Andrea Rhodes does a fantastic job of creating original artwork through the brilliant application of her own distinct visual style towards widely recognizable characters. Artists often take pop culture characters as subject matter for their own authentic style; few do it well enough to distinguish themselves apart from the abundance of imitations and replicas.
Rhodes's impressive portfolio includes a wide range of characters from comic books, classic novels (Jane Austen) and popular stories (Robin Hood). Her characters are simultaneously pre-established figures and completely new entities. Often times Andrea Rhodes uses elongated body shapes, giving her illustrations a cartoony feel while still maintaining their serious composure.
A personal favorite of mine is the drawing of Alice talking to the Mad Hatter. The image is both bizarre and enticing.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Original Artwork
- Exploring original artwork through the application of distinct visual styles towards well-known characters.
- Authentic Style
- Developing a unique artistic style that sets creators apart from the abundance of imitations and replicas.
- Elongated Body Shapes
- Using elongated body shapes to give illustrations a cartoony feel while maintaining a serious composure.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists to create original artwork that incorporates popular characters with their own unique style.
- Publishing and Entertainment
- Potential for collaborations between artists and publishers/entertainment companies to present well-known characters in new and visually engaging ways.
- Merchandising and Licensing
- Opportunity to develop merchandise and licensing agreements based on the unique visual interpretations of popular characters.
