Warning: This listing contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 4!
in the following weeks strange things, After the release of the first episode of the fourth season, fans responded enthusiastically to the episodes, especially the plot of Max in Dear Billy. The “running up the hill” scene starring Kate Bush became a defining scene for Max, which inspired fan art, much like her Pixar version.
Strange things Fans have unleashed their creativity, portraying the best of fan art in a variety of styles and mediums. Each artist brings their own style to the fans, so even though they’re depicting the same scene where Max levitates, each interpretation is unique.
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maximum floating
This fan artwork depicts the popular character from barbibernat.illustration’s Dear Billy. The scene of Max floating in the air as Vecner tries to kill him has become a viral meme and has inspired a lot of fan art.
This piece features a dark red and blue palette and a chalk-painted look. This simple piece highlights the cartoonish style of Max hovering above the graveyard. If viewers don’t know its setting, it looks like it came straight out of a children’s book.
Little Crib House
Via lucasduaart, this miniature replica of the fishing rod house is a delightful piece of fan art. Creel House is a creepy and fascinating location reminiscent of haunted houses in horror movies, some of which are Strange things. The Hawkins team explored this real-life home, a dark, ominous cabin surrounded by an upside-down demo bat, Hurricane.
The use of fluffy clouds and purple-red lights turns the original cute little house into a domineering house full of mystery. The lighting also creates an eerie atmosphere. The artist placed the sky like an approaching storm above the small house.
bloody clock
from Strange things On the subreddit, user u/WillsMonsters shared an illustration depicting Max escaping from Vecna. Max runs to a giant clock that appears to be bleeding. There were lightning bolts around her, and menacing eyes above the clock.
The intensity and energy of the scene has sparked a wave of video editing and fan art across the internet over the past few weeks. The style of the work imitates familiar cartoon images from Cartoon Network shows such as The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. The shape of the bezel is reminiscent of old TV screens, which further brings out the classic cartoon effect for children. Simple characters and chaotic setting come together beautifully.
storm number 11
via u/art1na on Strange things On the Reddit subreddit, the artist shared this fan artwork that looks like a poster for the show. Description of Eleven outside of a trailer covered with vines, the crimson sky above is ominous.
The level of detail in this illustration makes it look very realistic. The realism of the piece makes it feel like something straight out of the show. The little details add up a lot, as viewers can notice more hints about the story, such as the shadows added in the trailer.
Eddie Dole
Another means used to recreate the characters in the show is hooks. User u/IllustriousEdge9410 shared their Eddie Munson crochet doll on Strange things subreddits.This little doll is the epitome of cuteness Strange things“Lovely new character Eddie.
The attention to detail on the doll makes it an eye-catching piece. He has messy hair, wears a Hellfire Club t-shirt and even a small guitar. The doll’s outfit also features ripped jeans to showcase his rock ‘n’ roll style. This would be a great addition to any fan’s Funko Pop collection.
Vecna the monster
Artist ManuelShOO recreates a scene from the movie Dear Billy, but this time, he’s reimagining Vecna as a monster. The Gargoyle is a giant monster, and by playing with the character’s scales, they created the Vecna gargoyle.
By making Vecna too large, it creates a dramatic scene with the red hermit with tentacles. For comparison, Max is now so small that it looks like she could fit in his hand, like some sort of King Kong situation. The art style makes this illustration look like it came out of a comic book.
Both sides of 001
Surprisingly, Eleven’s protective friend Peter is actually Number One, and evil at that point, leading to a dramatic change in Peter’s personality. His face seemed to change completely from the soft-spoken Peter to the sinister One. Thanks to this twist, Peter/One played by Jamie Campbell Bower became Strange thingsBest New Character in Season 4.
Artist Rogert illustrates this transition with an image of trypsin. They draw the left half of Peter’s face as one and the right half of his face as one. Put the two together, and the striking division between Vecner’s characters is even more striking.
run up that mountain
Artist u/NiteOwl94 created Max running through the Upside Down world and added lyrics from Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” floating around her, vi Vecna watching punishingly behind her.
The addition of lyrics from “Running Up That Hill” gives the song a dynamic and musical feel. The song remains a hit 37 years after its release, climbing to the top 10 on the Billboard charts. duration. The inclusion of the song in the illustration is appropriate because it plays such an important role in the scene.
video store
This fan art piece from the associate shows Steve, Max, Robin and Dustin at the video shop where the second child works. In this scene, they are looking for Eddie, who is currently wanted by the police.
This simple modern style looks like it came out of a graphic novel. Warm colors make it a nice and cozy image. The artist added some nice details to the counter, such as old movie posters and stickers. This has a classic comedy vibe to it.
Illusion max
Reddit user u/koalanov found another portrait of Max, bright colors make it visually striking, Max’s blue eyes and blue shirt are eye-catching. Especially with the placement of the hands and vines, the scene is almost ritualistic.
This hallucinogenic illustration is so powerful that viewers feel like they can “hear” the image. Although many Strange things Fan art can be dark or ominous, and this piece, although taken from a sad scene, is so saturated that it gives the scene a more lively feel.