Isaiah Cartoon: Truth to be Hard

Here is my latest cartoon for Isaiah.

The commentary I have for this concerns the difficulty in understanding Isaiah's words.  The idea is similar as the last cartoon, but focuses on a possible intent behind his methods, and brings some humor with it.  Isaiah might have written his revelations and visions in his manner to preserve the truth and protect it from ridicule.  Only people who have true intent, that are willing to study to understand, will.  Therefore, the wicked will not hear the truth of his words, and will therefore not be offended.  That is the joke, at least.

Isaiah Cartoon: Real Intent

Years ago, when I was a child, I would read Garfield by Jim Davis and dream of being a cartoonist.  However, being raised the way I was, that was not a good career path.  I needed something more real.  Years later, here is my small contribution with a religious perspective.

The point of this comic focuses on the fact that Isaiah can be difficult to interpret.  However, his writing is true to the teaching style of Christ.  Christ's apostles asked once why he spoke in parables.  He wanted to make sure people who wanted to learn would hear it.  If people listened hard and tried to understand, they would.  Isaiah's writings are similar.

Should Lincoln Have Kept the Split-wing Grill?

2015 Lincoln MKT

Before Lincoln made their debut with the Continental concept, featuring a new grill, I thought Lincoln could resurrect their Split-wing grill.  BMW has been able to keep their grill in style while still being easily recognizable.  Pontiac also had a dual grill that worked well for them.  In Lincoln's case, however, I think most people desired a change.

2016 Lincoln MKZ

With the updated MKZ, Lincoln updated the grill.  They got rid of the waterfall look and adopted a new feathered look.  In their advertising campaigns, they called the MKZ a phoenix, the rebirth of the Lincoln brand.  I personally didn't like this look.  It was better than the past, but not enough for a new car.  The 2016 MKC adopted this look, but it translated into a much more cohesive look.

2016 Lincoln MKC

Last year, before the Continental's preview, I was forming my own ideas.  I tried my had at a few designs for a new Split-wing grill that would bring this old style into a new light for a new generation.  I think the Lincoln logo is very elegant and suited for a luxury brand.  In my concepts, I wanted the Lincoln logo to stand out more.  I wanted it to be larger, and nicely framed.

My rendering of the Lincoln MKZ before their most recent update for 2017.  So, I tried making the chrome outline different.  I find some companies overdo the chrome.  I made it only go across the top, and have the middle connect in a low overhang.  When I look at this now, I think it has a little bit of a Nissan/Renault look to it.  I think Lincoln is on a better path now that what i drew.

What do you think?  Should Lincoln have kept the Split-wing grill?

2015 MKT: http://www.lincoln.com/crossovers/mkt/gallery/photos/popup/photo:12/
2016 MKZ: http://www.lincoln.com/cars/mkz/gallery/photos/popup/photo:6/
2016 MKC: http://cars.axlegeeks.com/l/5810/2015-Lincoln-MKC