About

Draw on your Potential

Animation-ish™ is the animation program with a mission. Animation-ish is designed to encourage the artist in everyone, from amateur to professional, from kids to grown up kids. The program's simple-to-use tools, engaging design, and multiple levels of complexity offers a fun, rewarding experience that gives you the courage to create with confidence!

You will be using software powered by Toon Boom Animation, the source of professionals, while guided with the gentle spirit of learning brought to you by FableVision.

Animation-ish is hosted by "creativity advocate" Peter H. Reynolds, and the "ish-ful" philosophy espoused in his books "The Dot" and "Ish" infuses every facet of the program. Video clips of Peter's inspirational tips and a library of his whimsical drawings are just a click away whenever you need a creative nudge.  Then, you can easily export your animations to a variety of formats to share with the world!

With Animation-ish, you're you are invited to view online lessons in the art of animation from Peter and his team of animators at FableVision Studios.

FableVision and ToonBoom:
Partnering to Help Move the World

Animation-ish is the result of a unique partnership between Boston-based FableVision, the award winning children's media company, and Montreal-based ToonBoom Animation, creators of the professional animation tools used in major Hollywood Studio animated films including The Simpsons Movie and the Triplets of Belleville.  The combination of ToonBoom's state-of-the art engineering and FableVision's educational philosophy and irresistible design is what makes Animation-ish truly unlike any other animation program available. Animation-ish will inspire kids, parents, and teachers to make their mark and help move the world to a better place, one dot at a time.