“Stunning craft across both the visuals and sound design in this short, which gives a fascinating insight into the experience of life modelling.”
“A spectacular & exquisite visual quest”
Nude Triumphant is a collaborative celebration of identity. The project started in 2013 with Roy Joseph Butler’s blog about the life model experience, and now includes animation, live performance, workshops, exhibitions, a book and a collection of digital NFT artworks.
In this short video, Directors Roy Joseph Butler and Leo Crane discuss Nude Triumphant’s genesis and journey. Scroll down to watch the film, find out about workshops, events and exhibitions, delve behind the scenes, and see the full list of cast and crew.
“Best Animated Short for its original animation that takes the viewer on a revealing adventure with robust characters.”
Jay rushes to get ready for another frantic day. Armoured against the sights and sounds of the City, he races against time until a chance encounter propels him into a strange watercolour world. Here, three Nudes reveal their truth and an enigmatic Professor directs time. But will Jay dare to expose himself in order to find the clarity and connection he seeks? Full Cast & Crew.
“The models were very accomplished & the atmosphere friendly, allowing us to free up & enjoy ourselves!”
Come to the Starkers Academy! Every month, Nude Triumphant’s Roy Joseph Butler introduces a new model to the life drawing community at our theatre space in Cooper’s Yard, London SE19. Enjoy a glass of wine and a special playlist while you express your creativity.
Roy also runs a monthly session at Brewer Street Yoga, London W1 where wellbeing and body positivity is part of the experience.
“It’s a very different approach that, even if you don’t follow to the letter, will inform your figure painting probably for ever.”
Painter Leo Crane and art model Roy Joseph Butler explore how to interpret the gestures and movements of the figure through the language of paint. Through a range of exercises, they show how to work with the fluidity and immediacy of watercolour to create lively paintings that are bursting with character and narrative possibility. With experience in both fine art and animation, they share tips on bringing life to the figure, and encourage you to discover a liberating and enjoyable approach to paint.
Buy signed copies direct from the authors (collection only) or visit the Batsford Books website for details of online retailers and ebook options.
128 pages. Published by Batsford Books August 2021
UK £20.00 US $28.99 Can $37.99
“An appealing twist on more rigorous art instruction manuals, focusing on less-explored elements like capturing movement and developing stories through the figure.”
“A delightful study of letting go”
Liberally founder Daisy Rogers chats to Figuration’s Roy Joseph Butler and Leo Crane about their work. During the Q&A, Leo draws a live portrait of Roy. You can draw along too!
Director Leo Crane and writer Roy Joseph Butler share the community and collaboration behind Nude Triumphant as part of a London Animation Club live stream.
FilmPride founder Deborah Espect chats to Writer Roy Joseph Butler and Director Leo Crane about the premiere of their film Nude Triumphant
Maya, Roy & Leo discuss the inspiration & impetus behind Nude Triumphant & The Starkers Academy.
DIRECTOR - Leo Crane
WRITER - Roy Joseph Butler
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING - Haemin Ko, Leo Crane, Aaron Jacob Jones
ANIMATION - Leo Crane, Haemin Ko, Patrick Yates
COMPOSITING & EDITING - Leo Crane, Patrick Yates
SOUND DESIGN - Andy Humphreys / Bark Soho
MUSIC - Andrew Hayes
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS - Jo Calderwood, Maya Williams
STORYBOARD - Patrick Yates
PRODUCER - Abigail Addison / Animate Projects
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Celia Atkin
Based on A LONDON MODEL by ROY JOSEPH BUTLER
Developed with and voiced by real life models
JAY - Roy Joseph Butler
EMM - Maya Williams
MAT - Matthew Oghene
VEE - Valentina Rock
with Jo Calderwood as THE PROFESSOR
ADDITIONAL ARTWORKS Mike Conrad, Paula Conrad, Philip Hewson, Zekria Ibrahimi, Erika Klingler, Richard Lakos, Jessica Lempp, Meghann Loney, Gavin Nicolls, Nicole Nienhaus, Peter O’Hare, Holly Piggott, Shelley Piggott, Nick Richards, Sequoia Ziff
WITH THANKS TO GreatArt, Coopers Yard Studios, Minerva Workshop, Morley College
