Ryan Larkin died at 63

[Fredl]

It's amazing how an acclaimed animation genius can end up begging on the street.

Here's a Wikipedia article on the man:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Larkin

[Zoober]

Very sad ending to an amazing life. I hope that we get to see his spare change film in some form eventually.

[Slurry]

I had a chance to see Mr Larkin at the Ottawa International Animation Festival back in '04.
They showed his Academy nominated short "Walking (http://www.nfb.ca/trouverunfilm/fichefilm.php?lg=en&id=10985&v=h)" before the (soon to be) Academy Award winning short "Ryan", by Chris Landreth.
The audience gave hm a standing ovation which he graciously accepted. Both films are outstanding works of art and I highly recommend both.
It was sad to leave the building and see Larkin with Landreth, Chris Robinson and others feeding him a 6 pack of Carling Black Label. Apparently the free booze was one of the reasons Larkin agreed to attend the festival.
I am sure he had a very difficult life. But he also had many extensions of help to get his life back on track. In his later years, these offerings came from Chris Robinson and Landreth. A lot of his hardships were by choice and self-inflicted.
Sorry to see him go but great that his animation will live on as a testament to his genius.

Chris Robinson Article (http://www.awn.com/mag/issue5.08/5.08pages/robinsonlarkin.php3)

Chris Robinson Article #2 (http://mag.awn.com/index.php?ltype=Columns&article_no=2084&page=3)

Chris Robinson Article #3 (http://mag.awn.com/index.php?ltype=search&sval=Ryan+Larkin&article_no=2311)

ps - Hey Nate! We still have to get together for that beer!

[ThomasMahler]

Ryan is probably the best CG Shortfilm I've seen.

Man, that was unexpected. I hoped that the shortfilm would be enough motivation for Ryan to come back into the world of creation. Another fabulous shortfilm would have been an amazing good-bye present.

That's really sad, really sucks.

[chamsae]

RIP..
Ryan was one of my favourite, most celebrated artist...
so sad to hear this.

[rebb]

R.I.P. Ryan..

Here's a link to the Short by Chris Landreth, in case people are looking for it : http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2221051144364079933 .

[RobertoOrtiz]

R.I.P. Ryan..

He was amazing artist, and sadly he remained in obscurity for far too long.

Thanks to Chris Landret' Ryan I was introduced to the wonderful works of this artist, and his struggle against his personal demons.

May he rest in peace.

-R

[cresshead]

am i right in that i'm sure i saw 'bingo' walk past in one scene in the ryan short film...

[RobertoOrtiz]

am i right in that i'm sure i saw 'bingo' walk past in one scene in the ryan short film...

Yes he was there...

:)

-R

[cresshead]

cool!
great short film btw...love these wacky off beat animations and ''bingo'' will never leave my memory!....

[DuttyFoot]

R.I.P Ryan

Chris Landreth came to our local siggraph chapter back in december. He showed Ryan and also told us Ryan started working on a project of his own.. Its so sad to hear that he passed away.

[Cig74]

What a brilliant and tortured soul. I hope that he has found peace.

[Jefe]

Ryan Larkin, was a remarkable man.

Thank you for all your contributions, and rest in peace.

[elysianalartist]

does any one know of a link to walking that is good. I know there was one previously but it doesn't either stream well or just a few screencaps. Thanks I appreciate it :)

[Jadetiger]

Very sad to hear. I've only just recently come to know and appreciate his work. I love Chris' animation "Ryan" too. It's a shame he was not appreciated as he should have been.

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