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Caricatures of Scientists

Frederico Rogeiro - 11-9-2010 at 11:27



Hi!

I've been working on a collection of caricatures of great historical figures that includes many scientists (above is a sample).
Now, I need some feedback about the drawings and some advice about some options of the business that are still open. So, I prepared a brief presentation of the ideia, with some few direct questions about it.
For those of you who are willing to help me, here it is my caricatures presentation. It will take you just 2 or 3 minutes.

I would be most appreciated if you give me your advice! :)
Thank you!

hissingnoise - 11-9-2010 at 12:23

OMG - what have you done to poor Maria Curie?
She was a woman who oozed femininity but you've made her look mannish - how could you???
On this particular one, I think a return to the drawing board is in order. . .
Overall though, your drawings are quite good!



psychokinetic - 11-9-2010 at 12:35

I think the idea is brilliant, but...
Marie Curie did not have either a large forehead nor a wide face...

Caricatures usually exaggerate such points if there are already there.
I had a caricature done of me once, I had a huge nose. But that's ok, because my nose is big.

Frederico Rogeiro - 11-9-2010 at 12:36

hissingnoise,
Thank you for your comment!
I personnaly don't see her like that in the drawing, but any opinion is valid.
I guess the funny thing about this is the different looks people can have. It has been surprising to know what people see can be so different.

psychokinetic,
Thank you too!
The size is not all that matters. We can have a part of us that is more expressive of our image without being big and this makes the caricature a little more complex. I personally recognize my view of Marie Curie in this way, but I don't discuss it, I accept others donĀ“t.

[Edited on 11-9-2010 by Frederico Rogeiro]

[Edited on 11-9-2010 by Frederico Rogeiro]