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Roo Nelo

@rooneloart.bsky.social

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Artist & animator. I make calm and whimsical art in many mediums. More projects @loneroomstudio.bsky.social Find me everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/roonelo

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi #PortfolioDay. I finally updated my stop motion showreel. Includes personal and freelance work. I’m open for animation and puppet fabrication opportunities.

roonelo.com#portfolio
linktr.ee/roonelo

#stopmotion #animation #art #needlefelting

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Aug 18

Love that cover! Excited to see how this project goes.

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Aug 18

Finished making another automata toy. It’s a simple spinning carousel. Made of basswood, brass, clay, and acrylic paint. Full art process on YouTube: youtu.be/17ON2DSrKVU

#automata #woodcarving #stopmotion #animation #art

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Aug 2

A painting based on the cat bread clay sculpture I made recently. This is also a free digital wallpaper in my art shop.
ko-fi.com/roonelo/shop

#digitalart #art #cats #baking

A cat flopped on a load of bread. The idea is based on a clay desk buddy I sculpted recently.

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jul 17

I sculpted a cat lying on some bread. I enjoyed making this way more than I thought I would. About 1” or 2.5 cm long. #cat #baking #art #clay

Cat lying down on bread. Sculpted with clay and painted with acrylics.

Cat lying down on bread. Sculpted with clay and painted with acrylics. Picture angled from the back.

Cat lying down on bread. Sculpted with clay and painted with acrylics. Forward facing picture.

Cat lying down on bread. Sculpted with clay and painted with acrylics. Sitting on a hand for size reference. Figure is 2.5 cm long.

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jul 15

Completely understand. There’s a bit of pressure to be “on brand” for an audience. But it kinds of kills creativity for me, so I try experiment and explore as much as I can. I hope you’ll post more of your other works sometime!

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jul 15

These are great! It’s really impressive seeing how far your range goes. I just learned about artfight the other week and I wish I knew about it sooner.

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jun 30

Huge congrats! Glad to see the journey continue. 🙂

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks for sharing this! It’s always insightful to see how other artists approach their work. The final piece turned out very comfy. 🙂

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jun 25

I made this mini spring ride toy of a bunny and whale. It’s part of my list of projects where I’m exploring motion and animation in different ways.
#art #toy #needlefelting #stopmotion #bunny #whale

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jun 19

Digital painting practice from last night. There’s a lot to be improved upon, so I’d like to revisit this idea someday. #art #procreate

A lone cloaked character watches a giant creature gently traveling through clouded skies.

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jun 11

I was wondering if there’s plans to maybe post some clips or screenshots on social media? I think people tend to gravitate to them more than links.

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Jun 9

Really love how calming this feels 🙂

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 24

Happy bday!

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 22

I think there will be a yearning for art. In a similar manner to how there’s a charm to 2D traditional and stop motion even in the age of 3D animation (not badmouthing 3D. I enjoy it too). But the more artists pull back the curtain and show the handmade process, the better.

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 21

My next automaton toy isn’t going well. So here’s a collection of automata I’ve made so far. #automata #animation #art #woodcarving #needlefelting

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 17

Many thanks 🙂

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 15

My commission slots are still open for fanart and OC art doll / stop motion puppets. Made by needle felting and fully poseable. Feel free to DM or check the link.
ko-fi.com/roonelo/comm...

#needlefelting #artdoll #oc #art #fanart #stopmotion #animation

Pokemon Shiny Lilligant puppet. #pokemon #fanart

Pokemon Greninja puppet. #pokemon #fanart

OC Anthea puppet. Character design by Shelley L. #oc #ocart

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 13

I appreciate it! ☺️

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 13

Thank you!

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 13

Thank you for watching and the kind words! 🙏

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 13

I crafted another fountain pen rest. This one is a tabby cat made out of basswood. I posted the process of making it on YouTube. #woodcarving #art #fountainpen #stationery

youtu.be/FywkO-MSu6w

Handmade wooden tabby cat. Used as a fountain pen rest. #art #handmade #journaling #stationery #woodworking

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 10

Dale was my first animation teacher. Even years later I keep in mind the lessons I learned. Highly recommend checking out the stop motion knowledge on the See Learn YouTube channel.

Dale Hayward @seecreature.bsky.social · May 10

We're so close to 1000 subs on YT!! If you're into learning stop mo or just watching it, we'd love to see you over there too!
youtube.com/@seelearn?si...

#learn #stopmotion #animation

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Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · May 7

Not sure if you want an alternative, but I saw an artist use a sweatband for wrists for this purpose. Absorbent and can be washed.

Roo Nelo @rooneloart.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thank you! Her design was a nice challenge to make in puppet form.