Saturday, July 7, 2012

Political Artwork

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Capitalism may have been a relatively progressive outgrowth of the dismantling of feudalism in some parts of the world, and would have been effective as a stop-gap or transitional social development. However, it has remained longer than it needed to, and this state of affairs, is hence now approaching its logical conclusion, with the progressive degeneration of Capitalism as a viable economy. Fundamental transformations of societies from the nation-state, another outmoded social concept, and a break-away from a capitalist dominated economic apparatus would have to take place, if humanity is to sustain an enduring lifespan as a species.

As noted above in a passing, the concept of a nation is state has also outlived its usefulness. The prospect of peace and enduring human cooperation world over is incompatible with inherently antagonistic and rivaling nation states.

The Simpsons is no stranger to political statements. It has been used as an entertaining vehicle every now and then to to make political statements by the producers and/or writers of the show. Making political statements through satire has proven to be one effective way of reaching even those who otherwise refuse give a listen and/or even get politically involved in their active life or what not, for the social welfare of the greater community.

Job issues: If you are not at the very top of the company hierarchy, then never assume that you are indispensable!

"Uncle Sam" and his ilk elsewhere have held onto power for far too long; the time to handover the baton of power to the wage-workforce is past due.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Animation Frames

Here we have very basic sequential animation frames, based on drawings first posted in the last blog entry, and apparently devoid of background detail and color. The sequences go from left to right, and then from top to bottom. Click on the images for the original sizes (higher res):













© Raphy Images

Future plans include following these frames up with colored frames featuring background detail, and possibly, simulation of character movements approximating the sort that would be seen on a TV screen. Stay tuned.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

"Canvas-Mosaic" - 8: Motoring 1

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Road/Highway workhorses...

Sleeper cab spec.

Highway truck-tractor; sleeper 'cab-over' cabin - extended cab, spec 1.

Highway truck-tractor  (extended cab) - spec 2.

Highway truck-tractor - standard sleeper cab.

Rugged rigid cargo hauler - with sleeper cabin and high ground clearance.

Construction workhorses...

Day cab rock loader.

Quarry work-horse rigid with day 'cab-over' cabin.

Conventional passenger vehicles...

Coupe concept

Other variants of the "coupe concept"

A saloon concept; front and rear views

Another saloon concept: regular view and the wire-frame rendition.

A saloon concept: Front and rear views

A simple hatchback concept, in sketch and wire-frame views

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Monday, June 14, 2010

"Canvas-Mosaic" - 7: Rough Sketches

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Doodle featuring a Disney character

Simple sketch of a news anchor

Portraiture rendition

Doodle featuring another Disney character

Doodle featuring Sponge Bob

Doodle featuring a caricature of a cow, obviously inspired by Ancient Egyptian themes

Doodle featuring a personally-conceived character back in the late 80s

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

"Canvas-Mosaic" - 6: Scrapbook Sketches and Doodles from the late 80s...

 Some personal "oldies" collection: Click on the images for hi resolution

Sketching...

Sketch from the late 80s, featuring the "king" of  Spaghetti Westerns in America.

Doodling...

Early 90s doodle featuring a Simpsons rendition.

Doodle featuring characters from the old Canadian cartoon show, "Denver the Last Dinosaur".

Doodles of some unidentified characters...need a little bit of mind-jogging here.

Monday, February 1, 2010

"Canvas-Mosaic" - 5

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More Sketches...
Anyone ever thought of a super-hero propelled by boosters? Most likely not practical, but in cartoon and fiction anything goes.

Cro-Magnon caricature with a face loosely basing on artistic rendering by research concern.

Another Cro-Magnon caricature. A variation of the one above.

Personally conceived character, inspired by Japanese anime.

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