I received a few comments when I uploaded the scotch tape people, from [d]online readers that were fascinated by anthropomorphism; specifically that which was derived by pliable, changing media. In that tradition, I was captivated by the (age-old) idea of revealing messages in smoke. And while this isn’t exactly novel, it re-illuminated my imagination for the idea.

Click the image to see other examples of this treatment. Where else have you enjoyed this style? Which applications show it the best? Which ones do you find quite lacking?