Inspiration - Bee And Puppycat (Natasha Allegri)

Bee and Puppycat is a soon to be series created and written by the wonderful Natasha Allegri.

Originally premiering online as a two part episode in 2013, the pilot was so popular 9 more episodes were near instantly scheduled for 2014; following an extremely popular reaction to a 'kickstarter' to support the show. (Basically asking viewers online to donate so the show could continue) A huge $872,133 was raised for the show by fans, speeding past the original goal of $600,00. Cartoon Hangover began work on the show and are hoping to release more episodes by fall 2014.

The original concept for this cartoon was to base it on the 'magical girl' theme. A theme popular with manga and anime, aimed at women. And of course, looking back at the pilot for the show; its pretty clear Natasha is heavy influenced by that theme. The over all style of the cartoon is adorable. The use of soft colours and lines are really refreshing, a real treat for the eyes. Much like adventure time this cartoon is stylised in its own unique way, following in the footsteps of Cartoon Hangovers first show 'Bravest warriors'.

Adventure time Concept Work By N.A

Natasha Allegri is perhaps best known for her work on Adventure Time, being the original designer for the gender-bend versions of the characters from the show and working as a storyboard artist. She also illustrated and wrote the popular 'Fionna and Cake' Adventure Time comic books, which are still continuing. However is currently working on her own creation, Bee And Puppycat; working within the studio Cartoon Hangover.

I really love this show, being a fan of the 'magical girl' theme already. I find the cartoons just so refreshing to watch, from the pastel soft colours and shapes to the voice acting and characters themselves. I can't get enough of the overall heartbeat of this show and I've only just discovered it. The more I study Natasha Allegri and the more I admire her work; the MORE I feel so inspired to create something similar. I can't wait for the studio to release more episodes in the future and hopefully this wonderful piece of eye candy won't be cancelled!

 

Lovely Concept Art