Strong Poses!

There's nothing better than a clear strong pose. They speak for themselves really. This is from 'Duck Amuck' starring Daffy Duck which I recommend watching as it's possibly one of the best episodes of Daffy I've seen! 

"the presentation of any idea so that it is completely and unmistakably clear" 

- Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas (The Illusion of Life)

Daffy Duck walk cycle from 'Duck Amuck' - 1953

Love the walk cycle, it's actually a four step cycle as the hand sways and takes 2 steps to reach from the back to the front and another 2 steps back again! Something interesting about this is the lowest position is also the contact and the highest is the passing position instead of the up and down positions being in between the contact and passing. I believe this is what gives it that 'lazy' bounce. It's such a wonderful walk the more I study it the more I keep discovering. I've just included the contact and passing positions below so you can see the swaying shoulder movement. 

Hoping to try something like this once I get some more basic walk cycles nailed!

Lollipop Trees! from "Boobs in the Woods" Daffy Duck cartoon (1948)

Love these trees by Richard H. Thomas!

Just look how observant Porky Pig is!