My Name Is Mok
“My name is Mok, thanks a lot…” I’ve always enjoyed this musical sequence from the 1983 animated cult film, Rock & Rule:
Don’s Musings
Artist Highlights: Edward Gorey
As a child of the 1980s, I fondly remember the intro animation to the PBS Mystery series, inspired by the artwork of Edward Gorey:
Ulysses 31
As I child of the 1980s, I would’ve loved Ulysses 31. I’m not sure how this series (French with Japanese animation, based on Homer’s The Odyssey) escaped my attention back in the day, but the theme song alone is enough to garner my attention:
Artist Highlights: Moebius (Jean Giraud):
In my early twenties, I became aware of Moebius’ work. In hindsight, I certainly see how his art provides inspiration for the likes of Hayao Miyazaki and the Studio Ghibli roster of films. Moebius’ colorful rendering style utilizes the aesthetics of different cultures well, which perfectly suits science fiction and fantasy:
Artist Highlights: Ralph McQuarrie
I’ve yet to see a film or theatre production that matches the beauty and detail of the concept work behind it. The Star Wars themed artwork of Ralph McQuarrie is no exception:
Portraits of Familiar Strangers
Don’s prose novel, Portraits of Familiar Strangers, is available via Amazon (Kindle edition or paperback)
Sketches from Long Ago:
Strange to think of 2003 as a long time ago… but the world keeps turning. Alas, thought I would post a couple of superhero sketches from my college days:
