June 13th, 2012 at 8:45AM
masterarrowhead: bryankonietzko: This is the bottom layer of a piece of press art I’m working on for the fast-approaching finale of The Legend of Korra Book 1. It seems appropriate to post it in the middle of the night since, well… the night is dark and full of terrors, and this thing is pretty spooky if I do say so myself. I remember hearing the phrase “an artist always draws him- or herself no matter the subject” a couple times, and that is certainly hard to shake after attending art school where they have you do about 100 self-portraits before you graduate. We had Amon’s mask (which I designed) sculpted in CG as a reference for the animators, since the patterns can be tricky to draw in various angles. And even though I practically traced the mask in this illustration straight from the CG model, something about the lens distortion and the angle of the mask made it end up looking like me. When I mentioned it to my wife she said, “Yeah, I’ve been thinking that the whole time you were working on it but I didn’t want to say anything.” Apparently I’m evil. Bryan being Amon is probably the only Amon theory that makes sense.

masterarrowhead:

bryankonietzko:

This is the bottom layer of a piece of press art I’m working on for the fast-approaching finale of The Legend of Korra Book 1. It seems appropriate to post it in the middle of the night since, well… the night is dark and full of terrors, and this thing is pretty spooky if I do say so myself.

I remember hearing the phrase “an artist always draws him- or herself no matter the subject” a couple times, and that is certainly hard to shake after attending art school where they have you do about 100 self-portraits before you graduate. We had Amon’s mask (which I designed) sculpted in CG as a reference for the animators, since the patterns can be tricky to draw in various angles. And even though I practically traced the mask in this illustration straight from the CG model, something about the lens distortion and the angle of the mask made it end up looking like me. When I mentioned it to my wife she said, “Yeah, I’ve been thinking that the whole time you were working on it but I didn’t want to say anything.” Apparently I’m evil.

Bryan being Amon is probably the only Amon theory that makes sense.

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May 30th, 2012 at 8:49PM

sifu-kisu:

bryankonietzko:

I “performed” this “dance” for video reference of this kid in episode 302 of Avatar, “The Headband.” I rarely shy away from making a complete ass of myself in the name of fun, so I thought I’d share this with you guys. This was taped back in 2006, but I think my back still hurts.

Back in the day.

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May 7th, 2012 at 7:35PM

5-centimeterspersecond:

The Making of Avatar: From Real Life To Animation
↳ Jet  

Avatar, huh? Very nice.

OH MY GOD

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May 5th, 2012 at 5:10PM

BRYKE APPRECIATION POST.

minniethelastspazzbender:

brykebepraised:

captainimprobable:

Just please reblog this if you love the amazing Mike Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, for never ever failing us and making our lives amazing with their work.

Thank you for your characters.

Thank you for your shows.

THANK YOU BRYKE.

Thank you for EVERYTHING.

Yes. Praise be to Bryke. <3

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May 4th, 2012 at 10:40AM

bei-fong-appreciation-blog:

vitamingem:

Bryan Konietzko has invited you to Lake Laogai…

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April 30th, 2012 at 9:31PM
chongthenomad: avatargrimes: delicioustrap: korravangelist: bryankonietzko: P.S. I AM BRYAN KONIETZKO AND I WRITE MY TEXT ON TOP WHEN I REBLOG! EVEN THIS P.S. IS ON TOP! DEAL WITH IT! Just kidding, I didn’t know that. But why would that surprise anyone? I don’t know how to make or post a GIF, remember? When I was your age a tumbler was something you put rocks in to make them shiny. AMAZING! korravangelist: i wanted to draw avatar state!korra too i’m sorry for reblogging this again but omg his commentary OH MY GOSH OH MY. The creator to my favorite show, everybody.

chongthenomad:

avatargrimes:

delicioustrap:

korravangelist:

bryankonietzko:

P.S. I AM BRYAN KONIETZKO AND I WRITE MY TEXT ON TOP WHEN I REBLOG! EVEN THIS P.S. IS ON TOP! DEAL WITH IT! Just kidding, I didn’t know that. But why would that surprise anyone? I don’t know how to make or post a GIF, remember? When I was your age a tumbler was something you put rocks in to make them shiny.

AMAZING!

korravangelist:

i wanted to draw avatar state!korra too

i’m sorry for reblogging this again but omg his commentary

OH MY GOSH

OH MY.

The creator to my favorite show, everybody.

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April 24th, 2012 at 8:40PM
korras-legacy: chongthenomad: marauders4evr: Dear Bryke, From, Tumblr WE SEE EVERYYTTTTHIIINNNGGGG OH GOD BRYKE HAS TO SEE THIS LOOOL This almost makes me wonder whether or not Bryan trolls his tag. :U

korras-legacy:

chongthenomad:

marauders4evr:

Dear Bryke,

From,

Tumblr

WE SEE

EVERYYTTTTHIIINNNGGGG

OH GOD BRYKE HAS TO SEE THIS LOOOL

This almost makes me wonder whether or not Bryan trolls his tag. :U

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April 23rd, 2012 at 9:02PM
hittin-on-all-sixes: It’s okay Bryan, we still love you!

hittin-on-all-sixes:

It’s okay Bryan, we still love you!

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April 18th, 2012 at 11:05AM

baudelaired:

Bryan uses himself as a reference = perfection.

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April 16th, 2012 at 6:34PM

thejasmindragon:


“I thought it would be fun to show you guys the original (bad) acting reference I did of Lin Beifong and Korra in this sequence for the animators.” - Bryan Konietzko

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April 16th, 2012 at 5:36PM

The Legend of Korra References..

youngjli:

Pretty much one of the best/craziest people working in this production. xD

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April 13th, 2012 at 9:07PM

He’s one of us.

Mind freakin’ blown, guys. Bryan Konietzko has a Tumblr.

HOW THE HELL DID I NOT KNOW THIS BEFORE NOW!?!??

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April 2nd, 2012 at 10:06AM

Bryan and Michael just love to fuck with us

  • Bryan: Hey Michael, what do you think will happen if we leak this tiny flash of Korra kissing Mako?
  • Michael: Bryan, that's not a good idea.
  • Bryan: Well I'm still doing it.
  • Bryan: *click*
  • The Makorra Universe: OUR TIME HAS COME
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