Aladdin Iago - Blog Posts
BOK + Iago holo prints I made for this year's birthday trip to Aladdin.
I love making physical prints of my work, especially holographic ones like this.
latest art drop for my friends at new amsterdam theatre. some wall hangings of Babkak, Omar, Kassim and Iago! i added beading on them as well that reflects their costumes and to add to that agrabah vibe.
i brought these a few weeks ago when i went for my birthday, so they have probably been hanging in the new am since which is very cool!
BOK (& Iago) holographic polaroid prints! My most recent art delivery to the New Amsterdam Theatre included these lovely sparkly mini prints.
I'll post the illustrations separately, but I wanted to show off these prints because I really like the sparkles.
Been working on some stuff lately, so here's an Iago to hold you over until I can post the whole thing :))
It's everyone's favorite devious little man! This is actually the first time I've drawn a fullbody image of Iago since like 2021 and I'm really happy with it. Just the texture alone, I really love how his costume looks. We love seeing art improvement.
Also thank you so much to everyone supporting my Aladdin art!! It really means the world to see people enjoying my work, love you guys!
What's your headcanon on Broadway!Iago?
I don't have as many headcanons for Iago, but here are a few:
He has some bird-like mannerisms as a callback to his animated counterpart. For example, I think he would like to snack on common "parrot snacks" like nuts and dried fruits. I also think he would adjust/pull at/smooth his clothes and hair like how birds preen their feathers. Things like that.
He definitely has a journal filled with devious plans.
(Post-show) I don't think they keep him locked in the dungeon for too long, realizing that he could actually help Kassim as the new royal advisor. In the beginning, Kassim struggles with being the new vizier, and Iago knew everything Jafar did as the past advisor, so he becomes Kassim's assistant. The guards keep a very close eye on him for a while, but eventually they realize he's reformed and won't be a threat. He and Kassim actually become friends.
For the Aladdin requests, how about a scene from my Broadway sequel headcanon?
Had fun drawing Iago slowly losing his cool here as he realizes who he's talking to. The fourth panel is my favorite. Also really love how Omar looks here.
Original cast because I can. And I gave Aladdin his monkey's fist necklace because him not wearing it in the second half of the show is so lame, so after the show ends and he can be himself again I think he would wear it. Gotta match the homies.
(ps i have aladdin broadway requests open for now! so drop me a suggestion if you want! and if you already have I'm working on it)
Iago from Broadway's Aladdin. Love this evil little dude.
(Art from 2021)