Welcome to the Hatena Featured Artist section of our blog, where we introduce Flipnote creators from around the world.

We post the Hatena Featured Artist every week on Wednesday, and hope to introduce a variety of different artists that will inspire and entertain you.

Be sure to check here every week to see some of the most amazing artists on Flipnote Hatena. Maybe we'll even feature you someday!

Today's Hatena Featured Artist is Olden PROD (id:kroumch) from the Europe and Oceania Region.

Please tell us a little about yourself.

Hello, I am 23 years old and live in France where I work as as an architect. I am married and will be a father soon.

What are your interests or hobbies, and how do you spend your free time?

I enjoy traveling. Whenever I have free time I like to make Flipnotes with my Nintendo DSi.

Please introduce some of your best Flipnotes, and tell us why you like them.

★ This is my best Flipnote and I am very happy with it.

★ This is the first Flipnote I posted for the weekly topic.

★ I had fun animating the circle in this Flipnote.

★ This is first Flipnote I made with a slower speed.

★ I love animals and how they eat.

What techniques or skills are you especially good at in your Flipnotes?

I'm good at creating original sounds for my Flipnotes.

What are some techniques or skills that you wish to improve, try, or learn to do in order make your Flipnotes better?

I sometimes lack the imagination to create new Flipnotes. I also want to improve the movements of my characters.

Please introduce some of your favorite artists on Flipnote Hatena and tell us why you like them or their Flipnotes.

★ judgedredd (id:judgedredd) is a very talented artist.

★ I love the entries for the weekly topic by bluindaco (id:bluindaco).

★ josecandel (id:goomer) animates his characters very well.

Please also check out the Flipnotes by my friends and fans!

Is there something you would like to say to the Flipnote Hatena community?

The success of your Flipnotes is not important. What is most important is to draw and think. I want to thank all of the creators that helped me reach this level.

Click here to check out all of the Flipnotes by Olden PROD (id:kroumch)

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