The Horse and The Infant Animatic

[@OKDL]

WHEN HE KNEELS AT THE CRADLE HOLY CRAP I STARTED SOBBING

[@toogoodtobetrue.87]

THE EXPRESSIONS???? THE ANGST???? THE PAIN??? THE PERFECTION OF THIS IS UNDESCRIBABLE ! IT'S TOP MASTERPIECE!

[@tumblingartist]

OH MY GOSH- Odysseus with his sword up ready to attack, then his expression seeing a BABY??? OUCH,,, then trying to bargain with other options to avoid killing him and SOBBING AT THE CRADLE?? And the baby is SMILING throughout the whole moral dilemma too- oh gosh, my heart ahshhdgshdhd

[@laceyjs92]

The gripping of the cradle and then falling to his knees is what really gets me 😭

[@esmeriandreamer6429]

The way Odysseus's face drops along with the terror in his eyes- Your artstyle is amazing ❤️

[@midnightgaming3826]

HOW HAS NO ONE COMMENTED ON THIS BEAUTIFUL ANIMATIC?!?! Your art is beautiful and now I have a new musical to check out

[@ravenscamander]

It breaks my heart every time that the first alternative he comes with is adopting the child as his own

[@naricurico1306]

Oh my gosh the absolute grief in the shot where Odysseus is gripping the crib as lightning flashes outside... this is so incredible!! Your line work and expressions are so good!

[@KittyNoodlesPPC]

Okay on behalf of Odysseus THANK YOU FOR NOT MAKING ODYSSEUS CRADLE THE BABY I know he probably would have but somehow it hurts MORE watching the animatics where he's cuddling the baby protectively

[@lyndeepinkerton5118]

there were a lot less horses than I expect, but im not mad about it.

[@sl33pw17h4ng3l5]

Horse = the Trojan Horse, which was Odysseus' idea -> Odysseus is the horse.

[@tiringsarcasm]

This is the second half of the song.

[@biddle2944]

Why would you hurt me like this 😭 That was beautifully done! I can't wait to see any others you do!

[@saravelasco5807]

This kind of choice is something no truly good person would ever be ready for... 💔

[@Crow-ig4py]

The facial expressions are so good omg

[@inkysquidart]

THE WAY YOU DRAW PENELOPE!!!! THE LIGHTING!!!! THE EXPRESSIONS!!!!! THE CLEANNESS OF THE LINES OMG in love

[@inkysquidart]

ALSO ZEUS! HIS EYES!!!!! im obsessed w/ this and all the little details omg

[@esteicy98]

I didn't think this song could hurt me even more than what it already does, but then you come with this perfect animatic, with excellent expressions and beautiful art, and now I want to cry. I love it.

[@somewhatdementedauthor9371]

Such a fantastic animatic! You captured this pivotal moment beautifully.

[@anonymouscausewhynot]

This animatic is perfect; from the anatomy, the expressions, your designs for the characters (especially Penelope), the innocence radiating from Astyanax, the lightning effects! Thank you so much for uploading it!!

[@broadwayaddict6665]

Thank YOU for such kind words! I’m so glad you like it so much🥰🥰

[@serenastrange3915]

The expression. Oh lord, it's perfect! It feels like the expression I imagine he made. How did you do that!? Such great precision! Did you read our mind!? It's just too good. Great job! Awesome one. I mean. Good lord I can't stop watching

[@rosediamond-cm7hd]

i am speechless

[@sibellagenis3942]

This is amazing! Your art style is so beautiful!

[@SIMPLY_GJ]

Bro the amount of beutiful animatics weve gotteb these past weeks is amazing and the absolute dedication and effort you put in this one really shows! Great job 😁

[@artbzd]

Oh my goodness this gave me chills- almost like I was experiencing the song for the first time again. Amazing. What a work of art, thank you for sharing!

[@guardianwafflers33]

THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE CALL A MASTERPIECEEE OMGGGGG THE EXPRESSIONS WERE JUST 👌 👌 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnmartin4119]

Greeks really love that generational conflict. Though honestly often notice that most of the time the conflict exists because the individual gives into the fear of the next generation. Cronus gives in and eats his kids leading to Zeus having to fight to save his siblings, Oedipus was abandoned leading to him killing his dad who Oedipus assumed was just a rude stranger, Achrisius locks his daughter in a tower leading her to eventually birth a demigod hero. And I wonder here if Odysseus did just bring the child in then maybe he could have avoided blood on his hands in general. Generational conflict in Greece feels like a self fulfilling prophecy and is only fated to happen because people believe it will and do something that guarantees it will

[@rj9124]

I have no idea what this musical is or the myth's context but DAMN this hurt my heart

[@mandydoesinfactnose]

as a summary (and from what little i know of the musical), the protagonist is a General, just having conquered a major city and eliminated its ruler (Prince Hector). A god comes to him and says he needs to kill the Prince's infant son, or else the child will grow up and seek revenge on the protagonist's family (most notably, his wife Penelope) several years later. So the protagonist feels torn about whether to kill this baby in order to save his wife and child, or let the baby live and know that his family will face a horrible death in the future.

[@babycakelings]

@@mandydoesinfactnose What happens?

[@alisonoconnor6864]

@@babycakelings He has a song about feeling bad but eventually kills Astyanax(the baby). Either by stabbing him with a dagger or throwing him off the great walls of Troy.

[@babycakelings]

@@alisonoconnor6864 oh that's sad. But knowing what I've heard about the gods he probably made the right choice, just as long as the kid actually dies is all. If they somehow lived he'd be so fucked.

[@makiyahth1047]

I love your style! The lightning was such a cool effect and so well done! Great job!

[@cassidytalsma1818]

It's not the same but the little piano transition at the start here always reminds me of the start of Satisfied from Hamilton.

[@vortexhexside6337]

THE EXPRESSIONS ARE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. THE MOMENT WHERE ODYSSEYS REALIZES WHAT HE HAS TO DO BROKE MY HEART

[@warlick752]

Gotta let you know this animatic in one fell swoop introduced me to this musical and convinced me to find it. So thank you, you did a great job

[@alexkramerblogs]

Completely gripped by this music and you've expressed these moments so, so well*!

[@wagner616]

this is going into my inspiration playlist for sure

[@cierna]

this is amazing.

[@thebardofhearts3449]

THE DESIGNS AND EMOTION IN THIS ANIMATIC! WELL DONE!!!!!

[@nightlox172]

THIS IS SO COOL, THE WAY YOU DREW ALL THE EXPRESSIONS WAS AMAZING! AND THE BABY WAS SO CUTE!

[@simonecassman]

This is incredible... It makes your tear up just watching it!! The fear in his eyes, the innocence of the baby, Penelope's beauty and light-GAH! It's too great! 😭 0:49 is especially heartbreaking

[@deliabailey7422]

Hector looks so cute and innocent

[@broadwayaddict6665]

This is Hector’s son, not Hector!🥰

[@i.s.9451]

DreamWorks vibes Premium quality

[@omen1313]

OHH MY GOD!! this is AMAZING it's very similar to what I envision listening to this song. this is just. i can't even form words about it. its SO GOOD!!!!!!

[@Andi-vc5oz]

honesty I'M on my knees for YOU. this is so amazing!!

[@sumomo2236]

This is incredible. You animated the shock and despair in his eyes so wonderfully, I really felt it. ^_^

[@josil3247]

I'M CRYING..... I LOVE YOUR WORK.....

[@janasen235]

Bro . I'm just speechless

[@autumnskidmore4702]

GORGEOUS, AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING

[@elkeweiss7897]

Simply excellent and professional quality!

[@storyxobssesedxnerd]

I absolutely love your style! It fits very well!

[@Puppypupp]

This is amazing-

[@stardusk5471]

I'm with Odysseus why can't he raise the baby as his own? This hurts me so

[@Hana_H]

Wow I really like your art style!!

[@m.a.9648]

HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE LIKES

[@afishes]

AH I HURTS - THIS IS SO GOOOD 💙💙

[@moonBindigo]

THE EXPRESSIONS!!!! AAAAAAA

[@samanthaavanzi7086]

This Is to good to be true

[@infingirl8488]

LET’S GO THIS IS AMAZING!

[@macxinealexisroque1480]

GOOSEBUMPS 😭😭💔💔

[@olgaharv2325]

OMG! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE IT!!

[@den861]

IT'S 8 AM IM ON THE BUS YOU CANT MAKE ME CRY, OH C'MON- HOW DARE YOU CONVEY EMOTIONS THIS WELL

[@brodydodson918]

nightmare slain

[@TowardsTheMoon880]

DAMN THIS IS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD

[@safirasart]

This is amazing

[@tardisscreechsound7983]

beautiful!!

[@katebridgebuilder420]

SO GOOD! Keep it up!

[@tosterwwannie4766]

i love me a crying odysseus

[@MegaMisfortune]

This is exactly how I pictured it ❤ now you should do Just A Man 😏

[@broadwayaddict6665]

It’s on the way🥰

[@Wishcometrue]

I love how dynamic this is! Would you be open to collaborating for a Remember Them animatic? It would be an honor to work with you and your art!

[@karninana]

Wowww it's so good! Can you make more animatics for Epic the musical?

[@broadwayaddict6665]

I’m working on several rn! Probably not the most effective way to do it but I’m hyperfixating lol

[@DaBezzzz]

What musical is this from? Looks absolutely stunning

[@sl33pw17h4ng3l5]

EPIC the Musical - tells tale of Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War.

[@DaBezzzz]

@@sl33pw17h4ng3l5 thanks!

[@QueenPersephoneKore95]

*Poor Astyanax!!! QnQ*

[@thegreatandterrible4508]

Honestly, the songs didn't really hit me, but this is sort of changing that

[@Bilbo_Baggins-o3l]

Gosh dam

[@dez4676]

Aaaaajhhhjjhhhdbxjfncnfndns There’s not enough animatics for this song and omg this is gorgeous

[@lullaby3410]

Does he end up killing prince hector 🥲

[@broadwayaddict6665]

This isn’t Hector, this is Hector’s son! And there was a prophecy basically telling Odysseus to choose between the baby or himself and his family so yes the baby dies😭😭😭

[@lullaby3410]

@@broadwayaddict6665 nooooo

[@moonyart50]

Ok does he kill the baby? Idk the origin of him 🫠

[@broadwayaddict6665]

He does. In the story, he’s told by the gods that it’s either the baby or Odysseus and his family/kingdom, so he ultimately chooses to throw the baby off the side of the balcony

[@moonyart50]

@@broadwayaddict6665 wow Greek gods suck. Thank you for telling me!

[@PriestleyNicole-k6l]

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[@bazingsgozar5836]

This is amazing