There is great depth in this work as it represents the long road to freedom. The air balloon symbolises the opportunities in life; to dream big and the aphorism,'the sky is the limit.' The broken cage, once a prison was birds, is held up by a floating air balloon. The freed birds, the dark road and the mysterious keyhole interpret the endless road to the awaiting opportunities in life eventually leading them to greatness....
Frosted Flakes cereal box. 12 x 16 acrylic painting. Who doesn't love Tony the Tiger? This particular box is from 1983. This was back when it was still o.k. to use the word "Sugar" on the front of the box. Note they used to be called "Sugar Frosted Flakes of Corn"....
Quisp cereal box. 12 x 16 acrylic painting. I loved Quisp as a kid, had it again as an adult and it tasted a lot like Captain Crunch. Not that this is a bad thing. But the Quisp martian is still one of the coolest box designs around....
Quake cereal box. 12 x 16 acrylic painting. The original mascot for Quake, released in 1965 was this construction worker, later replaced by a cowboy. At one point, the construction worker could fly? Nothing better than a flying construction worker, that's what I always say....
Super Sugar Crisp cereal box. 12 x 16 acrylic painting. Remember when it was o.k. for cereal companies to use the word "sugar" on the box? This cereal is now called "Golden Crisp" and they have completely altered the design of the "Sugar Bear". This is one of the earlier renditions of Sugar Bear....
Count Chocula 18 x 24 acrylic painting. The original Count Chocula cereal box, circa 1971. Nothing beats the original designs of the first editions of the General Mills Monster Cereals and in my opinion, Count Chocula is on the Mount Rushmore of cereal box characters....
Franken Berry 18 x 24 acrylic painting. Reproduction of original box, circa 1971. Still the best of all the designs to come. I consider the General Mills Monster Cereals to be the "holy grail" of cereal boxes....
Boo Berry 18 x 24 Acrylic. Boo Berry cereal box circa 1972. The original design from date of release. Still a classic....
Classic Chevy Truck ink sketch, finished digitally. prints of this piece will soon be available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FatRyu Thanks for looking!...
VW camper van ink sketch, finished digitally. prints of this piece are available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FatRyu Thanks for looking!...
Sonic the hedgehog. Ink on paper. The original of this piece is available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FatRyu When it's gone, digitally enhanced prints will be available. Thanks for looking!...
Sherlock and Watson, on a very curious case. Ink on parchment vellum. The original of this piece is available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FatRyu When it's gone, digitally enhanced prints will be available. Thanks for looking...
Earthworm Jim, doing what he does best. Acrylic on card. The original of this piece is available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FatRyu When it's gone, digitally enhanced prints will be available. Thanks for looking!...
Road Rash, what could be more entertaining than beating your rivals over the head during an illegal motorbike race? Hopefully something easier. Ink on card. The original of this piece is available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FatRyu When it's gone, digitally enhanced prints will be available. Thanks for looking!...
Solid Snake about to attack an unsuspecting guard - inspired by metal gear solid of course. I painted this in gouache on an A4 piece of manilla card. The original of this piece is available here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FatRyu When it's gone, prints will be available. Thanks for looking!...
