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Who let the dogs out?
Those nice people at modernbrands.com.au,( blue opal is the trading name), have made a star out of my dog character, first seen here, by making him the “face” of one of their board games in Australia. For those interested, more details of the game are available on their online brochure. Any game that features pooper scoopers and dog pooh has got to be a success in my book. Your pressie list to Santa starts here!
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launch
A drawn by hand illustration friday posting for a change, that probably fits the subject matter quite nicely. No digital jiggerypokery here, although our intrepid adventurer, depicted, could possibly use a little space age technology to get off the ground. A big rubber band can only do so much…
shadow(s)
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Hank Brian Marvin, the original guitar hero and everyone’s favourite shadow, unless of course you preferred one of the other ones. One day all record artwork will be made this way and who’ll be laughing then?
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portfolio – work in progress
Check out my new portfolio section, especially if you haven’t visited in a while – as new and archive material will be posted here on a regular basis.
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Soaked
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“Think I’m into something big!”
A reworking of a staff survey poster campaign on job satisfaction, which went under the general strapline of How Do Things Look From Where You’re Sitting? Anyway, needless to say our little fishing companion, oblivious to developments behind him, is indeed in for at least a bit of a soaking!
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Beginner
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When you’re a beginner colourer inner, nothing can be as important as to keep the colours on the right side of the line. So, children everywhere, (young and old), it’s important to keep your hand in and practice, at least until you’re old enough to use expensive software that will do the job for you. I know, it’s cheating really. Feel free to download the pdf version below and see if you still have what it takes!
colourin pdf
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Bicycle
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Illustration Friday – Bicycle
A bespoke,(ahem), illustration for this week’s topic. The Queen songs Bicycle Race and Fat Bottomed Girls, (released in 1978 as a double A side single), were the inspiration for the tongue in cheek interpretation of the subject matter, (perhaps I should re-phrase that!). The video the band shot for Bicycle Race featured 65 naked female models racing on bikes and caused upset to the firm the bikes were rented from when the hire purpose became clear and they insisted the band purchase all the bicycle seats used. Well, you wouldn’t want saddled with that, would you? Adobe Illustrator
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Journey
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A transport related posting seemed relevant here, illustrating the journey of this character design from initial sketch through to completed artwork. This project which was eventually shelved was aimed at children and focused on a coach named George and his companion/driver Jimmy Jock and their road related adventures. Pencil/Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Separated
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Inspired by a recent festive sunday magazine article that hand held, (where appropriate obviously), the reader on the often hazardous assault course that is Christmas dinner preparation in the most patronising way possible. “Avoid cross-contamination and practice good kitchen hygiene. Always use individual chopping boards, colour coded ones are a practical solution in keeping different food stuffs separated! Wash your hands (you will have two initially) before preparing and touching food. Exercise caution when using sharp knives, but you’ll probably be ok with really blunt ones. See that boiling pan on the hob, it might be hot! “Perhaps more advisable to visit to a restaurant for Xmas this year! Print out and colour in the illustration above. To make it easier we’ve made a start for you.