Note to Self: “Sergei and Son”

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    Award-winning cartoonist Marc Ratner is an animation artist and professor of animation. He journals for survival and sanity, occasionally illustrating his entries. Marc holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and completed graduate studies in Film/Video at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). He has several independent animation projects in development.

    Award-winning Colorado Boulevard Newspaper is your go-to source for informative news, engaging events, and vibrant community life in the greater Pasadena area. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence in journalism and remain committed to informing, educating, and collaborating to create a better world, both locally and globally.

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