Let's Try This Again

     Last year, I gave my Penguin Suits line another revamp and was really excited about the new look I had come up with for these little guys. Not only that, but rather than just draw penguins cosplaying as characters from across pop culture, I had the fun idea of incorporating new original characters into the lineup as well! Everything was great when suddenly, my hard drive was damaged and I ended up losing EVERYTHING, which, needless to say, really let the wind out of my sails.

     But whatever. I rallied and here we are today with the next wave. I've tweaked the look ever so slightly and decided it was time I redesigned the logo as well! 

     Something else that I've tried to do is give these things a sort of purpose, if you will. Why am I drawing cartoon penguins dressed as Batman or whoever? In a way, the idea has always been that penguins all look the same so these penguins are using cosplay to better distinguish themselves from the crowd... to promote individuality! It's silly, sure, but hey! That's the name of the blog!

     And so I came up with the tagline, "Suit up. Stand out." Not only that but I also decided to include a little blurb with each penguin on how that character they're dressed as stands out. This might be tricky to keep up with down the line, but I'm gonna try it and see how it goes.

So without further adieu, here's the next wave of Penguin Suits!

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Marge stands out as a calm presence in a family of BIG personalities. It's her never-ending patience and compassion that make her who she is.
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Marcie carries herself with a quiet and quirky confidence, knowing that she doesn't have to be the loudest one in the room to make a difference.
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Barf is his own best friend. He's lovable, loyal, and unapologetically true to his own goofy self.
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Even when he's afraid or overwhelmed, Frodo keeps going, proving that you don't need to be the strongest to be brave.
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Tummi never fails to help himself when there's food in the room, nor does he fail to help others in their moments of need. His laid-back demeanor and abundant kindness are what make him stand out.
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Scrooge is "tougher than the toughies" and "smarter than the smarties" which basically means he works hard to be the best he can be.
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Dale's optimism knows no end! No matter the circumstance, his joyful nature and love of life always brings hope.
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Baloo makes the choice to forget about his worries and his strife, living in the moment and flying by the seat of his... pants?
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Dax is the perfect blend of wisdom and curiosity, clinging tight to past experiences while embracing new ones with an open mind.
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Like I said, I'm wanting to incorporate more original characters so each wave of Penguin Suits caps off with an original!

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Meet Glizzy! This penguin RELISHES every opportunity to make others smile! No matter the occasion, when it comes to bringing joy to those in her life, Glizzy is the TOP DOG!
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smidgeons

zeek

copper and dagg

sir fritz

Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

     As a classic movie fan, I really want to make a bunch of fan art of my favorite old movies. The problem I've run into though is that I'm not the best at caricatures. I can't seem to get the characters to look the way I want.

That being said, I'm pretty happy with how these turned out. Maybe I'm just overthinking it. We'll see.

Captain Dyce

     For whatever reason, it used to really bug me to hear people give what they thought was a hot, fresh take on some piece of media that had been out for years but was new to them. Like yeah, Christopher Columbus! You just discovered something that the rest of us have known about forever! Get over yourself!

     But then I happened to watch an entire anime series that came out before I was born and decided to eat a little crow. 

     Future Boy Conan is such a delight and gives me such a refreshing sense of wonder... even though it's over 40 years old! I feel young and full of hope in a way that only watching Miyazaki animation for the first time can provide! I guess my point is - movies, television shows... these things pretty much last forever and if you have a take on something that's been out a while, it doesn't matter if someone else has already had that same take. You go right ahead and post your little reel or whatever! You're just as valid!

I like how the silly sea captain drives a robot.

Being The Fun Guy

My son has his own original characters that he likes to draw and he thought it'd be fun if I drew a version of them for him to color. 

Say hello to Fun Milo and Pokie!

And just for a stroll down memory lane, here's some of my daughter's artwork from back in the day. My kids like to draw and I have to say... I don't hate it.

The Astrosmurf

 

A Sorcerer And His Apprentice

As Mickey placed the hat on his head, the surrounding chaos slowed into sharp clarity. He felt weightless. A bright warmth emanated from deep within like a beacon summoning the very universe to his will. Existence was a dream... and one he could control.

"A dream pursued through valor, is a dream made real."
                                                            - From The Chronicles of Sid

The Hatter

At Hatter's Haberdashery, the only thing crazier than the prices... is the proprietor!

Scruffy Lookin'

I don't usually post rough sketches here. Like... practically never!

But it's Star Wars Day and I had to post SOMETHING, so here you go! Enjoy (and please forgive) this very rough Han Solo sketch.

May the 4th be with you!