A Review

The recent post on Cartoon Brew shows an independent animated film, by Paul Fierlinger, called My Dog Tulip, that will be distributed in the US. A brief synopsis of the film is a lonely old man becomes best friends with his dog, who seems an unlikely companion. They share a connection that is unspoken but felt. Although many people may not relate to having just a dog as a friend, most people can relate to the occasional feeling of loneliness.

As I looked at the trailer, which can be found on Cartoon Brew, I was intrigued about the art style used. The color and design of the backgrounds was relatively subdued, making the main characters pop forward with emphasis. The color palette is light, almost with a watercolor finish. As far as the animation goes, the style is not too naturalistic. The movement is inconsistent with reality, but works because it uses animation for the sake of exaggeration rather than using the medium as a means to duplicating Nature. Based on the trailer, the characters are so believable because their emotions seem genuine rather than artificial.