Split that Sea Before Teatime

uhm yes. I think most people get who this guy is supposed to be.

I strongly recommend full view on this one, it got a lot of charm in it's texture that is otherwise lost.

This is the first piece of concept art on my latest animation project I'm releasing to the public. more info about it here: [link]
but basically were charged to make 3 animations that quickly explain a variety of religious celebration it's back-story in a dry humorous way. This one is for the Jewish celebration of Pesach, which means we have condense more or less the complete Prince of Egypt in under 60 seconds. Yeah!

But some other members of our animation team are tearing their hair out to write the story, I'm basically assigned to nail the animation's style, of which this is an early study. I'm going for a light and friendly paper cut style here that will work well in contrast to the often cruel and sadistic nature of the humour played out in the narrative. (a tad South Parkish)
I'm looking to incorporate Arabic textures and a very flat 50's illustrative style. But I guess I first have to make more before my vision becomes apparent. Oh well, please let me know what you think.