Aladdin - Blog Posts
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.
Current BOK. Love these guys.
When you're seeing this, I'll actually be seeing Aladdin on Broadway again with some of my awesome friends for my birthday! Perfect way to celebrate :))
I made the guys keychains when I went to the show in Oct 2021. Every time I go, I make them some stuff, and that time I decided to try making keychains! I think they came out all right.
Seeing these kings again this weekend, so I'm currently in the process of making them stuff for this time, which is why I've only been posting older/smaller stuff on here. I'll definitely post the finished products here as well :))
(I love that pic of Zach and Milo so much I didn't even realize Milo was doing a peace sign til after I got home and looked at the pics I took. The guys at Aladdin are literally the best, I love em)
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!
Old art that I'm posting cuz Brad finally went on Jeopardy and I'm super happy for him. King. I did this for his birthday in 2021.
Sketch of Aladdin. Usually I'm biased toward drawing the original cast when I draw, but this time I doodled the current Aladdin actor in the Broadway show, Michael Maliakel. I really like his portrayal of the character, I think he's my favorite Aladdin so far.
Sketch from a while ago of Babkak and Kassim. I really enjoy interactions between these two. There's a lot of snark and sass but you can tell they're really good friends who communicate via insults.
Kassim: "I don't stay where I'm not appreciated!"
Babkak: "Oh are you still here?"
Most brutal exchange in the whole show.
The Aladdin Wall!
Featuring: my college graduation cap I made, BOK character design prints by Gregg Barnes, OBC signed playbill, OBC cast and crew insert from the original souvenir book, and (possibly my favorite of the bunch) the opening night illustration by the amazing Squigs Robertson.
The four art prints were all bought from the Broadway Flea Market, but two separate years (BOK prints bought in 2021, Squigs print in 2022).
When Al and Kassim argue and bicker, it makes Omar anxious. So this is how Babkak dissolves their little spats.
This sketch has been sitting on my desktop for so long since I was meaning to finish it up digitally but I'm just posting it as is cuz idk if I will-
Babkak doodle from my sketchbook that I decided to play around with a bit. Love drawing this dood. Just a really good shaped guy.
Would you guys be at all interested in seeing my Aladdin stuff in my sketchbook? I do a lot of sketching, and don't always finish things so if you want to see me post sketches here I can start doing that
Crazy that this illustration was done about a year ago now! I'm still super proud of it, especially the texture on her dress.
I really love the fortune teller in Aladdin even though she's a minor character. She just seems really funny and cool. I think that she and BOAK are friends for sure.
Sorry about the lack of new art lately, I've been working on a rather large project so that's been taking up the majority of my time. I'll definitely be sharing it here when it's done so stay tuned!
A look inside my Aladdin Broadway display case. I've got a lot of memorabilia I've collected over the years. Some of my favorites include:
the original souvenir program (2nd photo)
a copy of the script (3rd photo)
bread prop (3rd photo)
the heart-shaped box of baklava prop (4th photo)
More info is in the image descriptions. Feel free to ask me questions about items in my collection if you'd like to know more about them!
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.
Silkscreen print done for my boy Brian Gonzales. I made him an art package back in May and this was one of the pieces.
When you do silkscreen, you print one color at a time and have to line all the ink up each time, so I included the other two pics so you guys can see the process. So in total, there are three colors used: first the lightest green, then a darker green, then the darkest green on top.
Brian is literally such a legend. Nicest dude ever, and such a talent. Love that king.
Broadway BOK actors throughout the years. Did this one I believe in May of 2022.
Bonus photo of the boys with their prints. Love these legends. And love this pic so much <3
BOK silkscreen prints. They are each 6x8 inches in size. Done for the current Broadway cast back in Feb 2022.
Made these in my college silkscreen class and my teacher straight up jumpscared me and asked "who's Kassim" when I was printing and so I explained he's from Aladdin. Tell me why this man then said "mmm, looks like Aladdin in leather"
Tell me any BOAK related hcs that you have on the mind. Like any at all. I’ve been trying to think of a hc but I’ve honestly forgotten half of my hcs for this show djdndndndndnd
woo ok so here are a few just off the top of the dome:
Kassim made all the necklaces for the group. Based on the fact that Brandon O'Neill made all of them for the original show.
Babkak and Omar are really close. Babkak's a good companion for when Omar gets overly anxious or overwhelmed. He's super laid back so he balances out Omar's anxiety.
Omar is in charge of cutting everyone's hair when they get too shaggy.
Kassim calls Babkak "Babs" when he's really drunk, which Babkak finds amusing.
Babkak gives really good hugs (soft).
They're all queer. I see Babkak as aroace, Omar as gay, Kassim as bi, and Al as bi with mostly a preference for women. (sometimes it can fluctuate based on the actors in Aladdin's case). I see Agrabah as a (mostly) accepting fantasy world, so you can be out and not have to worry, save for maybe the guards.
Kassim actually really likes stealing. He likes the thrill. He's also the one who comes up with most of their schemes.
Babkak is in charge of mending their clothes and patching them up if the others get hurt.
Aladdin is surprisingly solitary. He loves his friends, but he spends a lot of time alone. His favorite spots to just chill by himself are on top of buildings.
Omar's estranged father is a member of the guards. He avoids the guards at ALL COSTS because of this.
Babkak spends half of the time zoning out/thinking about other things and just chilling, which is why he is always snapping out of it and yelling food names out. Relaxed king.
Kassim is the leader of their quartet, but others tease him saying "no Aladdin's the leader" just to make him angry.
Babkak and Kassim founded their group, adding Aladdin later and Omar last. They all met when they were kids.
Even though Kassim and Babkak make little pointed remarks at each other in the show, it's not because they dislike each other. It's actually because they're really close friends and that's how they communicate. I feel like they have a lot of inside jokes.
I have loads more, these are just the ones I could type up now! I can type up more if you wanted more specific stuff :))
Tell me your Aladdin Broadway headcanons or ask me about mine! Or ask me any Aladdin related questions honestly. I've been thinking about/ drawing these dudes since 2015 so I've got a lot bouncing around in my skull about Aladdin and co.
(also if you requested something in my Aladdin art requests, I'm working on it I promise, just been really busy lately. since these are just typing i can post answers quicker)
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)
BOK silkscreen prints. They are each 6x8 inches in size. Done for the current Broadway cast back in Feb 2022.
Made these in my college silkscreen class and my teacher straight up jumpscared me and asked "who's Kassim" when I was printing and so I explained he's from Aladdin. Tell me why this man then said "mmm, looks like Aladdin in leather"
Aladdin doodle requests
if you're an aladdin enjoyer like i am, please send me some doodle ideas! aladdin broadway preferably, but if you want me to draw something from the movie maybe i will.
i've been drawing aladdin musical stuff so long i have like no ideas left, but i love the characters and story so
characters/characters interacting/settings/scenes/objects/whatever you want i literally just want to draw some aladdin stuff
"So here he is now with his band!"
Prince Ali animation I did last year that I'm still super proud of. I love the beginning of Act 2 BOK outfits, so pretty. I love animating sparkles so these costumes are perfect. Plus I love these guys.
Iago from Broadway's Aladdin. Love this evil little dude.
(Art from 2021)
Babkak comic cuz he's my boy. King of retorts.
Dialogue from right after the boys do their Babkak Omar Aladdin Kassim number and take donations so they can leave their life of crime behind. And then they only get one coin.
"Couldn't we just send a strongly worded letter?"
Illustration of the beginning of High Adventure from Aladdin Broadway featuring Babkak, Omar, and Kassim (my faves). This was something I drew earlier this year as a birthday gift for Brad Weinstock the actor who currently plays Omar :))
The buildings in Agrabah are so much fun to draw, I love em.
Omar sketch that I liked enough to play around with digitally. Gonna be using this tumblr as my fuck around art dumping ground cuz i needed a place to share the less finished stuff i do for fun. In other words this is a place for me to make art for fun again.
Anyway, expect to see Aladdin Broadway art from me cuz that's usually what I draw for fun.
(my sketchbook is stained cuz i used it to press flowers)
Aladdin's Cave
“No. You seek glory for yourself. And you would win it off the backs of my people!”
- Princess Jasmine
I love this moment in Aladdin. The way she says ‘my people!’ so intensely and passionately is perfection.