Leonard Hung

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A little over 2 years (!) ago I wrapped up work on #Centaurworld — made this odd #KikisDeliveryService homage as a goodbye card but realized I never shared it here. Still one of the most well-run productions I’ve gotten to work on, not to mention one where I got to work alongside some fantastic folks (during all the turmoil of 2020 no less!) and make some great friends too. Lots of gratitude again to all of you! #魔女の宅急便 #magic #painting #animation https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGNK2LL7Oh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Been very out of it and rusty for awhile, but slowly getting back into making non-work-related stuff. A couple more studies from life that were gradually chipped away at in between work/life/existential dread/etc. #pleinair #painting #study #evening #morning #sky https://www.instagram.com/p/CixkbjrJZeT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[leonardhung]

Been very out of it and rusty for awhile, but slowly getting back into making non-work-related stuff. A couple more studies from life that were slowly chipped away at in between work/life/existential dread/etc. #pleinair #painting #study #evening #morning #sky https://www.instagram.com/p/CixjzBBrs7O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Really enjoying and inspired by the recent cloudier/rainier than usual LA weather. (Some #pleinair attempts from yesterday. Been meaning to do more location/background studies and paintings if possible. Fingers crossed that workload/timing allows) #painting #clouds #mountains #tree #night https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4YftcP-Zp/?utm_medium=tumblr

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(3/3) Even if the two of us are torn apart, I swear that I will change the world. #revolutionarygirlutena #utena #少女革命ウテナ #madokamagica #魔法少女まどかマギカ https://www.instagram.com/p/CYck8thvxN-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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(2/3) Gonna take who I’ve been up till now, and find the #strength to throw it all away . (Late follow-up to the previous post, but still working on completing some in-progress things between life & work stuff. It’s been a very eventful and busy year, and I have a lot to be grateful and happy about despite everything. But there also seem to be even more reasons to be stressed out and anxious over what the future will bring— here’s hoping we can all find the strength to meet it & find out where we are, the value of being us) Hope your new year is enjoyable yet safe, and see you again very soon⏱⏳ #revolutionarygirlutena #utena #少女革命ウテナ #madokamagica #魔法少女まどかマギカ https://www.instagram.com/p/CYLgGnmL1xj/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leonardhung]

Even if I dream, even if I cry, even if I get hurt... reality keeps on coming recklessly. . (Part 1 of something for Halloween— running a bit late but will still post the rest when they’re done. In the meantime swipe to see the color rough for this piece. Hope you’ve been staying safe, and living your life heroically with style) #revolutionarygirlutena #少女革命ウテナ #madokamagica #魔法少女まどかマギカ #halloween https://www.instagram.com/p/CVuVjo-rM0M/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Beyond those clouds is an island we’ve only dreamed of.” A day late, but happy 35th #anniversary to the original theatrical release of Castle in the Sky (the first film produced under the Studio Ghibli banner!). What a strong start, even if styles and sensibilities would change a lot over time. Still wanting to finish some proper fanart for such an important influence, but for now these studies will have to do. Hope you’re doing ok and staying safe. #CastleInTheSky #天空の城ラピュタ #studioghibli #cloud #sky https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHkDsBlKNr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Together we’ll go into the unknown. #Centaurworld is now available to stream on #Netflix — if you have the means and some time, please consider watching! It took a little boldness and a little bit of magic from many incredibly skilled people (plus me for some reason 🙈), but this show is strange and wonderful and lovely in the absolute best way. Sincerely hoping you enjoy it as much as we all enjoyed working on it. Many thanks to @sketchshark @kimberryknoll and co. for bringing this phenomenal project into being! 🐴🌎🌈 @centaurworldnetflix https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9v96SB7TM/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leonardhung]

Still praying for safe voyages. Happy slightly belated 10th anniversary to From Up On Poppy Hill — here’s to building a better future without disregarding the past 🌊🗻🌅 #fromuponpoppyhill #コクリコ坂から #ghibli https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdIgwujeuZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#Time still waits for no one. Amazing to think it’s already been 15 years since Mamoru Hosoda’s film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was originally released in theaters on July 15, 2006. (Some more slightly late tribute stuff. Even if this film isn’t perfect, it will always be special and precious, and this season will come around again) #thegirlwholeaptthroughtime #時をかける少女 #film https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZOjeVjQ7Y/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Brother, my dear brother... Today I started high school. Of course, I am not so naive as to think it will change my life completely! After all, this year’s cherry blossoms will be just the same as last year’s...” 🌸✉️ (Slightly late tribute for the TV adaptation of Dear Brother, whose original broadcast run started 30 years ago yesterday and combined the OG powers of legendary author/artist Riyoko Ikeda and director Osamu Dezaki. This show really makes me appreciate the potential behind Dezaki’s signature directorial techniques, which I’d foolishly overlooked/ignored for the longest time) #manga #Oniisamae #おにいさまへ https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWlM5CDFYR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leonardhung]

“The stars are not just up in the sky; they’re all around us.” “For all we know, at this very moment, somewhere far beyond all those distant stars...” (First but not last attempt at some #ds9 studies/fanart — started watching this series for the first time last year & can see why it holds up so well and continues to have a loyal fan base. [Many thanks @itistheresa and @malachiward et al for recommending!] Meant to have this ready in time for #fathersday but things have been a bit busy lately. Hope all is well and that you haven’t left too much behind) #startrek #deepspacenine #stars #space #dreamer #dream https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoXOXXL8BG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leonardhung]

Don’t forget. Always, somewhere, someone is cheering for you. . (Indirect spoilers for #CowboyBebop and #PuellaMagiMadokaMagica — Strange mashup/exercise/study/tribute to a couple of classics, based on an iconic sequence from the CB episode “Speak Like A Child”, which first aired on this day back in 1998. Where does the time go? Hope you and your inner child are well) #カウボーイビバップ #魔法少女まどかマギカ #time #child #past #self https://www.instagram.com/p/CQTpt8vDuMO/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leonardhung]

My poor, ugly, lovely daughter #princessmononoke #もののけ姫 #mothersday #studioghibli #forest #wolf https://www.instagram.com/p/COqi36qjWQV/?igshid=18a3qsl9kufq3

[leonardhung]

Being able to speak freely is the lifeblood of love #tokyogodfathers #東京ゴッドファーザーズ #mothersday #family #東京 https://www.instagram.com/p/COqii7oj4hi/?igshid=trrgtssqqmfd

[leonardhung]

“Before you grow up, you should learn how to make the right kind of mistakes. You are still young, so it’s easy to bounce back after getting hurt. If you learn how to take life’s little hits now, it’ll help you later on. See, the older you get, the bigger the consequences are if you mess up. The more responsibilities you have, the less mistakes you’re allowed to make. ...Yeah, sometimes being an adult can really suck. That’s why we’re allowed to drink alcohol!” #madokamagica #魔法少女まどかマギカ #mothersday #responsibility #adulting #alcohol https://www.instagram.com/p/COqhMQvDpV6/?igshid=h7bwn9bpev1b