David Rapoza Brings Brutal Realism to the Ninja Turtle Franchise
Jason Soy — June 7, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: daverapoza.cghub & ufunk.net
David Rapoza may not be the first to bring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle series into a more realistic realm, but his work certainly contains some of the most brutal and battle-worn depictions of the turtles. With visible scars, warts and wrinkles, David Rapoza paints these '90s icons with realism rivaling those the titular turtle characters are named after.
Those interested in how David Rapoza crafted these epic Ninja Turtle drawings can find online videos of Rapoza documenting his process, though he can't teach you how to be talented. Among the characters found in this rad collection are the noble Leonardo, newscaster April O'Neil, the villainous Shredder, the wise Splitter, and fan favorite Casey Jones.
Seeing these awesome illustrations make me want to plan a weekend where all I do is order in pizza while running around with nunchakus and yell out "Cowabunga."
Those interested in how David Rapoza crafted these epic Ninja Turtle drawings can find online videos of Rapoza documenting his process, though he can't teach you how to be talented. Among the characters found in this rad collection are the noble Leonardo, newscaster April O'Neil, the villainous Shredder, the wise Splitter, and fan favorite Casey Jones.
Seeing these awesome illustrations make me want to plan a weekend where all I do is order in pizza while running around with nunchakus and yell out "Cowabunga."
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Depictions of Iconic Characters - The trend of creating realistic and battle-worn depictions of beloved characters like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles opens opportunities for artists and designers to reimagine popular franchises in a more gritty and visually stunning way.
2. Online Documentation of Artistic Processes - The trend of artists like David Rapoza documenting their creative process allows aspiring artists to learn from and be inspired by their techniques, presenting opportunities for online tutorials and educational platforms in the art industry.
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1. Art and Design - The art and design industry has the opportunity to embrace and capitalize on the trend of creating realistic and battle-worn depictions of popular characters, encouraging artists and designers to explore new creative avenues.
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3. Entertainment and Licensing - The entertainment and licensing industry can leverage the trend of nostalgic revivals of '90s icons by collaborating with artists and designers to create new merchandise, multimedia projects, and experiences that resonate with the nostalgic audience.
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