Wacky Pomo Influenced My Art Style!

 Wacky Post-Modern is an aesthetic that was intended for children's marketing and entertainment back in the day. It consisted of extreme colors, insane elements (often Dr. Seuss-like) and goofy characters. I grew up on this aesthetic and I never gave up on it, it even influenced my art style! Here are six examples:




















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