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Added New Desktop Backgrounds

See all desktop backgrounds available on Sync.

EARLY ACCESS: Memory Cells | SAFE MODE: 08

Music! Find all Safe Music on Sync.

End of Summer Update

Hey all, just giving you a quick update on where things are at.

The next episode of Safe Mode is coming along, currently at at about 6 minutes in length... but I want to work on the ending a bit more and make it more significant. I think it will be worth waiting for a better episode - and so I will continue working on it for the next few months.

You may have noticed I stopped drop...

New Painting Backgrounds & Update

Hey all,

Added two new 4K paintings to the desktop backgrounds. A simple geometric study composition, and a mask study. The mask, I found at a strange antique store in Montreal and decided to paint it. I’m going to make one more painting of it, much larger, maybe 4' x 4'.
2025-06-18 15:40:43 +0000 UTC View Post

Everything is Computer

Everything is Computer by Hexsystem is a dark, atmospheric electronic EP that mixes synth, heavy beats and sparse samples.

Digital Download: Sync

Producer | Hexsystem
Violin & Viola | Ella Haluk Whelan
Recording Engineer | Alan Whelan
Cello | Chloe Mendola ...

Everything is Computer

Everything is Computer by Hexsystem is a dark, atmospheric electronic EP that mixes synth, heavy beats and sparse samples. Download here or on: Sync

Safe Mode Episode 07: Split Apart

Music downloads attached, also available on: Sync

After a long wait, I am happy to present the latest episode of Safe Mode! I will be working on the next episode immediately, and won’t be messing around with bonus videos, or going on a Neil DeGrasse Tyson binge. My focus now is...

Behind the scenes... recording the live drums

A short preview of the upcoming music for the next episode.

Phone Backgrounds

Added some phone backgrounds of recent and old paintings. Also available on Sync.

Fall Update

Hey everyone,

Just giving you a quick update. Things might be quiet for a bit, as I've fallen into writing another music album. Safe Mode still on hold but being worked on periodically. I much appreciate your support despite lack of updates. The Patreon funds are going into studio recordings of strings, mandolins and drums. The upcoming album will be more intense, electronic/beat based th...

Rainbow Reading the Book of Soyga

Levar Burton, beloved for his soothing voice and literary enthusiasm, sits down with the mysterious Book of Soyga, his curiosity piqued by its enigmatic reputation. As he opens the ancient tome, his fingers trace the cryptic symbols and arcane diagrams. Suddenly, his eyes widen, and his voice shifts from its familiar warm timbre to an otherworldly cadence.

What do you see?

Music exclusively on Patreon for now: Sync

EARLY ACCESS: Nothin’s Sweeter than Sunday

What day of the week is it? That’s for me to know and you to find out.

I’ve been making screenprinted shirts in Montreal. New one is the “Nothin’s Sweeter than Sunday” shirt, if you would like to pick one up, be sure to use this Patreon Exclu...

A Date with Chimney Alfonzo (Patreon Exclusive)

Allow Chimney Alfonzo to indulge in himself, his food, and you on a first date. You won’t be able to erase it from memory, because it’s animated in crayon!

Submitting this one to festivals. As a Patreon supporter, you can watch it right now!

Very short clip of upcoming Chimney Alfonzo vid

The crispy texture of crayon was too hard to resist sharing an early clip. This "Date with Chimney" Alfonzo video is taking a long time to create, but it's so hilarious and satisfying to watch. The final video will be scanned in 4K, and will be Patreon exclusive for quite a while. I will share the final video with you all, then try and get it into some festivals. After that it will get posted t...

The Condemnation

Interface Trailer & Spring Update

Above is a trailer for Interface. After all this time, I never created a proper one - but there is a reason why, other than for just promotion.

During the past few months I've decided to commit myself to getting Interface made into a feature live action film. I'm not a fan of talking about stuff that isn't 100% going to happen, but I owe it to you, since you're all my top supporters - and...

Karp Maxxing

New bonus video.

Preview of experimental animation...

Hey friends, just giving you an update on what I'm working on. Several other things happening too it's just taking a while. Until later!

4K Desktop Backgrounds

Hey everyone, just adding some new desktop backgrounds to be included at all tiers. There are cropped versions (above), or the full versions of the paintings with a black border matte (attached).

You can find all the backgrounds here: Sync

Spiritual Paralysis Vinyl Discount Codes

Hello Patreon supporter! If you're thinking of pre-ordering the new Spiritual Paralysis vinyl LP, be sure to use this discount code for 20% off!

Code: patreon8106
Link to Bandcamp Page

And in case you missed it, digital downloads of this album are available to Patrons here: 2024-01-25 17:44:17 +0000 UTC View Post

Discount Codes for new Hexsystem Vinyl LP

Hello raw tier patron! If you're thinking of pre-ordering the new Spiritual Paralysis vinyl LP, be sure to use this discount code for 30% off!

Code: patreon5824
Link to Bandcamp Page

And don't forget, digital downloads of this album are included free with your patreon support. Downl...

EARLY ACCESS: Spiritual Paralysis LP

Spiritual Paralysis is my 8th full length album comprised of synths, piano, violin, viola, cello, drums, hand percussion, pedal steel guitar, flute and sparse vocals. Produced at a time of creative paralysis that carried over into personal life, the music is always a reflection of my current state of mind. This album with made possible by funds provided by Patrons. Thank you!

Also availa...

Preview of upcoming full length music album...

Live strings, cello, viola, violin, petal steel guitar, drums and more - thanks to all of you. Been working on this one intensely for a while. Masters will be available for all patrons, and physical vinyls which I plan on doing will be heavily discounted (basically sold at cost).

2023-12-28 04:54:40 +0000 UTC View Post

WIP shot for Episode 07 of Safe Mode

End of Year Update

Hey everyone,

Just giving you an update on what’s going on. I'm about half way through Safe Mode episode 07, animating and producing the music for it. It’s taking a while longer than usual because it's a particular emotional episode, and I'm also working on more music, for the episode, but another standalone EP.

I don't know if I've ever expressed this, by the writing for episo...

Music from the I Scream for Tyson-Cream Video

Short 2 track EP. Coming to streaming in a few days.

Download: Sync 

EARLY ACCESS: Neil deGrasse Tyson Eats a Reuben Sandwich in an Empty Airport Terminal

Hey Patrons! I have something new to share with you. Please don't share this video online until after the festival premiere. The individual animations will go live on the channel after.

A taste of what‘s to come...

Hey all, I have many things in the works, its just going to take some more time. Things have been very busy for me this year and it has a affected my animation output, so I appreciate all of your patience on this.

Safe Mode Episode 06 Storyboards

See the attachment for the full document. We story-boarded only part of the episode, and many changes were made from the final cut, but should give you an idea of the process.