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Issue .017 Jul 2024

What the hell is Colorpoop?

Hey there, it’s Germán 🌞

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Sometimes a project gets born from a deep idea or a meaningful start. Well, that’s not the case here — this project was born from the silliness of an idea board I had in my studio. After that I started an animation and brand project which we have been developing in secret.

Artwork from Art Discipline .01: What the hell is Colorpoop?
Clip from a Colorpoop shortfilm (Animated by Open Sandwich)

It all started with a challenge I set for myself: to draw a funny idea on a post-it every day - which I recommend if you want to be a concept artist in the entertainment industry and sharpen your brain coming out with ideas.

Artwork from Art Discipline .01: What the hell is Colorpoop?
Board of toilet ideas ._.
Artwork from Art Discipline .01: What the hell is Colorpoop?
Chocolate ad idea and the origin of Colorpoop’s main character ò-ó

These were my "toilet ideas, so, Colorpoop, why not.

I enjoyed this board project and decided to get more in depth. At first, it was a chaotic mix of concepts:

  • Random ideas scribbled on post-its — maybe a book?

  • Quirky characters turned into 3D-printed figures — art toys?

  • A T-shirt design inspired by the first figure — clothing?

Artwork from Art Discipline .01: What the hell is Colorpoop?
Initial tests: 3D printed figure, t-shirt and stickers.

I know, it sounds all over the place. But sometimes we need a bit of chaos or that’s what I tell myself haha.

I began to see the potential in these scattered ideas and got excited about expanding this world. What if these concepts could come together to tell a cohesive story?

  • Engaging Stories: 2D animation, short comics, and illustrations for world building.

  • Unique Products: Physical items like clothing and figures that bring this world to life and allows people to be part of it.

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Character Designs for an upcoming Colorpoop’s short film.

Now, Colorpoop has a clear direction and a more solid plan. It's about creating a vibrant world where fun, weirdness, and creativity collide. And here's the exciting part: this project is still in production, making it the perfect time to share it with you.

Artwork from Art Discipline .01: What the hell is Colorpoop?
Internal plan summary to share with the team.

See you soon with more weirdness. Like, share or give a comment to improve this newsletter. Thanks for being part of this journey!

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Final Animation by Alvaro Parra :)

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