Jack Skellington - The Pumpkin King, "Smile"
Portrait, 8 1/2 x 11in
Lead on Paper
Tim Burton has done some amazing work - and his designs are the largest part of many of his most memorable films. Edward Scissorhands and so many others started off in his sketch book and were brought to life through his vivid imagination. A Nightmare Before Christmas might be his largest undertaking in this category though, as it was the first full length animated film he had designed from the ground up. He did a great job of not buckling under the pressure in this case, resulting in some amazing designs. Jack Skelligton is one of the coolest designs out there. Sheik and cool, complex in his simplicity - it was a real pleasure to draw him. I stuck him in the woods for a little background and plastered a silly smile on his face as that's how I remember him, though I must admit I'm a more than a little tempted to do a companion piece that's a little more ominous than this one. In the meantime, bring a little Halloween, or Christmas - whatever you like, home with you for the holiday seasons in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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