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More character. Less machinery.

The first fish has a friendly, legible gesture, but its beaded body moves like linked dots. Later anatomy became more connected; extra scales and cameras did not consistently make a better cartoon. This printed study keeps a continuous silhouette, a delayed tail, and room to read.

Original / first saved design

Authentic early draft; original wording is preserved.

My pick / Grainy Editorial Illustration

Current art study, with a stable identity and links.