Nouns Art Grant Application - lolmbrill
Artist: mbrill
Social Media: Farcaster | Twitter | Instagram
About My Art
I work in digital illustration and animation, creating original characters in a vintage cartoon style with a focus on storytelling and community connection. My signature character, Quack the duck, will be joining the Nouns ecosystem wearing Noggles as part of his magical toy delivery adventures.
Nounish Integration
I plan to bring Noggles into my Quack universe as silly gadgets or part of his toy deliveries. It's a fun way to blend my vintage cartoon style with the playful Nouns spirit! I'm excited about creating a mini-series where Quack delivers magical toys to different parts of the Nouns world, with each place having its own fun twist and characters.
Originality Commitment
All my work is 100% original with no AI involvement. I create everything frame by frame by hand, especially for digital animations. It's a fully manual process, which makes each piece feel truly personal and authentic. I always document my creative process through photos or videos to show the behind-the-scenes journey.
Portfolio Examples
Here are additional pieces I created for the Vrbs community, showcasing my style and approach to incorporating Nounish elements:
Creative Schedule
My usual workflow for creating major pieces takes around 1 to 7 days, but I always aim to finish within 3 days when possible. This allows me to comfortably complete at least two major artworks each month as required. I document my creative process and plan to share behind-the-scenes content during the making of each piece.
I believe my artistic style is a good fit for the Nouns creative community because it carries a playful and expressive tone that aligns well with the spirit of Nouns. I enjoy creating original characters with a focus on storytelling and community connection. It's always my goal to spark joy through my work, and I'd be honored to contribute that energy to the Nouns ecosystem.
I've had great experiences engaging with communities like Vrbs, where I often share my art progress and respond to comments. I really enjoy interacting through fun posts, behind-the-scenes content, and live sessions. For Nouns, I'm excited to connect with fellow Nouners by sharing my creative process, joining discussions, and staying open to feedback and collaboration ideas. I believe the best work comes from building together and listening to the community.
Interactive Ideas
I'm excited about doing interactive collaborations, like letting the community vote on toy designs, colors, or which character appears next. It would be great to bring people into the creative process and build something together!
My Vision
I'm really excited for the chance to bring my Quack world into the Nouns ecosystem! My goal is to create art that not only entertains but also brings people together through stories, characters, and shared creativity. I see this as a fun opportunity to grow, collaborate, and keep spreading joy one frame at a time. Can't wait to see what we can build together!
