Lots of media have the power to inspire its audience and the forms of creativity that flourish into existence, as a result, can sometimes impress almost as much as the source material. Now, one particularly talented artist has proven that an unstoppable fandom meeting an immovable entertainment juggernaut holds the potential for some truly incredible work, as demonstrated by their WandaVision artwork.
Riana McKeith, art director at TreesPlease Games and very much big fan of WandaVision, had a brilliant idea when watching the immensely popular Disney Plus series. Taking to her sketchbook, she decided to make a new illustration for every episode, redrawing a key moment from the story in the animation style of the era each one had emulated. From the ’50s all the way to the present day, her style choices were remarkably thorough.
The direct inspirations behind each individual art style are often easily apparent, such as the ’60s episode drawing clear parallels with the character designs of The Jetsons. Meanwhile, her 2000s piece perfectly mimicked the blocky look of cartoons like Dexter’s Laboratory and more recent shows like The Fairly OddParents, which kept that particular style alive (and possibly helped usher 2D cartoons into their current “golden age”). The 2010s use of a much more rounded and bubbly style as seen in Steven Universe is also impressive, while the ’90s recreation of Bruce Timm’s iconic DC superhero designs evoked a much simpler time for comic book media.
Some may wonder what McKeith had in mind for the episodes that didn’t focus on any particular decade, and the answer seems to be just whatever she felt was appropriate. Electing to portray more modern and less specific styles for those particular pieces, she was able to focus more on the moments themselves rather than the medium being used to convey them. A quiet passing of chips between the fan-favorite Dr. Darcy Lewis and equally adored FBI Agent Jimmy Woo comes to life in a happy little shot that appears almost reminiscent of a Pixar film. On the other hand, the bittersweet final embrace between Wanda and the Vision she created sports a much less specific art style, allowing the emotions to speak for themselves.
That’s not even to mention the rest of the illustrations, which include style references to classics like the original She-Ra and Scooby-Doo shows. In a way, all these pieces provide a natural expansion of the themes of the source material. Where WandaVision borrowed heavily from themes and styles of the times, McKeith went one step further by including animation as yet another piece of history to contribute to the overall aesthetic.
It’s yet another testament to the creativity of fans, as well as people in general. Funny how a little project like this can make people feel nostalgic for a show that aired a month ago, even people who weren’t already Marvel fans. Hopefully, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier can inspire a similar connection with its viewers.
WandaVision is available to stream all the way through on Disney Plus.
Source: Riana McKeith/Twitter
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