Anthony Barros Depicts 90s Cartoon Shows in His 8-Bit Art
Megan Facciuolo — May 29, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: boostudio.br & complexmag
All of the graphics in the 80s and 90s cartoon shows are incomparable to today's amazing hi-resolution shows. Pixel art was heavily used at the time, because of the resolution limitations, but todays artists are bringing it back in full force by choice -- just not to their TVs.
Anthony Barros of Boo! Studios to Wired recently revealed his latest series of illustrations and it's all pixelated and extremely nostalgic. It was created in homage to the pixelated characters of his past. Having grown up in the 90s, he depicted cartoon characters from shows like Dexter's Laboratory, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men and the Power Puff Girls.
Ironically, many of these characters are swinging back into pop culture today with new movie renditions like TMNT and X-Men: Days of Future's Past.
Anthony Barros of Boo! Studios to Wired recently revealed his latest series of illustrations and it's all pixelated and extremely nostalgic. It was created in homage to the pixelated characters of his past. Having grown up in the 90s, he depicted cartoon characters from shows like Dexter's Laboratory, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men and the Power Puff Girls.
Ironically, many of these characters are swinging back into pop culture today with new movie renditions like TMNT and X-Men: Days of Future's Past.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Art - Artists are embracing pixel art style and using it to create nostalgic and visually striking illustrations.
2. Nostalgia Marketing - Brands are capitalizing on consumers' love for 90s cartoons by incorporating references to these shows in their marketing campaigns.
3. Retro Entertainment - The resurgence of 90s cartoons is fueling demand for retro-inspired entertainment experiences, including live-action adaptations of popular animated series.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers are incorporating pixel art into their work, creating new market opportunities for pixel art software, tutorials, and merchandise.
2. Film and Television - Film studios and streaming services are capitalizing on the nostalgia for 90s cartoons by creating live-action adaptations of popular animated series.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Brands are leveraging nostalgia for 90s cartoons in their marketing campaigns, creating new opportunities for brand collaborations and licensed merchandise.
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