Uncle Sam (and superman?)

Not sure why but i stumbled upon these two political illustrations, but i really like them quite a lot. Especially the first three, theres just so much 'interaction' with the audience. HAHAH.

"Lord Kitchener Wants You" 1941

Alfred Leet

"Who's Absent?" 1915

John Bull

"Uncle Sam Wants You" James Montgomery Flagg

1916

I like how this quite serious issue is depicted by this quite humorous (and retarded) old man staring straight at the viewers, probably to exert 'pressure' on them.

But it's just so funny.

And its a good way to get its message across.

"Hope" Shepard Fairey

2008

This, I guess its just iconic, but its really good too. No eye contact, but representational stance and expression.

This isn't as humorouus as the previous ones but I guess having a close up portrait of one's face is quite a good idea to sway hearts.

This is what i tried to do. Significance of the balloons and Superman shall not be discussed yet.

Superman with "comparably" tiny balloons. Cute and gay eh?

So I was debating whether I should add words to this sketch, like will it spoil its comedic effect or add understanding for viewers?

I AM SAD I CANT DECIDE.

BULLETIN BOARD AND OTHERS

So, i actually bought a bulletin board early this year to put up any sort of inspiration this year. BUT, it seems that random things are starting to pile up on it. So, i decided to take pictures of them and then (probably) remove them. And refill it with other (random) stuff.

some 'inspirational' post-its.

guess who?

my sister is so smart to drop her pendant into my speaker bass.

then its a day with a really nice sunset.

and then it's chiawei's screwed up birthday cake:D

LOVE PINK AND YELLOW.

Hi, this is a really random decision to pay a 'tribute' to the colours that significantly made my life 'brighter' :D

Well, its mainly pink and yellow. Not sure why they attract me so much, but they somehow do. Pink is gonna be like the main colour in my coursework. YESHH.

And yellow? It's just so so so HAPPY. and somehow retarded cos they remind me of clowns and circuses.

On the side-note: Another reason that sparked my interest in yellow:) HAH.