Legends of Belize

Have a Scary Halloween! This is a Creepy lil' animated Halloween Greeting from GrisDismation to you! Share and scare your family and friends. This 10 second animation includes a concept of an older Maya lady for a character in the Legends of Belize, Tata Duende, the animated movie, by GrisDismation, currently in production. The Legends of Belize, Tata Duende, the animated movie is an ongoing project that documents and captures in film, the essence of the mythical folkloric gnome of Belize called Tata Duende. The mythical gnome is said to protect the animals and jungles of Belize. Dismas and GrissyG, the producers for the animated movie are a husband and wife art team, both born in Belize, Central America, and have passionately developed a series of art, books, and now animated films to help preserve, document, and cherish Belizean mythology and culture. Stay tooned and join GrisDismation on social sites for more info, news, and behind the scenes exciting happenings! Look for...

As artists and animators, here at GrisDismation, GrissyG and I, Dismas, are always experimenting with animation and finding ways to send friendly hello greetings to our friends and family to let them know they're always on our minds. This photo is from a creepy lil' animated Halloween Greeting that we are woking on. The cool thing about this lil' 10 second creepy animation is that it shows a never before seen character from the Legends of Belize, Tata Duende the animated movie. The Legends of Belize, Tata Duende animated movie, currently in production is about a mythical gnome who protects the jungles of Belize in Central America. We are always dropping small reveals, test animations, and behind the scenes exciting stuff, so join us on our social sites! Look for GrisDismation, we're almost everywhere online! Check out more GrisDismation animation! Visit https://www.youtube.com/user/GrisDismation More information about Legends of Belize, Visit LegendsofBelize.com...

This is a Concept Art piece of GrisDismation's Legends Of Belize, Tata Duende, the animated movie. Currently in production. Art by Dismas/GrisDismation. LegendsofBelize.com For centuries folklore and legends have been incorporated into various cultures and are told orally. These amazing stories and traditions are passed down from our elders and continue to fascinate many. GrissyG and I, Dismas, are artists, animators, and authors who are intrigued by the stories of supernatural happenings, ghosts, monsters and things that go bump in the night. For more than a decade we have been working on learning, documenting, and sharing folklore from Belize, the country we were born in. Belize is a wonderful tropical place in Central America with friendly people and delicious foods. It is a country rich with multicultural backgrounds and amazing folklore and legends. The mix of Maya, Garifuna, Mestizo, Mennonites, to mention a few, adds to the diverse and evolving culture of people, storie...

Part 8 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai and more. Visit LegendsofBelize.com for more info about Belizean mythology. Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 7 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai, and more. Visit LegendsofBelize.com for more info about Belize folklore and mythology. Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 6 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai, and more. Visit LegendsofBelize.com for more info about Belize folklore and mythology. To book us to speak at your event about Belize mythological creatures contact us at GrisDismation@gmail.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 5 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai and more. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore visit. LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 4 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia and more. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore visit, LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 3 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito and more. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore,  visit,  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 2 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito and more. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit,  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 1 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, and more. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit,  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

                     Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestries.                                             By: Dismas Cadejo is the devil incarnated as a savage black dog that walks the village streets on dark nights in Belize. According to legend, Cadejo is accompanied by an evil spirit that drags a chain and prey on the souls of drunks. Some drunks have been fortunate to survive an encounter with Cadejo because a white Cadejo appears and fights with the black Cadejo. Drunks that survive will forever be plagued with nightmares of Cadejo. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyb...

                      Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.                                             By: GrissyG Sucia is an evil seductress that appears laying in the bushes by deserted roadsides of Belize. According to legend, Sucia bears her breast to seduce men to follow her deep in the jungles. Men that follow Sucia into the jungle become lost and disoriented for days while she waits for them to grow weak then steals their soul. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, a...

                       Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.                                             By: GrissyG Llorona is a jealous spirit that appears by the riverbanks of Belize. According to legend, Llorona weeps on rainy nights because she killed her only child and is cursed for eternity. Jealous of others, Llorona will steal children and drown them. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from conc...

                    Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot canvas tapestries.                                           By: Dismas Sisimitos and Sisimitas are a rare species of hominoids believed to be extinct. According to legend, Sisimitos and Sisimitas live deep in the caves of Belize and are occasionally spotted to this day. Be warned, encounters with a Sisimito or Sisimita can result in death for they are also known to eat humans. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit ...

                         Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.                                                By: GrissyG Sisimitas and Sisimitos are a rare species of hominoids believed to be extinct. According to legend, Sisimitas and Sisimitos live deep in the caves of Belize and are occasionally spotted to this day. Be warned, encounters with a Sisimita or Sisimito can result in death for they are also known to eat humans. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, ...

Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel. By: GrissyG SeaReyna is an enchantress of the seas, rivers and lagoons in Belize. According to legend, SeaReyna seduces fishermen to gain their love and  sometimes she will reveal the best fishing location. Although SeaReyna's beauty is irresistible, avoid touching her because her skin secretes poisons that can cause a strange form of seasickness that can lead to death. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com