Cartoon Fun #4

Howdy, folks. Once again, i'm back for today with a relatively simple doodle. Took no more than 10 minutes for me to make. Here's Ren Höek from The Ren and Stimpy Show!

Background painting is a generic slip i made a while ago.

Ren has to be my favorite fictional character of all time, mainly in the way of how real his emotions feel in every single episode. The attitude he was given and the way his voice (from season 1 to season 2) bends to that makes him an extremely endearing character, its genius performance. Though, it's hard to like him when he tends to be an asshole to Stimpy, who's always looking out him. Looking past that, i like to think he has a good heart but always caves into his emotions due to pressure. My example for this is Stimpy's Fanclub of all episodes, especially the ending. I always loved how he was so blinded by the excitement of finally receiving a letter dedicated to him (after spending the whole episode thinking people hate him) that he wound up lashing out on Stimpy while showing off. His reaction once he's done reading and realizes the letter is from Stimpy is pure gold. I especially found it funny how there's a slow fade in from Ren to a man's behind to symbolize how much of an ass he was. Even though he doesn't exactly apologize for what he did, he still shows regret after the realization and goes to Stimpy for comfort. It's a beautiful and strong moment. You may say i'm reading too deep into it, but i can't help it. 

Ren's character is really subtle yet intense. There's a weird sense of duality in him that i really like. I just also like intensity in things.