Ryan Larkin | |
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| Born | July 31, 1943 |
| Died | February 14, 2007 (aged 63) Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Film director Animator |
| Years active | 1964–2007 |
Ryan Larkin (July 31, 1943 – February 14, 2007) was a Canadian animator, artist, and sculptor who rose to fame with the psychedelic Oscar-nominated short Walking (1968) and the acclaimed Street Musique (1972). He was the subject of the Oscar-winning film Ryan.
Born in Durval, a small suburb city in Montreal, the middle child of two siblings, the son of an airplane mechanic father and a secretary mother.[1] Larkin was known for his remarkable understanding and replication of human movement in his work. Instead of rotoscoping Larkin relied on self-study and references to perfect his work.[2] He was also known for his psychedelic and diverse range of animation techniques and mediums, such as charcoal drawing, and Ink and color wash.
- ^ Ballad Of A Thin Man In Search Of Ryan Larkin. Course Technology. 2008. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-59863-560-7.
- ^ Ballad Of A Thin Man In Search Of Ryan Larkin. Course Technology. 2008. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-59863-560-7.