'Little Nemo in Slumberland' is an undertaking in itself, but the doodlers and I wanted to approach this doodle as McCay might have. Paying tribute to such a creative giant and body of work, however, is intimidating for any artist. His groundbreaking achievements in animation, art, and storytelling make McCay a perfect candidate for a doodle. His short film, 'Gertie the Dinosaur' is regarded to have the first character designed for animation with a unique personality. If drawing painfully intricate comic strips every week isn't enough, McCay is also a pioneer in animation. Original pages have also drawn attention at the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Since its 'rediscovery,' the comic has inspired artists, feature animated films, and operas.

Though not popular in its time, 'Little Nemo in Slumberland' became celebrated in the mid 20th century. McCay's mastery of perspective, bold use of color, and sheer creativeness yield a series that is visually stunning and immersive. Nightly, he finds himself thrown into a topsy turvy, overgrown, and colorful mess that often leaves him tumbling out of bed. As a storyteller, his imagination reaches beyond the confines of reality and even the technology of his time.Īmong his most famous works is his weekly comic strip 'Little Nemo in Slumberland.' This series follows the journeys of Nemo through a fantastic dreamworld.

A true pioneer and master draftsman, Winsor McCay is an artist and visionary.

Nemo comic strip