Evolution of an Icon, 2023, digital drawing, 13 x 31 in. / 33.02 x 78.74 cm.

Evolution of an Icon, Jonathan Laidacker, 2023, digital drawing, 13 x 31 in. / 33.02 x 78.74 cm.

Digital Drawing using Procreate software

Mario has come a long way of the course of 4 decades. This is an observational still-life that explores his beginnings from what was suppose to be an arcade game based on Popeye to an iconic character that is more recognizable than Mickey Mouse.