This is a stage 2 poll thread for the StickPage Lifetime Achievement Awards competition. Choose between the two animators carefully. Watch some of their work before you decide. Support your favorite by posting in the thread. Both reviews and links to his animations are appreciated. Thank you! :)
This is a Stage 2 poll for participants who lost in Stage 1.
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Zhu
The name Xiao Xiao is synonymous with stick animation. Zhu really is one of the first stick animators out there, going back to 2001 with the first installment of his series. He gathered immense popularity not only amongst stick animators and can be considered a true pioneer.
A few links:
Xiao Xiao Series - http://www.stickpage.com/xiaoxiaoseries.shtml
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Oscar Johansson
Most famous for his Castle Series and consequently one of the nominees who needs no introduction, Oscar Johansson brought realism and great storywriting to stick animation from the early beginning of his career. A true pioneer, he used his arts skills to breathe life into the simplest characters there are, sticks, and has successfully introduced voice actors into his animations since 2001 with his Wanted Series. He created animations, but most importantly, he created chracters. His style was heavily immitated and very inspiring.
A few links:
Castle Series - http://www.stickpage.com/castleseries.shtml
Castle Repercussions Part C - http://www.stickpage.com/castlerepercussionsc.shtml
The Stickfather - http://deletionquality.net/animation/view/oscar/the-stickfather
Slakt - http://deletionquality.net/animation/view/oscar/slakt