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Roscoe «Fatty» Arbuckle - El comediante olvidado del cine mudo

The most famous comedian nobody knows   Lives built for laughter (or nearly so): Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, once a giant of silent film comedy on par with Chaplin, became—within just days—a symbol of media-driven shame. 28/07/2025 Carlo Amatetti  28/07/2025 Carlo Amatetti ( Read the full article at  Azione.ch ) I’m one of those who deeply miss comedy as a widespread cultural expression in cinema—and I must admit, I knew nothing about Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. Thanks to Carlo Amatetti, with whom I've collaborated for years across various publications that share a common thread: comedy and comedians. This marks the ninth installment for Azione.ch... I won’t go on, because this time, the act of storytelling belongs to Carlo. video timelapse on Instagram 🎩 Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle: The face that made the silent era laugh—and slipped into oblivion. Original illustration by Leonardo Rodríguez. Read the full article at Azione.ch Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckl...

Chuck Berry and the Birth of Rock & Roll – A Watercolor Tribute

Before Hendrix set his guitar on fire or the Rolling Stones took over the world, there was Chuck Berry. His electrifying riffs and signature duck walk defined the rebellious spirit of rock & roll. My latest watercolor caricature captures him mid-performance, channeling the raw energy of Johnny B. Goode—a song that still makes speakers shake and feet move.

This piece is part of my upcoming book, where I explore not only the history behind each artwork but also the creative process behind them.
IG video time-lapse / Leonardo Rodríguez

watercolor caricature of a guitar player


 

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