Original art by ~MaRaMa-TSG and spelled as she did (this spelling is commonly used on websites anyway).

Background and colors by myself. Needed something to cheer me up. It meant a lot that ~MaRaMa-TSG said I helped to inspire this.

Artist Comments: This is the first time I did an entire piece in only marker. I decided to challenge myself. Brands used were Tombo (water) and Pantone Tria (alcohol), with an accent of humble ball point.

OK, so the story of "Macaroni" ? Is because Willy is wacky, as we all know (only he doesn't think so) and ~MaRaMa-TSG wanted a word that was funny to replace "cheese" and I remembered some teacher I think, doing this. She happily took the idea!

Try saying "macaroni" and you'll realize that you have to smile about 3 times to say the word. And we also know how Willy loves to flash those pearly whites.


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Bonus?? Because I'm crazy and an idiot for my obsession with this movie beyond any logical reason, here's the little story I imagined to explain the blushing (partly, I'll upload another secret shortly):

Wonka: You know what I look like and I certainly know what I look like, so whaddaya need a picture of me for?

Charlie: Well for when you're busy or I'm at school and...and...

Wonka: *staring inquisitively*

Charlie: (nervous) For times when I miss you.

Wonka: oh. (caught completely off guard) Yes, yes. Right. Th-then b-b-by all means, of course you...um, may take my photograph.

It has been a very long time since there was anyone to "miss" Mr. Wonka. And to be able to miss someone is a form of affection, you can't miss someone that you don't care about.

Wonka: (pause) Er, uh, on one condition.

Charlie: Wot is it?

Wonka: You have to pose with me and I get a copy too. 'Kay?

Charlie: (smiles) Of course.

For times when he misses Charlie naturally (which he's too shy to say). I think they should also send a copy to Dr. Wonka for his "wall of fame", don't you?



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