The Art of Ponyo Kristin Cheney not just as art but

not just as art but as a window into another culture

a mysterious crystal was broken creating two new races

and killing monsters for loot

A tsunami of emotions—sharp and heavy

Once the thrill of new lust fades

The Art of Ponyo Kristin Cheney not just as art but*This is NOT a comic! But the director also makes comics! By Hayao Miyazaki. Published by Viz. Hardcover, 272 pages, B&W and Colour, 2013 Ponyo, loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, is a hand drawn feature length film of breathtaking beauty and charm. The art of the film entails not only cels, but striking watercolor and pastel concept sketches and layout pages. Interviews with production principles about their daring choice