January 11 - The Giraffe of War

"A bit of advice: never read a pop-up book about giraffes."

~ Sean Lock

Warren?  Ann?  Warrenann?  ... has some of the most fantastically straight-to-the-point videos on the internet.  No long animated channel intro asking you to like and subscribe, it is right to business "someone asked me how to make a Giraffe...".  I've watched a (relatively) decent number of his videos and I don't think I recall one time he has introduced himself by name so I have to guess.

What is amazing, Wărrē Nӓnn has been at it for 16 years.  LIKE A BOSS.  Honestly if you make balloon art and you haven't seen his channel, you are missing one of the more valuable resources out there.  Over 470 videos, all of which are instructional most of which are tutorials and almost all of which are usable in a live twisting situation.  https://www.youtube.com/@warrenann

This particular video released about a week ago - I like the look of the muzzle for a giraffe or a camel, and since I'm trying to refamiliarize myself with the nuances to all these various animal heads, I thought I'd give it a try.

I had this corny idea about setting up a scene with the four giraffe of the apocalypse that never really panned out.  But here they are, the ... uh ... vertical vanguards of doom?

Aurum, the Golden - A shimmering embodiment of wealth and greed, Aurum represents treasures forever out of reach, luring the world into endless longing and avarice. 

Eclipse, the Black - Towering high enough to blot out the sun, Eclipse casts the world into ominous shadows of fear and hostility.

Hemlock, the Green - Devouring all plant life, Hemlock spreads famine and pestilence, leaving behind barren wastelands and decay. 

Tom - [REDACTED]

 

(view other giraffe)

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The full list of balloons by and inspired by ... Wărrē?: