New York-based artist Mike Chiechi, also known as Frank’s Kid, puts a twist on childhood cartoons by crossing them with horror. You would think it’s just a fun experiment for an artist to mix such different genres into one, but the reality is that the artist found those old cartoons pretty spooky as a kid. And now, as a lover of horror and an animator, it was more than natural to mix the two together. “To me, they really don’t seem THAT out of place next to Mickey and Minnie!” shared the artist. So, without further ado, we invite you to explore Mike’s newest works featuring the worlds of Mickey and Minnie, alongside beloved classics like The Berenstain Bears (or Berenstein, depending on which reality you are from), Winnie the Pooh, and The Smurfs. More info: Instagram | Facebook | frankskid.com “I am an artist originally from the home of Jason Voorhees and Bruce Springsteen… New Jersey! I have worked as a professional animator/illustrator/sometimes puppet maker for many years now. I grew up loving art, cartoons, and slasher flicks, and have been fortunate enough to pursue all those interests throughout my career.” “I have been making some form of art for as long as I can remember. Like a lot of kids, I was always drawing little comics and cartoons. I just never stopped doing it! I remember seeing the art in Mad Magazine and thinking how cool it would be to be able to do THAT for a job! Also, the show Tales from the Crypt had a pretty big impact on me. From there, stuff like Beavis and Butthead and Liquid Television got me very interested in animation as a medium. Eventually, I figured that someone had to be making a living doing this stuff… So why not me?” Why not use talent for something good instread of corrupting kids cartoons.? “It all depends. So, I’m currently working on a short animated film. The art, animation, and script for that have been really thought out and labored over. However, most of the stuff I make for social media is super spontaneous and will randomly just come to me when I’m driving around or whatever. I try to draw or animate those ideas pretty quickly before I lose enthusiasm for them. Overall, if an idea makes me or my 8-year-old chuckle, then I’ll usually pursue it!” “I hope it makes them laugh or even just smile. While it would be nice if they found my work aesthetically pleasing as well - a laugh is always the main objective! Also, I would hope they can get a sense of who I am through my silly cartoons. I have become friends with some of the coolest, most talented people I know because I put my work out there on social media. It’s been amazing for me to connect with other people who have the same sensibilities and interests,” wrote the artist. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
