Rick Baker is known for his incredible skills as a special effects make-up artist. Here, however, is a look at some of his artwork. The artist was able to age the popular cartoon of Popeye the Sailor Man, in a somewhat eerie and creepy way.
In all seriousness though, this is probably what Popeye would look like in real-life as a sailor who spent too much time under the sun. I wonder what his girl Olive Oil would look like?
Aged Cartoons
Rick Baker Draws an Illustration of an Aged Popeye the Sailor Man
Trend Themes
1. Aging of Pop Culture Icons - Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and realistic representations of popular cartoon characters through aging effects.
2. Realistic Character Design - Opportunity for media and entertainment industries to explore more lifelike representations of their animated or fictional characters through makeup and special effects.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Art - Opportunity for artists to tap into current consumer trends of nostalgia and create age-advanced illustrations of classic characters.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - Industry can invest in developing aging techniques and technology in makeup and special effects to create more realistic characters.
2. Art Industry - Industry can explore new art mediums and styles, such as aging of popular cartoons and characters, to create unique pieces and appeal to current trends.
3. Marketing Industry - Industry can leverage nostalgia and consumer trends to create targeted campaigns featuring age-advanced illustrations of popular cartoons and characters.