My take on Rat Fink in an old Chevy in an old Floridian setting.
The iconic Rat Fink character was created by artist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth in the late 1950s. Roth, a pioneer in the world of hot rod culture and custom car design, introduced Rat Fink as a grotesque and exaggerated caricature of Mickey Mouse's antithesis.
Initially conceived as an anti-hero figure, Rat Fink quickly became a symbol of rebellion and counterculture, especially among teenagers and young adults in the 1960s. Roth's creation tapped into the burgeoning American subculture surrounding hot rods, drag racing, and custom cars. Rat Fink merchandise, including t-shirts, stickers, and model kits, became highly popular and helped solidify Rat Fink as an enduring icon of the era.