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Category Archives: animation

Sweet and Sour …

Sweet and Sour is a children’s story by David Novak – A Telling Experience. He brings his story to life in his wonderful way. The illustrations were first drawn as cards to tell the story using a kamishibai, a Japanese paper theatre stage. The story was inspired by the stories David read to his son Jack, ‘especially the tale of Momotaro and the evil Oni (ogres)’.

I met David Novak at the 2016 Sydney International Storytelling Conference and we met up again in 2018. We talked about a simple animation of one of his stories. It was only recently, with the help of a grant David received for the kamishibai stage and pictures, that we got it together.

The Storytelling Conferences are wonderful events attracting storytellers from around the world – creating a feast of stories and presentations. And great inspiration for pictures! I have cartooned at a number of the conferences – see posts from 2025 and 2016.

some of the kamishibai cards …

Working on wellbeing…

A simple animation giving some basic information about mental health – script and voice-over by Aspen Medical for Origin Energy.

Alcohol and other drugs…

A simple whiteboard style animation presenting health information about alcohol and drugs use. Commissioned and scripted by Aspen Medical for Origin Energy staff and workers.

Working remotely, making a difference…

A short video introduction to Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) nursing in the Northern Territory, Australia – the Remote Context.

The second video outlining the Scope of Practice :

Clicking the switch…

South Australian Power Networks Draft Plan 2020-2025 animation, inviting feedback :

South Australia: remote voting…

A simple animation with Pitjantjatjara voiceover demonstrating remote voting for the South Australian State Election on 17th March 2018. A shorter version will be used at remote voting centres on the day.

Making the city great!

A video for the City of Port Phillip, Victoria, encouraging the community to tell what is important to them in keeping their city great. The feedback helps guide the annual budget preparation and Council Plan. Read more here.

Voiceovers by Max McHenry and Ellie Parnell, music by Tom Kneebone.

Metaphors Ink

A short animation for Russell Deal’s new business Metaphors Ink. As many people will know, Russell is a legend, the founder of St Luke’s Innovative Resources, a world renowned publisher of conversation-building card sets and books for social workers, psychologists, counsellors and all human services practitioners.

The soundtrack was created by Tom Kneebone.

It’s a job finding a job

The Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union is working on a comprehensive guide to inform unemployed workers of their rights. This animation encourages people to get involved in the production of an easy to read summary of the Job Active Government Guidelines.

Ideas… working together

A short 11 second animation to demonstrate an idea.