Doodles- Apr
April 13, 2013
Google-Doodle knows my weak spot
October 29, 2012
If you read this blog, then you saw the recent Winsor McCay Google Doodle, but if you read it regularly, then you know I love me some Bob Ross. That said, Google Doodle went for the throat this morning with a tribute for the late/great Bob Ross who was born on this day back in 1942. We still miss you Bob, hope you’re enjoying those happy trees up there in the fluffy clouds.
Thanks to G-Mon for passing this along- he’s got my back- and apparently my shin considering the bruise he left on it in Krav class! Ye-OUCH!
Winsor McCay Tribute on Google-
October 15, 2012
Simply amazing.
For those who don’t know (and you should- so shame on you if you don’t) Winsor McCay is one of the most important names in the history of the American comic strip, and the field of animation. He’s best known for his cartoon short “Gertie”…
…and for his comic strip, “Little Nemo in Slumberland”.
Little Nemo may not be “PC” by our current standards, yet few can deny it is the most beautiful strip ever. It was published at a time when reproduction methods could never recreate the brilliance of McCay’s art work, but even thru the off registration of colors, and faded inks, one can still see the genius.
Nowadays there aren’t as many people who know his name, or how amazing his art was, but Google has dedicated their current “Doodle” to honor the 107th anniversary of the “Little Nemo” comic strip. Even without the animation it would be impressive, but I’m glad they took the time to put it together. To truly experience it, you need to go to Google.com and pull on the bell-ringer strip to the right. I’ve pieced together the entire sequence so you can at least get a sense of how it appears.
If you read this after they’ve pulled the “Doodle”, you can see the animation on youtube— here.
Eventually, I’m sure you’ll find it in the Doodle archive, which is fun to visit from time to time.
Sad weekend-
March 4, 2012
Two artistic greats passed away this week, and their influence can not be ignored. Both were inspirations to countless others, and shall be for generations to come— I don’t doubt. My childhood can be summed up by heroes and sic-fi movies, and with that I bid farewell to…
The man who drew Batman longer than any other, more than Bob Kane the creator, or Dick Sprang. His work defined the character for more than a decade and his work can still be felt in the character today.
And Ralph McQuarrie
If it wasn’t for him, Star Wars might not be the phenomena that it became. His preproduction art helped to sell the idea to studios, and defined the look of the film. It wasn’t the only work he was known for, but it would be a lie to say it won’t be the one he’s remembered for.
Rest well gentlemen- you’ve earned it.