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44 KEYFRAME RUSTIC REWARDS Rob Lilly Exhausted from sitting at a desk all day and feeling creatively stagnant, Rob Lilly eased his way into woodworking several years back. It reminded him of the days when he was a child playing with Legos. "The reward of constructing something with your hands, something that's tangible. It's a great feeling!" he says. Lilly has worked as a Storyboard Artist, Character Designer and Animator for 24 years. He has no formal woodworking training, relying on a creative mind and YouTube tutorials. "It can save you hours on the saw and help save a finger or two," he says. Inspired by frequent wine-tasting visits to the Central Coast, he loves giving wine barrels and old reclaimed lumber a second chance, whether as an accent piece or furniture. Through the years he's slowly built up his woodshop in his garage. Recently, he acquired a laser printer for customizing pieces with portraits, logos, or art. blackbarrelwoodworks.com 44 KEYFRAME F E AT U R E BEAR NECESSITIES Jiny He Jiny He loves wearable art. "It's a great way for artists to bring their creations to life that add just a little bit of happiness to our everyday lives," she says. The bear drawings on He's scarves are from a picture book collaboration she did with the China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu, China. The book identifies the eight unique species of bears of the world. "I really wanted to bring these images into lifestyle by designing them as scarves," He says. For He, who has worked as a Color Designer and Background Painter, color is important in both animation and her personal work. "I love the way different palettes can define a mood to tell stories without having to use words. I approach each design with color psychology in mind." houseofmykorisa.com Spectacled Bear Satin Scarf $45 Whiskey Barrel Cabinet Repurposed wine barrel $99 0