This was the front of my daughter's first birthday party invitation. Since my wife and I are HUGE fans of Sesame Street and the Muppets...of course our daughter is now too. With this invitation, I wanted to pay homage to the beautifully illustrated Sesame Street children's books of the 70's and 80's. Brilliant artists like Joe Mathieu, Michael Smollin, Michael Gross, and Sal Murdocca. These renderings matched the feel of the puppets, and even mimicked their fluid and funny movements. I also love the 1990's work of Joe Ewers, Tom Brannon, and Maggie Swanson.I drew my daughter being held by Cookie Monster set on the steps of the 123 Sesame Street Apartment Building. I can't tell you how much I drew the Sesame Street set as a kid. Of course I had to put everyone's favorite Grouch in there as well for a cameo.
These are all fantastic! A lot of work for a party invitation. Looks like a lot of fun too. Bonus points for including Slimey. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! Hands down the best 1 year old b-day invite I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot James! I always have to put Slimey in there! I always loved that character. He brings out Oscar's caring side.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brian! You are being too kind. I'm trying to think of what we'll do for her 2nd birthday...
ReplyDeleteYour muppet art (and all your art in general) is absolutely amazing! I would love to see a muppet version of you! =)
ReplyDeleteAnd for someone like you to say "thanks for the inspiration" to someone like me? Simply mind-blowing. So thank you immensely.
your Oscar the grouch is amazing! Great blog, love the watercolors!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap dude, it looks awesome!!
ReplyDeletePlease tell me you've submitted your work to Boom Studios for their Muppets comics or else Archaia for their non-Muppet Henson-themed comics, because man, it's a crim and a half if you didn't! Your Muppet art, hell, ALL your art, is liquid brilliance in a 40 oz. bottle, my friend!
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ReplyDeleteWhere are you man! I miss your artwork and kind words! It always gives me a nice sound kick in the bootie! And brings a great big ole smile on my face! I hope all is well with you and your fam bro and hope to see ya posting soon! :)
-Wilson
I really love the artwork you have.I am working my way into the animation buisness. I was wondering if you can check out my blog when you have a chance and comment on my work.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your stuff is just awesome Robb! Love all your muppet and Sesame Street stuff (saw the Same Eagle piece on DeviantArt)- you've really captured all of those 3-D characters similarly to what the classic Muppet artists did but in your own way and added that slightly skewed look that all stuff from the 60's and 70's had that we never noticed before. Love all your other work too!
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