Re-Illustrating Cartoons, from the Simpsons to Super Mario
Shelby Lee Walsh — June 23, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: knowyourmeme
Ever wonder what the Simpsons would look like anime style? Or if Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was illustrated Super Mario style? Look no further than the above gallery to find out.
The pictures include a variety of well-known icons in cartoons, films and comics, and show them redrawn in different illustrative styles.
Implications - Pop culture influences will continue to thrive in regards to art and design. Through reanimated pop culture characters, artists are able to express their impressions and feelings towards those icons. Brands can capitalize on this by creating an outlet for these artists. These artists will feel a stronger connection to the brand and are then more likely to display loyalty.
The pictures include a variety of well-known icons in cartoons, films and comics, and show them redrawn in different illustrative styles.
Implications - Pop culture influences will continue to thrive in regards to art and design. Through reanimated pop culture characters, artists are able to express their impressions and feelings towards those icons. Brands can capitalize on this by creating an outlet for these artists. These artists will feel a stronger connection to the brand and are then more likely to display loyalty.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Redrawn - Artists are reimagining well-known icons in various illustrative styles, sparking a trend of pop culture characters being redrawn.
2. Expressive Art - Artists are using reanimated pop culture characters to express their impressions and feelings towards these icons, creating a trend of expressive art.
3. Brand-artist Connection - Brands can capitalize on the trend of reanimated pop culture characters by creating an outlet for artists, fostering a stronger connection and loyalty to the brand.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can leverage the trend of pop culture characters being redrawn to attract new audiences and showcase innovative styles.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore the trend of reimagining well-known icons in various illustrative styles to create unique and compelling content.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can tap into the trend of expressive art using reanimated pop culture characters to engage and connect with consumers on a deeper level.
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