I heard the unfortunate news that Janice Burgess, the creator of Backyardigans passed away recently, which is pretty saddening. I think doing this little cosplay thing was a bit of a tribute to her.
Thank you Janice for creating such an amazingly iconic show loved by many, and you will truly be missed 🩷 🌹
i originally started this just a few days before janice burgess passed away. if you have been following me for a while, you'd know that the backyardigans is still one of my all time favorite shows to this day: a major brainworm ive had since i was first popped out the womb.
she had such a huge hand in me and my siblings childhoods outside of backyardigans, as well, and i cant understate how much it means to me to see a black woman have such a major role in various popular animated franchises.
RIP to one of my greatest animation inspos, ESPECIALLY when it comes to children's entertainment. the fact that mrs. burgess passed on the day before my birthday hurts especially, so i dedicate this drawing to her! i would not be who i am w/o these goobers, so thank you
Here's my work of the deceased creator of my childhood show "The Backyardigans" featuring Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Tasha and Austin, they're so really sad about her loss :(
Janice Burgess passed away at 72 about 3 days ago after 72th birthday due to the Breast Cancer.
I like to imagine she’s one of those types to put lots of stickers and little sketches on her phone case, as well as decorate her sketchbooks that way too! Just uses anyway to express herself