Naked

This watercolor illustration painted in 2003 is from Naked, a children's book written by comedian Michael Ian Black and illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. The story is about the hilarity that ensues when a young boy refuses to wear clothes. In this painting, the main character of Naked is captured mid-leap wearing only a red superhero cape and a gaping grin. The cape flies behind him as he throws caution to the wind while protecting the public and fighting crime. An ambiguous blue background helps provide context and grounds the work. Ridpath Ohi aptly captures the seemingly endless supply of energy so easily expended by a child on a mischievous mission.
Naked
Inventory
Collection Number
17421
Building
Current Location
Children's
Floor
1st
Description
Details
Naked is a watercolor painting of a young child who refuses to wear clothing by children’s book author and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
Framed
Yes
Width
.75 inch
Height
11.5 inches
Length
13.5 inches
Donor
Library Owns
Yes
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video