The easiest way to identify this curious species is by the
identical bowl cut hairstyle each family member adorns itself with or by the wide-mouthed grimace they display when cackling. Despite the fact the female
towers over the male, she submits to his control and has been observed taking on his hobbies, habits and interests. The male is easily
agitated,
excitable and aggressive toward anyone who dares to criticize his
peculiar belief system. If your car breaks down on the highway, you had better hope a Cackling Bowl Cut Chimp is nearby because
they're the only ones who can help.
Medium: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Suri: liquid pencil and watercolor on paper. Palm trees: digital sketch. Original sketch shown here.
14 back in the HOUSE
Posted by: Knox Bronson | April 25, 2008 at 11:13 AM
What Knox Bronson said. :)
Posted by: Lynnster | April 25, 2008 at 11:40 AM
OMG, that is so brilliant and funny! But, is this actually your first Tom Cruise portrait without Xenu's volcano (and saucer) in the background? Finding Xenu's volcano in your portraits is way more fun than finding 'Waldo.'
Posted by: CraigSF | April 25, 2008 at 12:16 PM
When I look at your ingredients list it looks like "Squid Pencil". That is what I choose to believe you used to create this magic!
Posted by: vern | April 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Oh my 14! This is absolutely flippin' hilarious. I am having a hard time because I can't stop laughing. You couldn't have nailed this one any better! The platform feet on Tommy Chimp are fantastic.
Posted by: Erik | April 25, 2008 at 12:31 PM
That is nothing short of genius.
You are a modern goddess.
Posted by: Jenn F. | April 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
I've missed you....Welcome home.
Posted by: Ang :o) | April 25, 2008 at 02:36 PM
I love it!
Posted by: The Chief | April 25, 2008 at 02:40 PM
14-I followed the link to the original sketch-wow. Just wow. Then I clicked on the link to the unfinished commissioned piece, which answered my question about if you take commissions.
Dr. L
Posted by: Dr. L. | April 25, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Aw! You were too kind to his man-boobies.
Posted by: midevil | April 25, 2008 at 03:45 PM
14!!! Cannot tell you how glad I am to have you back in this venue. I totally get the collaborate-with-a-friend gig but to be honest, I so enjoy your work as a stand alone entity and the duo thing just stole some of the excitement and thunder (not to mention the laughs!!) from you. Such a HUGE fan here and glad you're back. !!
Posted by: john | April 25, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Oh god perfect thank you. :D
Posted by: sugarbear | April 25, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Nice that you are back home. Plus, you are a dandy sketcher!
Posted by: Roy N | April 25, 2008 at 06:03 PM
You're simply amazing, and I do prefer you here rather than anywhere else.
Posted by: Maria | April 25, 2008 at 06:04 PM
You have to wonder about a couple when their hairstyles match,don't you? I bet they swap shoes and underwear when they are not in the public eye.
Funny as fuck 14!
Posted by: Demon Kitty | April 25, 2008 at 07:07 PM
"Scientologenesis Troglodytae" - that is just too funny. The facial expression on each chimp is just perfect! Love it and thank you for a fab pick-me-up - I just finished a 65-hour crappy work week :-)
XXXX
Posted by: It's British Bitch | April 25, 2008 at 11:04 PM
There's something about Tom and Katie's chins/jawlines that is just...genius.
Anyway, zooming out the whole thing is brilliant - and I love Tom's wee platform monkey feet :)
Posted by: Laura @ Hungry and Frozen | April 26, 2008 at 12:44 AM
The SHOES!!! OMG!! Those shoes!!! LMAO!!
:-D
Posted by: SM | April 26, 2008 at 10:24 AM
I've been up to my eyeballs in work,about ready to toss it all and set fire to my school when I decided to visit GOTA. Man, am I glad I did! XD Thanks, 14! I really needed a pick-me-up!
Posted by: Peta | April 26, 2008 at 11:50 AM
I only just noticed the shadows. The one cast by Tom's platform feet is particularly hilarious. Your work is so amazing, the details like that just blow me away.
Posted by: It's British Bitch | April 26, 2008 at 12:08 PM
I love this! You got their crazed, donkey-braying grins down perfectly!
Tom's mother also has a manic, crazed-grin expression, would it be hitting below the belt to include her as well?
Posted by: Hippo | April 26, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Something must be said about your subtle and brilliant use of muted colors and tones: Your replication of the tint and tone of an antiquated scientific journal is, well, really incredible. All of your mock-Science-Journal pages showcase this, and it adds this whole layer of texture (physical and aesthetic)that'll surely make the artwork endure long after its subjects evaporate into the pop culture ether (which in Cruise's case ain't near soon enough).
In the meantime, I'll just pee my pants laughing again, thanks.
Posted by: Viper Tetsu | April 27, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Shit! Where were these monkeys when my SUV got a flat???! Jumping on couches???
Awesome post, 14!
Posted by: Eize | April 27, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Back to your best work i see, 14.
Posted by: Miss Mezza | April 28, 2008 at 08:17 AM
TOO FUNNY! I love how you even got katie's jutting lower jaw right!! Amazing work...welcome back!!!
Posted by: Harper | April 28, 2008 at 12:43 PM