Character Design for Monster House: Jenny, DJ, and Chowder
Chris Appelhans has done some awesome production and character design for films like Monster House, City of Ember, and Coraline. He exhibits a fabulous range, from the ultra-dark and disgustingly well-rendered to the innocent and simple–and oftentimes the two realms overlap. How his work always seems to retain a sense of hope is beyond me!
Check out his Frank and Frank cartoons as well as his modern-day adaptation of Alice in Wonderland (pictures after the jump, of course!).
Illustration for Monster House: Chowder and DJ
Illustration for Monster House: Nebbercracker
Alice in Wonderland Adaptation: Queen of Hearts
Alice in Wonderland Adaptation: Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum
Alice in Wonderland Adaptation: Caterpillar
Frank and Frank "Birthday"
Frank and Frank "Birthday"
These Frank and Frank cartoons are so simple and charming! Compiled into an oddly long book, each begins with a one-word title and absolutely no dialogue. They’re loads of fun to look through!
