Monday, December 06, 2010

Hard Apple :: in development

This is very much still in development, but here goes: we've been working on concept art for Hard Apple-- an animated series based on the cult crime novels of Jerome Charyn. At it's center is Isaac Sidel, a brainy Manhattan detective, and a gritty mix of characters bringing to life the five boroughs of New York City and its many dissonant sub-cultures. It's about family and tribal allegiances and how the bonds that tie can, in an instant, turn into people trying to slit each other’s throats. It is a universe riddled with risk and betrayal as everyone desperately tries to master the art of simply staying alive.

penciled by Asaf, colored by Tomer.

21 comments:

  1. Animated series?? Is this concept art thats going to be worked into a series? The amount of detail thats in these is really unreal. awesome job. The drawing style on the first image is killer as well. Reminds me of asterios polyp.

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  2. Amazing and inspiring! Look forward to seeing it on the screen in motion. This could easily be an HBO, AMC, or SHOWTIME show as well.

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  3. Great stuff. Hope not too much is lost in the production 'cos I'm loving the look.

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  4. This looks fantastic. Great lighting and detail. That guy's got himself a Damian Hirst diamond skull!, he must be a very rich man.

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  5. FANTASTIC! I'm loving these characters. Totally fresh stuff, hope this goes a long way.

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  6. Excellent , thanks for the preview.

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  7. Whoa! Really cool! My fave is the candy shop. I like the bathroom one too!

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  8. amazing. i'm blown away.

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  9. Some of my favorite pieces from you guys! Awesome! ;D

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  10. Fantastic stuff! I love the books and you guys capture the mood perfectly whilst bringing it up to date. I really hope this takes off and is successful. Keep at it!

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  11. thats a very nice scene on top. great bear.

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  12. Super Fantastic.

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  13. My god, this is stunning! WOW! I'm speechless!

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  14. Anonymous1:29 PM

    These are fantastic. I hope this gets made.

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  15. Oh jeez, these are really cool. If things fall to pieces, will there be prints available? I've be chomping at the bit for the right print.

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  16. haha a sledgehammer in a sting.thank you for sharing your wonderful work and please keep us posted!!

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  17. Anonymous1:19 AM

    hanuki
    told you this before....
    love the bathroom scene (also the first of version!)
    i think its perfect any way you look at it (will be amazing to animate it)
    guy harlap :)

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  18. Fantastic!!!..............

    Steven
    www.snedelton.com

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  19. What is the latest with this series? Is it still happening? I'd love to talk to the producers..

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