Illustration Friday - Wired
The Next Phase of Human Evolution
or, All Wired Up But Too Flabby to Go
Ink pen and wash, 1998
I raided the old, brown, torn-up paper portfolio that holds my college work for this week’s Illustration Friday challenge. I found this image from my Decorative Illustration class with Mr. Boley, (who, besides being an excellent illustrator and teacher, is also a member of Boley and the ____’s, a band that played at the High Beck every Thursday night.)
At the time, 1998, I thought it represented the next phase in human evolution. Flabby. Spineless. On rails. Oh, and very wired. Instead, it turned out to be a dire portent of Future-Me. I’m only missing the refrigerator tube.
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great drawing with a perfect technique!
Terrific illo, just great. Unfortunately I think man is evolving towards this.
awesome work as always!
Very fun work! I really enjoy your blog. I think that this was a great perspective for the drawing.
Great Drawing! I love it. I can relate to this, being a runner…I see this alot with those who get all the fancy hi tech gear, but then sit on the sofa eating chips. Thanks for the comment on my blog. And yes, Obey the D!
I’ve had this thought so many times about mankind.
I think you’ve perfectly brought it to life…love the dark ink style.
Will definitely be back to see more of this that you do so well.
M
excellent illustration. the shading and linework are great!
I’m not sure if I like it
It is just too disturbing!!
just kidding, it looks great!