Human beings have a strong of “cuteâ€. Awareness of this seemingly abstract concept of cute is hardwired into our minds. Basically cuteness implies youth.
A big head with low set eyes, blunt and chubby limbs, roundness…most artists can make use of these characteristics instinctively to achieve a degree of cuteness in a character.
Humans are very attracted to cuteness due to the fact we are the ultimate nurturers of all breathing creatures. Our instinct does not quit with our very own kids, but our sense of cute extends even into the animal world. Without a doubt, human beings would be the most competent “care givers†on this planet.
Ultimately, a cute creature will likely be a lot more likely to be cared for by its guardian, ensuring its survival. Cute has an extremely practical place in nature.
Cute Illustrations
As it is possible to see in my web site, in my own illustrations I’ve sought to achieve a good harmony between cute and professional. This is a very tricky thing to accomplish at times. Too cute just can’t be taken seriously. Too professional is boring. If I had my way, I’d probably be developing far more story-book style cuteness, but as a result of the nature of my field (Stock Illustration) I'm forced to calculate my approach much more meticulously.
I have several main series that utilize the “cute factorâ€, as you can see on my website.
Orange Man
The Orange Man was my initial to accomplish this, and I can't seem to top this one. It is simply an inflated stick figure redrawn into a lot of various scenarios. He is famous and prosperous as a result of his complimentary attributes of abstractness and simplicity.
AO-Maru Robot
Constructed for Techies, he is fairly clumsy and bulbous, bearing slight features of a toddler. Still, he bears a unique sophistication together with his blue stripes and technologically highly developed appearance which is really a harmony of modern day and 60′s trend technology.
Human Factor (Krinkle’s People).
These are actually produced for my wife. She could be the ultimate fan of “cute characters†and I created these for her primarily. Understanding three languages and loving culture, she assigns me the bulk of assignments in creating these characters. She writes the descriptions on their product pages, She is bringing our illustrations to french and spanish speaking audiences. They can be found on my website.
They are my favorites, but not very well known. They have the blunt features from the orange man, but a lot more excessive. They have the same eyes as AO-Maru. I tend not to expect they will turn out to be extremely well-known until a while longer. Because of the results of globalization and more people having access to specialized products such as stock illustration, I anticipate this series which specializes in racial diversity has still to see its day in fame. I continue to invest time in the developing of this illustration series.
Are you a fan of “cute� Keep in touch. Cute is what I draw best.