saving the World from an Alien Invasion

First day of April and we got two pieces of great puppetry content. Randy Feltface new special and Judge Boing Boing created by Bill Barretta and Frank Oz.

Today I celebrate 151 day. Maybe someday I’ll share the story.

Had the chance to perform at the Jim Henson Carriage House yesterday! youtu.be/FoU6Ua55-dU?...

Heard the news about Disney and their AI deal cancelled, things are definitely looking up!

Drew a new action hero style character, not sure on a name yet. #marcelobottarocartoons #digitalart #digitalcartoons #illustrations #sketch

Happy World Puppetry Day! Puppetry has always been a huge part of my life not only to do the things I’ve always wanted to do, sing, and act, but to bring my 2D drawings to life, it’s a great sense of magic I’ve been happy to learn and grow as a puppeteer.

Got a brand new cartoon. What makes this special is that it’s one I have done in over five years. Hope you guys enjoy it. youtu.be/-5oWQ47Rg6Q?...

My new short film is Officially out on Newgrounds. www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...

Happy Oscar Night

I have major respect for Seth Rogen. I’ve always been a fan of his work but what he’s done and doing right now I’m amazed. I’m saying this with his work on Mutant Mayhem, his review for The Muppet Show and now Darkwing Duck? He’s seriously a major inspiring dude.

Was excited to submit to a film festival, until I discovered they also submit AI Short Films. Very disappointing.

¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Bad Bunny!

One of the things I’ve learned over the years wanting to start up my passions is that I Need to make my own stuff. No one will give me the opportunity, I need to start it myself and do what makes me happy.

I’m very blessed with staring a cartooning class at work, especially now I can show the classic #CartoonNetwork shows on Tubi.

There's a really nice piece on Jim Henson's connections to New Mexico in the latest issue of Pasatiempo, Santa Fe's arts newspaper. At some point, I'm gonna write a little bit about those moments when it really does feel like your subject is reaching out to you--a moment touched on in this piece.

Mauricio and his Chivito. My brand new short film coming out next week. All hand-drawn, and my first piece of animation in over five years.

So new start up Indie animation studios are starting up, Barbie got fired, and they ruled AI art is officially ineligible for copyright protection! Things are looking up Good!

My brand new cartoon is out next week. My guest cartoon I’ve done in five years. youtu.be/-5oWQ47Rg6Q?...

Over heard this news which I’m beyond happy about! “Ai-generated artwork officially is ineligible for copyright protection as the US Supreme Court declined to review a appeal case. The court rules that artwork needs to have a human creator in order to be eligible.”

I’m surprise people will complain over Tubi Ads and it gets results but the much bigger issues at hand that doesn’t get enough attention. Need I say more? It’s upsetting.

Angel is a really important character to me, both on and off screen. I’m really glad he’s a character that could mean so much to others too, but he never ceases to be part of my irl journey of healing. He’s helping me through a lot even still now, and I’m forever grateful I made this character. ✨💕

I use to look up to John R. Dilworth, his work was one of my favorite bits of horror and comedy. But after what I saw today, him using AI for his work, I’m very disappointed. And I’ll say this again, anyone artist, musician whoever uses AI, you’re NOT an Artist at all! Make something by hand!

The new merger for Paramount and Warner Bros is incredibly scary mainly because the Currency CEO of Warner Brothers he has shoved a number of shows and movies for tax write-offs, mainly animation what scares me even more is that with this merger going through the faith of every animator job at stake