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[–]JasonCarswell[S] 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (7 children)

Could this be done with an extant photo?

[–]LarrySwinger2 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (6 children)

It's more powerful if you make your own illustration.

[–]JasonCarswell[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

Depends on the quality of the photo or illustration - as well as the concept.

I'm still not solidified on the concept of people addicted to vaccinations. Doesn't make sense, even ironically or comedically. Sheeple addicted to authority might be more like it.

[–]LarrySwinger2 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

To be honest: I see a lot of these comedic illustrations where it seems like there isn't much to it. Especially in newspapers. I just made up something in that vein. You should definitely go for something you're fully on board with.

[–]JasonCarswell[S] 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Agreed all around. The idea has merit, but needs a little more, and ideally a hook like a strong joke, deep irony, something profound, etc. I'm not after bland. I want quality over quantity. Regardless, this conversation hasn't been fruitless. In my last comment it occurred to me to do anthropomorphized sheeple - people with sheep heads doing stupid human activities mandated by tyrants. I have to think on it further.

[–]LarrySwinger2 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Great idea, I'd say go for it! It'd be funny if you made the heads somewhat realistic and a tad too big for the body. There are some cartoons that employ this technique, although it's hard for me to grasp which, as I don't watch many. But I'm sure there's at least one very popular one. I'm also thinking of Angela Anaconda; check out their style.

[–]JasonCarswell[S] 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

I remember that, didn't recall the name. I do like big heads, especially these: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Steve+Madden+big+head+ads&iar=images.

I was thinking of more realistic proportions, perhaps with a cutesy face, perhaps realistic/creepy. For efficiency I could photo live folks, then trace and tweak the images. Alternatively, unrealistic proportions are more easily forgiven if I'm not too accurate.

I'd have to do several style variations, see who prefers what, which I prefer, and which are most economical to do consistently for a series.

I also have 2 other pitches waiting in the wings:
https://saidit.net/s/Druthers/wiki/lemmings1
https://saidit.net/s/Druthers/wiki/calendar1

[–]LarrySwinger2 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Yes, that style comes closer to what I mean. Keep me updated.