Brush: A Fox Tale Animated Short Film

Brush: A Fox Tale
An animated short film by Willi Anton & Faustina Arriola
A painting fox has a crush on his neighbor. When he tries to hide it his other paintings come to life to try to convince him otherwise.
Produced at California College of the Arts 2018.
Original Score composed by Raymond Miller.
Twitter: @BrushFoxTale
Contact: [e-mail]
Willi Anton
Website: www.willi-anton.com/
Twitter: @wanton360
Faustina Arriola
Website: www.faustina-arriola.com/
Twitter: @faustinya

[@wakkaseta8351]

Nick Wilde's country cousin.

[@zacharyjohnson9562]

The execution on the comment is so greatz

[@leventefekete113]

is not no way 😂

[@Hearttoons2003.]

Yes!!!

[@nasahess8347]

Omg yes

[@lunardragon4515]

LMAO, I thought the same thing!!!

[@justpaula6411]

Plot twist: The girl fox did the cookies with her tail

[@batdoi_sadboi]

Oh no, the amount of fur that must of got in there...

[@SanguiniCore]

hair cookies

[@RikaShinePY]

I dont think so

[@wimtofi5587]

Hi..Apologies want for comment here! I think I deserve your attention! Can I get a Subscribe? :)

[@floor4834]

@@wimtofi5587 how bout no

[@DschungelKatze]

This guy: paints the fox girl with his tail without even looking at the canvas Me: messes up with drawing guidelines

[@mariajuliagutierrez990]

Category: *people and blogs*

[@sneakycatto3886]

heretic [] i Think His tail Did it on Their own

[@noxx_foxx]

heretic [] I wheezed so hard I made my nose bleed ;w;

[@frogee2725]

I think his tail has a mind of its own

[@genericbonk]

feel you bro

[@sneakycatto3886]

You know what’s a great short film/animation? When the character’s do not need to speak to show emotion

[@bigshrekhorner]

Classic "show, don't tell"

[@RachelAtFoodiesVegetarian]

Absolutely.

[@RachelAtFoodiesVegetarian]

@@goshagrandchild6500 Yeah but I think he means more like Wall - E - where there's no speaking from any of the main characters

[@RachelAtFoodiesVegetarian]

@@goshagrandchild6500 😂😂😂 Nono I just meant that Wall - E has main characters fall in love, no words spoken - there's talking when humans enter but the entire first half of the film no word is spoken. Wallace and Gromits show is still full of talking - it's just that one single character doesn't, assumedly because he's a dog.

[@a.k8185]

Basically Aardman

[@gigidominguez6542]

Young Nick Wilde: Daddy, how did you meet mommy? Dad: Well, you see son,-

[@pasteladelicore7806]

YES

[@TaffyKet]

- I drew her and she falled in love with me.

[@TaffyKet]

@lazy axolotl thx

[@handlesRtrash354]

I am agree

[@NDJunction]

its a story about mild drugs, hallucinating and getting clean because of dem free cookies, boi...and that is double entendre, son

[@softest_eevee]

DON'T CRY OVER THE ANIMATED FOXES DON'T CRY OVER THE ANIMATED FOXES DON'T

[@flurryhowl9277]

dead so dead Cries anyway

[@heihei9885]

Why?... IT’S ADORABLE😍😍

[@airconditioning5351]

what's so sad?

[@hellhoundz_133]

TOO LATE

[@idrinktoforgetbutialwaysre821]

It ok buddy i did to

[@calvinfujii5921]

The two foxes are artists in different fields. That's why they connect with each other so well.

[@thestrangestfoox2158]

Just realised the name is ironic because a fox’s tail is actually called a brush

[@allisongreen4022]

Yasss the late people club!!

[@dope4109]

I'm happy that there are actually people commenting in this video in 2020 :D

[@Dramadonia]

I had no idea. We learn something new everyday.

[@pulse6247]

@@allisongreen4022 Omg that was so bad

[@fernandogunthorando1379]

wow guess i am here too

[@InkRose]

I wonder how much washing it takes to clean his tail from paint every night.

[@loxolol]

Ink Rose XD

[@Dinolord-rd4mx]

25 hours a day

[@lpscupcakelover7470]

Ink Rose LOL

[@AI-yl2yz]

How’d he manage all the paints with that one tail? He uses one color at a time, right? Needs be many washings, maybe not as thoroughly as the last one.

[@testortrapzz2830]

I’m sure it’s Water washable

[@Bobsheaux]

Here's hoping this little gem helps you find plenty of work. :)

[@charmander297aj8]

Bobsheaux Ha I didn’t expect to see you here. I completely agree with what you said. This story and art style and the way it’s so smooth, it defines pure beauty.

[@theberrby6836]

Yeah

[@rex6039]

1:45 How the paintings just lift their eyebrows is hilarious.

[@bunkuswunkusdunkus]

This thing won 11 awards, think about that for a second

[@SirDella]

So...?

[@bunkuswunkusdunkus]

It’s a big accomplishment!

[@SirDella]

@@bunkuswunkusdunkus I wasn't sure if you were praising it or hating it sorry

[@bunkuswunkusdunkus]

Oh it’s fine!

[@Oopy_Doopy42069]

It should have won more! I love this so much!!

[@ScribblerProductions101]

This is absolutely beautiful, in story and style.

[@dreamwolf7302]

When Scribbler gives a good review, you know its a good one. ;)

[@T_E_G]

Scribbler Productions hello scribbler love your videos!

[@dustinboleware3378]

found a wild scribbler,someone through a pokeball

[@cupcake_animationerstar2466]

that's correct !!

[@milksalmon]

Well that's how foxes confess nowadays.

[@eDrIClImOAnCo]

A painter brush on what should be, A gorgeous thing the world he see. And there his art would come alive, A tiny push from their derive. To help him meet and act and build, The love shall bloom in dawn of field. From there they meet to confess it all, On how they stood, confident and tall.

[@starcubey]

That poem wasn't bad at all.

[@gabbylopez9712]

Edric L. Nice.

[@nickkk1242]

*best comment*

[@averymightybard2098]

❤️

[@0f44]

Edric L. This should be pinned

[@theSheighani42]

I love the constant ear and tail movement, that's so natural for animals, especially more social/playful ones like foxes! Helps them feel real ^^

[@felinediscipline]

The way the woman reacts to the portrait is extremely cute, you can just hear her mind say "Awww"

[@CoreyCoyoteOfficial]

Omg this is so cute. I love it and want to see more

[@ultgamercw6759]

I agree. This is so underrated.

[@smashcop1]

I wanna see an anime of this

[@starwarsfan8588]

I agree

[@augustalbatross5542]

Couldn't agree more!

[@flarethewolf3967]

Damn Dog Games Yay a furry :3

[@wickermind6668]

"So, on a scale of one-to-ten, how furry are you?" Me: "yes"

[@johanna_sfmb2975]

xD

[@wulf768]

Lol 10

[@iambeevevo6446]

Uh is very an answer?

[@sovietsoft8383]

420

[@ferro9926]

"Just ten as the maximum!? I am insulted!" **dons red stained steel helmet and draws two handed longsword from sheath** "HAVE AT THEE"

[@davidpaul6290]

1:45 When your own artwork be judging your skills.

[@macbarrpup2451]

Fr tho

[@MossyBoy_]

*Literally ANY of my friends when they realized I drew something for my crush* 1:39

[@Leeeleee17]

Nick Wilde's parents 😊

[@KAIAKAMI]

a

[@jnntthwlfvalndr3600]

Lol

[@Soniclover3593]

Potential headcannon excepted!

[@coldtoast5546]

I-

[@daspicybirb9356]

Lol I was thinking the same thing!

[@rachelg9873]

I love how the sun, cloud, and tree all hide in her painting.

[@ShastaWolf3]

Rachel G omg I never noticed that!!!

[@bunmangouwu]

that's really some good attention to details

[@lunerlilly]

Omg thanks for pointing that out! I never noticed!

[@BenLogterman]

As well as how they’re animated in 2D giving us a mix between that and 3D animation!

[@MAKO0MAKO0]

So good❤️

[@waluigihentailover6926]

I thought that the title was “Bruh”

[@Prince-oq2hu]

Bruh

[@davidpaul6290]

That’s a bruh moment if ever I saw one.

[@CvndyClvb]

B r u h

[@HaXD1209]

Bruh

[@fyunkyflamingo651]

Me too!! 😂

[@samouflage99]

0:15 in, and I'm already cracking up over how cute this is. Like, she's wearing a sundress! Look at her eyes! And...she's baking cookies in an outside oven while the protagonist watches in awe from his window. This is precious.

[@Research0digo]

"...like..."

[@maxcraftas2468]

I have question. Are u a furry? Cuz if not, i have a messege for u....

[@Apple-qo3uw]

@@maxcraftas2468 not all anthro animals are furries

[@CvndyClvb]

I agree, this was very cute. :>

[@ekokonutz]

Ikr! I mean i'm not a furry and not into drawing or cosplaying as animals at all but this was adorable!

[@TheLexusKitsune]

This is Disney level animation it could easily pass as a Pixar short

[@snoopyaui]

Spyro ik!!!!! I can’t believe that my cousin made this!

[@blizzard4096]

@@snoopyaui wait your cousin made this?!

[@snoopyaui]

kristian neal yeah Faustian arriola

[@snoopyaui]

kristian neal faustina* auto correct

[@blizzard4096]

@@snoopyaui thats amazing and this animation is adorable!! ^^

[@AAvfx]

*wonderful imagination! Simply loved it!* 👍

[@astralgaze_]

Ok I’m sorry but why does that fox’s tail look like one of those worms on a string

[@morgennistuff418]

Ecliipse X *fox i agree

[@madelynt1615]

Oh my god it does

[@astralgaze_]

Omg my typos!

[@teadude]

Exactly xD

[@footbag8402]

you mean the squirmles?

[@YoshTea]

Omg this is awesomee Way better than the stuff illumination puts out

[@T3CHN0L0G1C4L]

YoshTea Why.. Hello there!

[@alieshberr2670]

YoshTea oh hi and i agree 100%

[@tarsier9241]

Yeah also hi big fan

[@0f44]

YoshTea how did you get here? This is nothing related to you jesus christ i was a dumb kid

[@noodleraptor]

Yeah. Illumination makes animation look like a joke. But this is really awesome

[@SonicHaXD]

Fantastic job with the fur animation. It's almost as if the people behind Zootopia made this AWESOME XD

[@RavenWoodsDE]

Pff. Don't insult art! The Zootopia guys botched it compared to this :) Not one single word in the entire animation. Yet the feelings are palpatable. Zootopia didn't manage that.

[@TiffanyRay]

SonicHaXD why? Because it has animals in it.

[@MelodicDragon97]

The art style is almost identical to Zootopia's. What the film is about and how it's executed is irrelevant to how the characters are designed.

[@hannahhoward3667]

Jesse P Zootopia is a movie, of course it would have speaking. It's also made for children, if there was no speaking it would be harder for kids to understand. They were saying how the art style looked similar, the story has no relevance to that comment

[@maddiekoester7785]

Anyone else want to believe those are Nick Wilde’s parents?

[@ashbasher22nerd93]

So damn adorable, extremely well made too. Love the character designs along with the appropriate mix between 2D and 3D animation. Great short.

[@13Okuni1]

I'm SOBBING over how cute this was, I especially loved the little painting subjects being a bunch of little pranksters

[@diabolicaldebacle]

The little nuances of it all, the way he wakes up sleepily, her body language as she melts when she sees the artwork. Adorable

[@kat3lynhammer801]

That's a smart idea using the Fox's tail as a paintbrush

[@lilacdragon44]

The tail of a fox is literally called a brush

[@purplefox9783]

tho they painted it wrong

[@misadventurousguy3859]

Well, some people use their fingers to paint in real life so...

[@parading_panda1212]

Yeah, and making it have a mind of it's own when he sees a pretty girl.

[@pactube8833]

I use my front bruch to draw

[@deziediscaya1582]

Art is born to be loved and helps to express the Artist's thoughts and feelings.

[@jacobs.9696]

The secret episode of nick's dad with a second personality in his tail has finally been revealed. Message to Willi Anton & Faustina Arriola: I appreciate you both making this and sharing it with the world. Great job.

[@wonderwoman978]

*WHOLESOME CONTENT™*

[@Saffins]

*THREESOME*

[@alyssakimk]

How do you write like that

[@Saffins]

Dull_ pug200 what you have to do is add * to each ends of your words and sentences

[@alyssakimk]

@@Saffins ok thanks

[@alishajayson7604]

How adorable! The models look incredibly soft, too. I love the subtle detail where the sun, cloud, and tree jumped into the background of the painting. Really clever!

[@sarvman]

I completely missed that. Good eye. On my behalf I was a little caught up in the faces. Stupid cartoon ended......WHY?

[@keerthanakrishnakumarjuttu6381]

This was one of the CUTEST animated short films that I have ever seen!!! As a student who is majoring in animation, seeing works like this really motivates me. Thank you so much for creating and sharing!💛

[@LeafyGreenDA]

I love his animation of waking up. Such subtle details... This was so sweet to watch!

[@lennisetorres1622]

I drew a picture of my crush and it never ended this way 😂💔

[@daspicybirb9356]

Lennise Torres Oof, But at least you tried! :)

[@brayden694]

Respect for the efforts I got bitch smacked🤣😂🤣

[@grumbledig1611]

Well how did it end

[@lennisetorres1622]

Grumble Dig getting friend zoned hard

[@grumbledig1611]

Lol how old were you

[@SpiderRen]

Time to re-watch this for the 18th time!!! THIS IS SO CUTE THE EAR MOVEMENT IS AMAZING

[@aexe1542]

So the paintings wanted to help him take a step forward to date the one he loved... This is SO sweet. Also, this short film is full of heartwarming awesomeness. Great job!!

[@redpanda6497]

I love how the the character designs looks like Beastars characters but the art stlye looks like Zootopia ( Disney ).

[@hk-sf4kj]

Is that a fox looks like nick wilde from zootopia

[@crystelthewolf]

The little red fox lady is so cute i swear

[@oldaccountdrawdragon7252]

Crystel The Wolf ikr!

[@korkiwi]

Can't blame him for admiring and liking her. She is adorable.

[@teilaperez2329]

True bro true Wow thx for likes can I get 100 likes plz Thx

[@teilaperez2329]

Thx you're the best person I ever met

[@OtakuMan05]

An artist in love with his neighbor who happens to be a baker. His imagination runs wild when he can't find the courage to tell her but in the end decides to... It's adorable...

[@DonoVideoProductions]

Expressions are everything in a short without dialog. These are subtle, and perfect!

[@ZHBG-ll7fy]

Of course, I admit the animation is amazing... *BUT IS "FOX TALE" A PUN ON THE PAINTING*

[@elaena2822]

I THOUGHT THAT TOO

[@beckyg1423]

yes

[@shortbean0]

I just realized that.

[@rainespiano]

It should be called fox TAIL

[@vialoma2004]

Rule 34

[@amandachogyal165]

Why don't we ever see a full length film with this great animation? This was awesome. I want to see more. I don't know why they don't have any great film animation like this one out in theaters, it's only these animated shorts that get made....we need more quality like this in a full featured film.

[@Stereo6400]

That’s what makes Spider-verse so awesome 👏

[@thema1998]

@GreenCanine I know that your comment is over three months old but "Especially" only has one c.

[@Sjalabais]

Have you heard of...eh...Disney?

[@michaellevesley3578]

How to train your dragon

[@jamiejr.5846]

its called test the market.

[@intothefey]

Over here laughing and then tearing up a bit at the end. What a wonderful done storyboard, everyone a part of production should be so proud of themselves like, 5/5 stars

[@Rhyas9]

Painting with his tail? I like how you think outside the [F]ox.

[@mixall1640]

1:45 friends when they found out who your crush is😏

[@bringmethatcoffee5235]

i had to stop the video to let out a laugh and look for a comment like this. so good! :D

[@soulevans4324]

Same

[@astiwidiari5773]

Yeah!!! Right!!!!(b^^)b😂😂😂

[@rebeccakamara5853]

mix all more like my sister 🙄🙄🙄

[@HaXD1209]

Objective: *D I E*

[@ryanzerda]

Furries showing their idols fan art like But seriously this is absolutely stunning, really amazing film with fantastic animation, loved it

[@whatamesscollectivearchive6339]

I love this animation too (I`m a furry too 0w0)

[@Freyanistic]

Ryan Fenn same

[@audreycecil1540]

This is and amazing story and it shows you shouldn’t be afraid to tell someone how you fell about them. Also kudos to everyone who work so hard on this because the animation was amazing so smooth and natural! The fur simulation is wonderfully made as well! So Willi and Faustina VERY well done on fur. Thank you so much and I love your work!

[@coyotebite397]

Bravo, what a beautiful work of art. Love how you even had the foxes be different from each other, and show every bit of the thought and feelings for each one.

[@AliPyro]

The fox is me whenever I have a crush on someone lol. If I like you, then expect a ton if art. Of course I'll also draw for my good friends as well, but my crushes get like, a drawing a week or something.

[@Chrono_Mitsurugi]

Muses can come from anywhere. Follow your's dear artist. Keep spreading joy. I can't speak for everyone, but know that at least this guy appreciates what you do.

[@syahaz7088]

Oh my so true!

[@foxxynyathefurryfox3357]

AliPyro ikr

[@fine-n-dandy]

Saaaaaame

[@Fuwaketsuu]

OML samE here-

[@AFoxGuy]

2 Words .. Disney/Pixar Job

[@ferro9926]

Why not talk to them and have it made as a short?

[@DRoman1]

That's 3

[@AN-ou6qu]

737-100 Lover so, three?

[@halfasleep_]

It's Three ;-;

[@PrizmKing_EditZ]

Plot twist: the paintings that came to life are secretly fbi agents

[@EL3CTR0LYTE]

*FBI would like to know your location*

[@edwardwicks304]

Lol 🤣

[@wolflahti412]

The expressions (facial and body) are artfully executed and spot on.

[@kitmelton5126]

I love the 2D+3D ANIMATION, it almost gives it that stop motion animation feel. Which I think is amazing...

[@SanguiniCore]

totally

[@gummyrats407]

That red fox lady is just soooo cute and pretty! Whoever designed her did a very good job ^w^

[@Uncl3_Ry]

I love that there are no words. This is art.

[@fortimusprime]

Absolutely AMAZING! Creative storytelling! And Amazing animation!

[@ember_shep8181]

I don't know if I'm the only one who noticed, but the fur rustles depending on the situation. Like when the fox saw the painting the fur stood up. I don't know if this was mean to be but its kinda cool.

[@awesomeguy3608]

This was in my recommended and I'm not a furry so... *still clicks on video

[@twistedchan1698]

awesomeGUY 360 same 😂

[@artemis_furrson]

Well, deep within, we are all furries.

[@africaisacontinent2149]

@@artemis_furrson speak 4 ur self man

[@Cornbread_]

-they're not furries but okay-

[@BK-xg3mw]

jesus christ, anthropomorphic animal _does not_ equal furry

[@untrust2033]

*I can't be the only one who thought the title said bruh*

[@kristijanoros7208]

bruh

[@m4nuel_su4rez_93]

Awww this is so adorable and beautiful! I hope you continue like this I liked it a lot 🤭💕

[@robot_boi]

KZbin: How many awards do you want on your thumbnail? Brush: *Yes*

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

LMO

[@Scurrow]

she finds his deviant art the next day and it's like, ALL pictures of her. Like, way too many.

[@JewelWildmoon]

Scurrow Awkwarrrrrrd XD

[@tehrobotickitten7050]

You know, not like risque pictures of her, but just...pictures of her...his entire DeviantArt is just pictures of her...

[@reggie9897]

Scurrow lol XD

[@ZEthanEZ]

This is by far the best animation I’ve ever seen I am so happy, thank you so much man it is amazing

[@Shailesh-et1by]

To put it shortly, it's one of the most amazing things that i've ever seen.

[@MelonFaux]

Congrats working on the animation you've been doing for months guys! the animation looks good! And we know that this animation will be the greatest one of all! This animation is almost similar to Zootopia! And we fans really love it!

[@strionic770]

Westly Melon First thing I thought when looking at the thumbnail was “Hey, that looks like Nick Wilde”

[@FixerFox_]

Congratulations on your film both of you made a great work!

[@mattyfox_]

Just found this This is honestly a gem of a project

[@candykingdom2967]

1:46 my friends when they find out who I have a crush on

[@kitnkindlin683]

I was smiling like a idiot the whole time watching it xD it was sooo coooooooot

[@EBurns-yx5sw]

same lol i was like "JUST GIVE HER THE DANG PAINTING I'TLL BE CUTEEEE!"

[@Ravon2107]

lols

[@SkylierRain]

This is cute beyond belief you guys made such an incredible work of art here!

[@jcj268]

This is such a cute short film I hope we see more of these two😊

[@debanwitahajra]

Awwee, thank you for this. This is just so sweet!

[@ASpacywalf]

Oooh i cant wait for more these animations are Legendary

[@mikamika2056]

Brush A fox's tail I see what you did there

[@derpthing3707]

i respecc that joji pfp

[@ImJustJAG]

Haha

[@WatersnakeMadeThis]

it's prolly like the best title ever

[@MParix]

I wonder how much beautiful positive fantasy and creativity some people has!❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@mitchellbarton7915]

Omg that HAD to have been the cutest thing I've seen in forever. I love the detail that went into the characters!!! Lol I started crying because of that ending and one of my cats tried her best to console me cause she thought I was sad.

[@meowniumn]

CUTE I LOVE FOXES

[@Retr-xl7rj]

Same!!!!

[@nimocat9005]

Meeeeeeh tooooo

[@xcato13x]

Me too

[@StarAmpharosDraws]

The grey fox looks alot like Nick from Zootopia

[@arcadeyous]

Grey wolf version of Nick

[@dorotheavictor1189]

time to get sued lol

[@frizzleedits513]

STUDIO VIXEN Maybe this is the story of his parents

[@williammartinez4471]

AMI MAX BUBBLES Y ELLIOT 4 LO VIERON

[@vheahe8262]

@@frizzleedits513 WOAH

[@carlissasalas8834]

My heart just melted threw out the whole thing. This is so beautiful! This is so well interpreted

[@xanderhuskie5172]

Everything is so lovely, truly wonderful!

[@davimatias8492]

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[@narndraws]

GREAT FREAKING WORK!!!!!!

[@captoonsvideo]

Oh my goodness, I remember watching this, so adorable!!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@Grow_Rich_with_Andrew_Tate]

You've gained me as a genuine and heart touching subscriber of you!

[@foxythepiratefoxy7316]

This has a poblem... *IT ENDS* ;-;

[@HamHatter]

Absolutely stunning and adorable. You should be very VERY proud of yourselves! :D

[@sarahweltens2022]

Okay, I’m not even finished with the video, and I wanna say this is STUNNING. So smooth, fur animation looks great, and the character designs are beautiful. and don’t even get me started on the scenery. I swear, this video needs more attention so you get nominated for an award or something. I’m definitely gonna sub, and take a closer look at your channel. Thank you so much for blessing my eyes with this masterpiece. 💕🥳💕

[@bettyblades169]

"Faustina Arriola" is way up there on the list of the most amazing names I have ever heard.

[@Keywora]

This is absolutely adorable! The expressions are just perfect on these two characters.

[@SM-lb3zr]

*Oww!! Que hermoso!! :'3*

[@inkwaq]

Saok мѕи hello seré english

[@pokedex2988]

mali dj gamer nigga Spanish ain’t even that hard g

[@spacethingxx]

@@pokedex2988 rude!!

[@pokedex2988]

SpāceThingXx ;3 how? ÓwÒ I know how to speak Spanish all you need to do is be persistent in learning

[@tradsreality7572]

Yeah they’re right, It’s not that hard, plus it says “How adorable!”

[@jawariaasif3588]

Whole video is a masterpiece with simplicity ♥️just loved it💕💕

[@alamblare9232]

I will never get tired of watching this!