Daniel Newman's 'Quakerwars' Pays Tribute to Star Wars
Carly Foy — June 9, 2011 — Art & Design
References: quakerninja.bigcartel & blog.thaeger
Daniel Newman's artwork series 'Quakerwars' is a unique twist on Star Wars fan art.
The series focuses on the main, inhuman characters of the franchise. Done in a Mexican Folk Art style, the series is truly creative in its execution. Daniel Newman's understanding of the intricate details of the character's faces as well as use of color shading make the 'Quakerwars' series a true gem in sci-fi fan art.
With infamous faces such as C3PO and R2-D2, the designs are truly flawless. Each character Daniel Newman created had a significant role in the franchise. The series is the perfect tribute to those characters who sometimes get overseen when it comes to the larger picture. Daniel Newman's talent is evident and his works are a must-see for any Star Wars fan.
The series focuses on the main, inhuman characters of the franchise. Done in a Mexican Folk Art style, the series is truly creative in its execution. Daniel Newman's understanding of the intricate details of the character's faces as well as use of color shading make the 'Quakerwars' series a true gem in sci-fi fan art.
With infamous faces such as C3PO and R2-D2, the designs are truly flawless. Each character Daniel Newman created had a significant role in the franchise. The series is the perfect tribute to those characters who sometimes get overseen when it comes to the larger picture. Daniel Newman's talent is evident and his works are a must-see for any Star Wars fan.
Trend Themes
1. Folk Art Style Fan Art - The trend of creating unique folk art-style renditions of popular franchises like Star Wars presents a huge opportunity for artists to creatively engage with the fan community.
2. Inhuman Character Focus - The trend of focusing on inhuman characters adds a new and interesting layer to existing franchises, providing a unique opportunity for writers and artists to explore different perspectives and storylines.
3. Character Design Detail Focus - The trend of creating fan art with a focus on intricate character design detail provides opportunities for artists to showcase their skills and bring new dimensions to popular franchises.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry has a great opportunity to drive innovation in popular culture and entertainment by creating unique and engaging fan art like Daniel Newman's 'Quakerwars' series.
2. Film and TV - Film and TV studios could leverage the trend of creating fan art focusing on inhuman characters to introduce new perspectives and storylines, leading to new revenue streams through merchandise and licensing.
3. Social Media - Social media platforms provide opportunities for fan artists to showcase their works and engage with a large audience, leading to new avenues for recognition and revenue streams through commissions and sponsorships.
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