Artist research
The idea to humanise sharks was inspired by the ‘Dogs playing poker’ Style of paintings. Here are some examples I have found.
Dogsplayingpoker.org. (2025). Dogs Playing Poker Paintings and Cassius Coolidge - DogsPlayingPoker.org. [online] Available at: https://www.dogsplayingpoker.org [Accessed 16 Feb. 2026].
Cassius Marcellus Coolidge
Arthur Sarnoff
Bryan Moon
Dan McManis
This style of images adds a humorous take on my project. It was very fun to work on. It gave it a more lighthearted edge, and I greatly enjoyed figuring out the world that these humanoid sharks lived in.
Other Inspirations included:
Rusty Lake (again)
www.rustylake.com. (n.d.). Welcome to Rusty Lake - Creators of the praised Cube Escape series, Rusty Lake Hotel, Roots & Paradise! [online] Available at: https://www.rustylake.com.
I have used this game already as artist research; however, its influence has a death grip on me. I present my humanoid sharks in a style reminiscent of those games.
