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Super Shadows: I Explore The Power Of A Child’s Imagination
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Super Shadows: I Explore The Power Of A Child’s Imagination

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A few years back, I started an illustration series titled “Walking Shadows.” It received a fair amount of attention and seemed to connect with people on a very personal level. One entry resonated with viewers more than any other in the series.

The piece was titled “Hero” and depicted a young boy with the shadow of a superhero. The image isn’t necessarily about the superhero. It’s about a child’s imagination and potential. It’s about how a kid can be anything they want to be. The guy in the cape just helps represent those aspirations. The hero they see themselves as, or one day being. Whatever kind or hero that may be.

This new series titled “Super Shadows” picks up where that first piece left off.

More info: Jason-Ratliff.com

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glynislailann avatar
GlynisLailann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All kids need superheroes, some more than others. Even adults need them too sometimes.

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DariaB
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, I agree. But herw the kids ARE heroes. The symbolic behind this idea is endless, but it also reminds me of my own childhood and the times we role-played Sailor Moon.

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KTTrondsen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's too bad didn't see any dressing as nurses, doctors, fire fighters, police. The real hero's

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witono
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The idea behind is nothing new, but I love the style of illustration.

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KatinkaMin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A while back you get these illustrations on t-shirts. Now they're gone and I could still kick myself for not buying any. :-/

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ChloeClik
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So beautiful, it's amazing how moving it is. Also love the style of illustration, stunning work!

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emulliga1957
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

don't you think that 11 boys and 2 girls is a little bit sexest?!?

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Antonia
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk, the gender was matched with the original character, so I guess you could complain there isn't enough remarkable woman superheroes.

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glynislailann avatar
GlynisLailann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All kids need superheroes, some more than others. Even adults need them too sometimes.

dariab_1 avatar
DariaB
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, I agree. But herw the kids ARE heroes. The symbolic behind this idea is endless, but it also reminds me of my own childhood and the times we role-played Sailor Moon.

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KTTrondsen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's too bad didn't see any dressing as nurses, doctors, fire fighters, police. The real hero's

raydream avatar
witono
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The idea behind is nothing new, but I love the style of illustration.

kathinka avatar
KatinkaMin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A while back you get these illustrations on t-shirts. Now they're gone and I could still kick myself for not buying any. :-/

chloe-clik avatar
ChloeClik
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So beautiful, it's amazing how moving it is. Also love the style of illustration, stunning work!

emulliga1957 avatar
emulliga1957
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

don't you think that 11 boys and 2 girls is a little bit sexest?!?

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Antonia
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk, the gender was matched with the original character, so I guess you could complain there isn't enough remarkable woman superheroes.

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