When I heard that it was The Flintstones' 50th birthday I couldn't help but draw my own little tribute. The Hanna-Barbera style has been a huge influence on me over the years and their designs are still as strong as ever. Happy Birthday Fred! Yabba-Dabba- Dooooooo!!!!
Very Cool!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Fred!
Really nice Chris! You are a talent indeed!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard for me to think of this cartoon as being fifty as I too turned 50 this year and remember watching the show when I was knee-high.
I am a HUGE Flintstones fan and think that the cartoon is very entertaining even by today's CGI stuff. The show was written for adults but appeals to kids of all ages.
I have also been a collector of all things 'Flintstone' and have some original animations cells from the 1960s show along with records, lunch box, board games, books, etc.
In 1991, I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Hanna at an art gallery event in Seattle (USA) and it was a thrill to talk to the man who (with Joe Barbera) created so much animation. Their work really made a positive influence in my life.
I'm not an artist but always wanted to be and enjoyed doing some drawing. So, I have a terrific appreciation for what you do!
There's something about 2-dimensional character drawings and color that can really make a statement and also make a person grin.
Anyway, just wanted to drop and note and say thanks for making the cool Fred drawing. It looks like it could move!
Dave Herron
Renton, WA (USA)