Oblique View

Oblique View is the the single panel cartoon strip, originally created to focus on architectural humor (which is rare) The name is derived from a type of drawing used by architects to represent things in three dimensions. Oblique View's utilize a two dimensional view of the face of an object with an angled view projecting back from the object to allow distorted view of the side. The name seemed natural for the content of the cartoon strip because the strip takes a distorted look at the field of architecture. The comics are similar to The Far Side, I suppose. They were published regularly in the AIArchitect, a national monthly newspaper for architects in the AIA, as well as The Journal, a local newsletter for the Indianapolis Chapter of the AIA.

This was the first cartoon for Oblique View (now a classic)

Oblique View was where the book Outhouses by Famous Architects was conceived. The architectural focus of Oblique View worked well for the audience that was viewing it. However deep inside, the strip wanted to broaden its horizons and cater the humor needs of the many (it told me so).

Another example of Oblique View catering to the architect's sense of humor

Oblique View has since developed into a hilarious single panel strip that deals with subject matter that common folk can understand. It is not currently being published in any newspapers but can be found here at Dipahead.com (obviously). The creator of Oblique View is attempting to get into syndication via the submission process. King Features has identified a glimmer of potential with the strip by purchasing several of the individual panels to be incorporated in their New Breed comic strip which utilizes a variety of artists. Pretty exciting - lets just hope Oblique View can be parlayed into a daily strip. (name changes are being considered that laypeople can relate to - possibilities include: Shear Punishment, ????)

Steve always knew that Tom would be a natural on the farm

This is an Oblique View for the commoners. It is actually an inside joke with my brother-in-law (Tom Nelson) that King Features was surprisingly interested in and published in the New Breed