After the aerial perspective underwater from last week, we will still be doing something with the air.

Draw and animate a balloon being inflated and then deflated in one of two ways. The animation needs to have two phases:

1) The balloon being inflated from a completely empty state to a full roundish shape.

2) Quick deflation of the balloon by one of two ways of your choice: a) puncture and explosion, or b) releasing it to fly chaotically around the entire space until it gradually deflates and falls to the ground.

Animation needs to seamlessly connect the two phases, phase 1 and 2a or phase 1 and 2b, depending on your choice.

Use only four colours. Only animated sprite on fully transparent background.
 

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.