TopolinoCover Illustration

In 2024, I created a second cover version – in addition to the version that was actually published – for the Italian Mickey Mouse magazine. Just for myself, for fun. I started with a sketch and finished the painting the following year. I've never shown it before. I'm changing that today.

John StarduckThe Computer Game: Most recent teaser cards

I've simply included the latest John Starduck teaser cards in this post. No further explanation, just for you to browse.

* Basil, another supporting character from the John Starduck computer game – please do not confuse him with John himself – is also a duck and is an emergency mechanic and rocket ship orthopedist.

Scrooge McDuck's Money Bin, 1 Killmotor Hill, Duckburg

This was my third – again very rough and sketchy – architectural exploration of Duckburg buildings, following Donald Duck's and Daisy Duck's houses. In this case, probably the most iconic and famous: Scrooge McDuck's money bin. The interesting thing is, my earlier question about the other two buildings – what they might have looked like if Carl Barks had drawn inspiration from contemporary architecture – led me, after a brief experiment, to the conclusion that Carl Barks had already created a timeless building. Unsurpassed in its simplicity and clarity. Therefore, in my version, I only added details that I liked, such as the railway track encircling the building, on which automatic gun cars constantly circulate. And in the airspace above, Scrooge McDuck himself, on patrol, in his armored flying sphere and mobile money bin. And the combination lock on the front, almost the size of a town hall clock.

Now all that's missing is the fourth installment in this series: Gyro Gearloose's house and workshop... I'll show you that another time. I promise.

#moneybin #scroogemcduck #duckburg #killmotorthill

Daisy Duck's Modern Life

This was the preliminary sketch, which I created at the time alongside my vision of Donald Duck's modernist suburban house. I've never shown this rough draft before, and nothing more than this rough sketch exists. As with Donald's house, the starting point was the same question: What would Daisy Duck's house have looked like if Carl Barks had been inspired by contemporary architecture?
Since countless versions of Daisy's car exist, unlike Donald's 313, I took the liberty of showing her here with a sophisticated sports car in the foreground—I vaguely had one of the Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars from the 1950s in mind—to extend the lifestyle that such a house practically compels one to adopt to her car as well. I hadn't done that with Donald.

I'll try to finish this drawing when I get the chance.

#artsatire #charactersatire #caricature #parody

And gone!

I just received confirmation that all shipments have been dispatched. The corresponding tracking numbers should reach the recipients via email sometime tomorrow.

The Perfecto 313 Gran Turismo

The ideal ride to cruise into the new year. The Perfecto 313 Gran Turismo. Optionally available with a hard-top featuring a vision slit. A custom-made contraption by Gyro Gearloose for Donald Duck's alter ego Paperinik i.e. Duck Avenger. Designed for long-distance missions.