Ryan larkin biography
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Ryan Larkin
Canadian animator, artist, and sculptor
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).
Ryan larkin biography
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.
Early life
Larkin had idolized his older brother, Ronald, whom he described as "the epitome of cool".[3] In 1958, at the age of fifteen, Larkin witnessed hi