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Kooky Cartoon Re-Creations

Waldemar Lene Chaves Makes Superheroes More Kid-Friendly

— November 6, 2011 — Pop Culture
If you're missing the days when Hanna Barbara characters dominated your television sets, you can at least look through Waldemar Lene Chaves' extensive portfolio of superhero figures to help you reminisce about the golden era of cartoons.

Chaves' illustrative style hearkens back to art commonly found in shows like Little Lulu, Dexter's Laboratory and The Flintstones, but I'm not one to complain. It's actually quite refreshing to see the normally anatomical perfection of superhero bodies contorted into cutesy lumps and bulges.

Equally as fascinating as the characters he draws however is Waldemar Lene Chaves himself, whose a doctor by day, and a recreational illustrator by night. In fact, Chaves takes his hobby so seriously, he's even now currently taking commissions. He'll draw practically anything, as long as you can describe it vividly enough for him.
Trend Themes
1. Kid-friendly Superhero Illustrations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of children's books featuring kid-friendly illustrations of popular superheroes, appealing to a younger audience.
2. Nostalgic Cartoon Re-creations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of merchandise, such as t-shirts or collectible figurines, that feature re-imagined versions of beloved cartoon characters, targeting nostalgic adults.
3. Multidisciplinary Artists - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage collaboration between artists from different professional backgrounds, showcasing unique and unexpected art styles across various mediums.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate augmented reality technology into children's entertainment products, creating interactive experiences that combine animation and real-world interactions.
2. Merchandising - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize eco-friendly materials and sustainable manufacturing practices to produce merchandise, meeting the growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious products.
3. Art and Design Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate digital art tools and online platforms into art and design education, allowing students to explore and develop their artistic skills through innovative technology.
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