Sketch Saturday: Mighty Atom / Astro Boy

Osamu Tezuka's most beloved creation this week: Mighty Atom, or Astro Boy if you prefer. I struggle not adding superfluous linework at the best of times; but trust me when I tell you that Atom's dishevelled / worn look is entirely intentional. I wanted to do a future projection take on the character, maybe stranded many years hence with no-one to maintain him. No grim fortitude though, he's still a pure hearted underclass champion. A wonderful character, blessed with an incredibly distinctive, but economic design. Tezuka understood the importance of silhouette.



This is my favourite Sketch Saturday so far!