Johnny Depp was cast in the leading role (as Edward Scissorhands), but he needed a bit of inspiration before he could portray the character correctly. The film was well received, and out of one million reviews 91% said that they liked it ( 1). In 1990, a film was made about said character, which delves into his life and tragic backstory. Even though Burton gave him sharp knives instead of hands he does not feel threatening, in fact the way that he has been drawn makes him look helpless and lost, like a child. Although his appearance is strange, it is not a scary strange. The long, spindly proportions of the body give him an uneasy aura, like he does not fit in or belong to this world. Though presented in a very rough, 2D way, Burton still captures the essence of the character and manages to convey his personality in an odd way. Pencil is used to add shading and give the illusion of being three dimensional.
The piece itself was made in pen, ink and pencil on paper. This is Tim Burton’s drawing of one of his most famous characters, Edward Scissorhands. I believe that one group of people in particular have been inspired by him – the creators of the game Don’t Starve. The craziness and wondrous way Burton creates art and films has inspired millions of people to follow in his footsteps and make their own style. “One person’s craziness is another person’s reality.” These are the words of the great art and film maker, Tim Burton.
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