Tributes

[Vic Romano]

I work as a graphic illustrator for a large christian organization and get to do lots of really fun work. In my illustrations, I am given a lot of artistic freedom, and so I thought I'd share a couple of pieces that I snuck in a couple of hidden tributes to the creative genius of Jim.

This first poster is a tribute to Bert and Ernie. The poster is that of encouragement of young children to decide to follow Christ. Not meaning to compete with our Lord, but I thought the hint of the famous duo was in order. It's very subtle, the tribute is simply in the clothes that the kids are wearing, but first look at the poster and see if you can spot the tribute, then click the next image and I'll show you where they are hidden.

• The Poster
• The subtle tribute to Bert and Ernie
Original poster size was 11" x 17"

This next one isn't as subtle. It's a direct caricature of Jim himself. This is a two page spread of a program booklet that is advertising a huge parade at a theme park. Jim is one of the participants, can you find him?
• Here's what he looks like.
• Here's the spread.
• And here's Jim.

 

[redBoobergurl]

Wow, Vic those are really good! I spotted Bert and Ernie right away in the first one! Very clever!

 

[Docnzhoss]

Holy cow you are awesome! I've seen your anime Muppets, and they were good, but dang! From one artist to another, I bow to you sir!

 

[Vic Romano]

What a wonderful comliment Docnzhoss, I really appreciate that! ( you too redBoobergurl!)

 

[zeldazipple]

Nice work!

Very nice work. Love them you have some real talent. Look foward to seeing more. I saw your aniami Muppets too they are awsome.

 

[ryhoyarbie]

Those are great! Graphic art is really hard to do. I took a class a few years ago on it.

ryan

 

[Telekinesis]

Amazing work, Vic. It's good to see you're still around. I've been slacking a bit with posting, myself.

 

[Vic Romano]

Good to see you around, I was wondering where you went.

 

[christyb]

Vic, I'm a terrible friend. I looked at these forever ago. I can't believe I didn't tell you how great they are! Forgive me?

 

[Beauregard]

And I saw them too, and didn't say nothing even though they are AWESOME!