Night At The (Art) Museum

Like in that not particularly great Ben Stiller movie surreal things happen in my cartoon series…

On Feb. 3rd I conceived my first arty cartoon in a new series: Art For Art’s Sake.

At first, it consisted of using classic artworks with minimal drawing and many digital filter effects, but that didn’t last long.

Within no time more popular art (comic/cartoon, album covers, designers, etc.) started creeping in.

Henri Rousseau's Jaguar Attack from 1910

One of many Gary Larson's great Tarzan cartoons

My mash-up of Rousseau and Larson

This often resulted in a weird mash-up of styles which I really enjoy doing!

Nr. 100

By Feb. 17th I finished my 100th piece, and since I’d started with a Piet Mondrian painting, I chose another one for that ‘landmark’.

But seriously, in all my time drawing & painting I don’t think I ever experienced such an outburst of creativity!

Drawing wise I create every week a few new versions of ‘art plumber’ Jolk and his sidekick Mr. Quackers.

That last one suddenly started flying around and talking as well!

For his speech I use a special font; Curlz MT which looks whimsical enough to fit his character.

Jolk’s font is more down to earth: American Typewriter, and for the artist(s) info I selected Baskerville, no specific reason.

Already I have adjusted some earlier pieces and let Mr. Quackers practice his speaking skills…

My imagination is still running at full speed and it will be very interesting to see where it will lead the series!

And if it stimulates your interest in the original artists, even better, do check them out!

Is That Art? I think it is!

Please keep the feedback coming and let me know which artists you’d like to see end up in my Art Museum!

Introduction:

https://www.art58koen.net/single-post/art-for-art-s-sake