Dane Zalsos
"Renn.aissance"
animator, story artist
OBJECT & LIFE STUDIES
mannequin study ; charcoal
figure study ; charcoal
protest study ; charcoal
lighting study ; graphite pencil
skull studies ; charcoal
pattern + fabric study ; graphite pencil
cross-hatching ; pen & ink
botanical study ; gouache & colored pencil
model study ; charcoal (vine)
fabric study ; ink wash
hand + foot study ; graphite pencil
model study ; charcoal
arm study ; charcoal
color study ; acrylic
athletic foot study ; charcoa
model study ; charcoal (vine)
ILLUSTRATIONS
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATIONS
bullseye
COERTHAN TORMENT
DRAGONSINGER
"Iris sanguinea"
PHYSICAL ILLUSTRATIONS
MAZE - paper cutouts w/ gouache & ink
THEATRE OF THE MIND - gouache
greenhousing - gouache & ink
MOOD - graphite (inspired by "Mood" - DPR IAN)
"QUIET DOWN" - gouache
OUTTA MY HEAD - gouache & ink framed by wood (inspired by "The Wolf" - SIAMES)
OUTTA MY HEAD - left view
OUTTA MY HEAD - right view
SUMAYAW, SUMUNOD ("dance, follow") - gouache & ink bound by satin tape
binasuan panel (left)
tinikling panel (middle)
sayaw sa banko panel (right)
baybayin title & spanish colonial-era framework (front cover)
RUNNING 20K LEAGUES - gouache & ink bound with textured paper
RUNNING 20K LEAGUES - left view
RUNNING 20K LEAGUES - right view
RUNNING 20K LEAGUES - korean lyric from Hope World: "20k leagues under the sea" (back panel)
ANIMATIONS, ANIMATICS, & STORYBOARDS
HOPE WORLD
Animatic
Hope World is paired with a physical art piece.
It can be found in the Illustrations Gallery.
HIGHLIGHTS
"Running 20k leagues under the sea"
Storyboards, pt. 1
Storyboards, pt. 2
Roughs, pt. 1
Roughs, pt. 2
Final Animation
ONLY ON YOUR TERMS
Animatic & Animation
(Content Warning: Blood, Violence, & Adult Language)
See more about the Main Character here.
"Can I make rent?
'Sure, and NOT MUCH ELSE!'"
"Argument" Thumbnails
Base Animation
Final Animation
"Truth" Thumbnails
Base Animation + Camera Test
Final Animation
"I'LL NEVER BE ENOUGH UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE'"
"Beatdown" Thumbnails, pt. 1
Roughs w/ Camera
Final Animation
HONOR & VALOR
Concept Video & Character Exploration
More about the Main 3 Characters here.
HIGHLIGHTS
Rotoscoped Strut Scene
Storyboards
Skeleton Test
Roughs, pt. 1
Roughs, pt. 2
Final Animation
CHARACTER DESIGN
Iris Valor, the Oldest Brother
"Iris" - Draft 1
"Iris" - Draft 02
Iris - "No Cloak"
Lavender Valor, the Middle Child
"Lavender" - Draft 1
"Lavender" - Draft 02
Lavender - "Dressed Down"
Violet Valor, the Little Sister
"Violet" - Draft 1
"Violet" - Sketches
Violet - "Alternatives"
Full Trio/Duo
Valor Family Height Comparison
"Sibling Trio"
"Little Siblings"
Animation Tests
(content warnining for slight adult language)
"Renn (Kind Of)"
Concept 1
Concept 1.2
Concept 2
Concept 2.2
Concept 3
Concept 4
Extra Expression Doodle
Animation Test
Sass
Bust Turnaround
Early Sketches (1)
Early Sketches (2)
Final Drafts (1)
Final Drafts (2)
SKETCHBOOK
Miscellaneous Work that never had the chance to be fully rendered.
ANIMATION REEL
See the work in detail Below:
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dane Zalsos is an animator, storyboard artist, and writer based in the city of Glendale, California. Enamored by culture, and appreciative of history, she fell in love with both animated and live-action films of all eras.Commonly going by the nickname Renn, both as an online moniker and an artist name, Dane strives to tell the world how she sees it in her eyes. It is her mission to bring a heartfelt touch of her own to the screen.Dane's top specialty is storyboarding, and works quickly and efficiently to ensure not just visually pleasing results, but a story that can be followed by all audiences. However, this isn't her only skill; some of her best work involve 2D VFX animation and story revision and scriptwriting.With careful brainstorming, thumbnailing, and character and environment design, Dane is a master at putting pen to paper - whether it's her own original works or the visions of her fellow artists and filmmakers.Renn's mind is always working even when her hands aren't. In her free time, she can be found seeking inspiration through her favorite video games or analyzing her most beloved animated movies, anime shows, and TV series. She also enjoys her downtime by rereading her favorite books or exercising her own creative writing skills.
