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Rest in Peace: Hillman Curtis

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We just learned of the passing of Hillman Curtis. After a long battle with colon cancer, Hillman left this world on April 18, 2012 at 51 years old, but his legacy will live on for many years to come.

Speaking for myself, Hillman was a huge influence. Early on, when I didn’t know up from down or left from right, I was looking for mentors. I was looking for someone to guide me through the fog of building a career in creative services.

I lived in Austin at the time, so finding such a person wasn’t easy. Like a lot of neophytes, I turned to books. And that’s where I met Hillman Curtis. Through his writing, he taught me animation for the web, the fundamentals of design and most importantly: how to create the best work you can possibly create. Later, through his films, he inspired me to push my boundaries by learning about others who had pushed them before me.

Hillman himself was a consummate boundary pusher. For this, he is celebrated. Thanks, Hillman. Rest in peace.

Thanks to Jeffrey Welk for the nudge.

Posted on 20 April 2012 |

15 thoughts on “Rest in Peace: Hillman Curtis”

  5. If not for Hillman I wouldn’t even be in this line of work.
    RIP Hillman you will be missed.

  8. He has a young son, this is so heartbreaking. 

    “Be prepared to do the things that you feel strongly about, that maybe other people dont..that maybe dont have an immediate source of income or revenue..”

    RIP Hillman. :(

  9. Rest in peace. I big inspiration. His path is not so different as many of us. The choices he made have shown us great possibilities.

    Thank you. Rest in peace.