Daniel Mead Illustrates Giant Creatures from All Corners of Geekdom
Jason Soy — April 11, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: stanlydan.deviantart & protohyped.tumblr
Daniel Mead clearly wanted to make a big statement in his latest series of illustrations, which is why he employed the help of the most physically imposing characters in all of geek culture. Titled ‘Giants,’ the collection features gigantic creatures from comic books, children’s movies and even anime. Making them look even larger, Mead renders his images from a bottom-up perspective to give viewers a diminutive sensation when staring at each character’s face.
Among the giants featured in Daniel Mead’s collection are Voltron, an X-Men Sentinel, the Iron Giant, Grendizer, Giant Robo and, probably the largest character of the bunch, Galactus. Mead also has an illustration featuring all these towering figures in a circle looking down at the viewer, though they’re not drawn to scale. For that to work, the illustration would probably be the size of a room.
Among the giants featured in Daniel Mead’s collection are Voltron, an X-Men Sentinel, the Iron Giant, Grendizer, Giant Robo and, probably the largest character of the bunch, Galactus. Mead also has an illustration featuring all these towering figures in a circle looking down at the viewer, though they’re not drawn to scale. For that to work, the illustration would probably be the size of a room.
Trend Themes
1. Giant Character Illustrations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating larger-than-life illustrations of popular characters from various geek cultures to cater to fans and collectors.
2. Bottom-up Perspective - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unique perspectives in illustration to create a new visual experience for viewers.
3. Collectible Geek Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and producing collectible merchandise featuring giant characters from comic books, movies, and anime to tap into the passionate fan base.
Industry Implications
1. Illustration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new techniques and styles in illustration to create visually impactful artwork.
2. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating giant characters from various geek cultures into movies, TV shows, and video games to attract a dedicated fan base.
3. Merchandising - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with artists to create limited-edition merchandise featuring giant characters that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts.
3.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
