“Scribe” is the nick of American artist Donald Ross who has put his dynamic talents to use creating graffiti wall murals, children’s book illustrations and fine art paintings. He chose the nick Scribe because he incorporates folk tales, fantasy parables and biblical references in his artworks, turning these stories into visual works of art. Scribe brings humor into his paintings by creating characters who not only look funny but who often act out in all the silly, childish ways that humans do.
Monsters, cute characters and often; cute monsters frolic in his paintings and illustrations as though delighted to have finally been given a physical form. Scribe’s characters wouldn’t be out of place in an animated film or as toys. They have a timeless appeal that can be enjoyed by anyone, from children through to adults. Check out Scribe’s website for more information about the artist or to buy monster plushy dolls designed by the artist.
- Cult horror film Little Shop of Horrors inspired this comic painting by graffiti and fine artist Scribe.
- Donald Ross illustrates an obscure scene in which a cowboy bunny sits in a whale wagon.
- Donald Ross’s cartoon characters boast arrogant and childish attitudes that reflect all the foibles of the human personality.
- Donald Ross’s graffiti influence can be seen in this cartoon painting of an alien monster and a psychedelic rhino astronaut.
- Influenced by graffiti styles, this illustration by Scribe expresses his sense of humor and fun.
- Ocean and desert imagery merge in this fusion illustration by Donald Ross.
- Scribe AKA Donald Ross paints a funny crocodile character clutching a terrified bee.
- Scribe’s cartoon illustrations show us a wacky, insane world in which normality and bizarrity are the same thing.