Green Comma Media

Animation, Illustration, Design

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Digital vs. Watercolor Illustration

Lately I’ve been wondering if I should try to shake up my illustration process. As technology advances, am I wasting time and money on using real watercolor? Should I convert to an entirely digital process? Ask any illustrator and they will tell you that process is essential. These processes need to allow for creativity and uniqueness, while still maintaining consistency of result and efficiency. My current process includes both watercolor

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Original Watercolor Backgrounds for Animation

My Animation Process: From Script to Soundtrack

As 2017 draws to a close, I want to look back on one of the more exciting projects I completed this year. People often ask how I create my animation, and I’d like here to explain a bit of what goes into the process by looking at one rewarding project this year with, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. The task was to create a series of six one-minute animated videos

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Still from Bo Saris, The Addict

Top Nine Animated Music Videos

There are so many amazing animated music videos, I decided I’d like to compile a list of some of my favorites to share. (Many of these I’ve discovered thanks to my love of listening to free music on YouTube while working, but that’s another story.) Compiling this list was a bit of down the rabbit hole, as I spent more time than I meant to watching music videos, BUT, I’ve finally narrowed it down

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  • Amy CampAmy CampOwner, Cycle Forward

    "I loved working with Hilary on two different occasions. She asks a lot of great questions to get to the root of what her clients are looking for. The projects we did together were so completely different from one another, but I was equally thrilled with the end product both times!"

  • Jennifer McKinneyJennifer McKinneyJennifer McKinney Photography

    "Thank you Green Comma! Hilary was so easy to work with and I love how she could put so many of my ideas into one single, concise design."

  • Terese JungleTerese Junglet.jungle design

    "Working with Hilary on our postcard concept was a pleasure and great success. She was able to perfectly illustrate our marketing strategy to communicate to our demographic. And the process was professional, efficient, and fun."

  • Valerie MonacoValerie MonacoFounder, Tally Trove, LLC

    "Hilary offers her clients both creativity and a collaborative spirit. I've received many compliments on the icon that Hilary created for the Booth Scout mobile app. It makes a wonderful first impression!"

  • Neela VaswaniNeela VaswaniGrammy Winner & Author, NCV Foundation

    "Hilary Schenker is a brilliant artist and consummate professional.  Her design, work ethic, understanding of social media, and dedication to her clients is unmatched.  Working with Hilary was a rewarding experience. She really listened to what I wanted and what I needed to achieve, then brought my ideas to life--all while sticking to my budget."

  • Jordan LippmanJordan LippmanExecutive Director, ISA Learning, Inc.

    "Hilary initially impressed me because she showed a sincere interest in our vision, but the illustrations she provided exceeded my already high initial expectations"

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