A purely graphic interpretation of subject matter, unusually for me. Keeping things simple which probably suits my mindset right now. An Illustrator creation for info.
UPDATE: This entry can also be seen on the pages of creativematch’s flair competition for March here
An alternative perspective.
A quick vector knock-up in Illustrator.
As well as being contrary, Mary was a little slow on the uptake!
An experimental vector workout with the line art of the character added latterly.
My first cartoon workshop to grown-ups was recently delivered to an audience of professional trainers, (talk about baptism of fire!), by invitation from the South East, (Scotland), branch of The CIPD, (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). The aim of the evening’s session was to illustrate how a simple cartoon can add as I think I promoted it “an extra dimension to effective communication delivery”. The session is neatly summarised here by Bill Atkinson, Group Lead T&D at South East Scotland Branch CIPD. Read More
A current character design project commissioned from a local, (Edinburgh), based company. The brief, to design and develop an identity featuring a haggis character, rolling around in a plastic ball, speeding downhill! The haggi are a very shy breed and sightings rare, so accumulating visual references proved one the major challenges.
If you are interested in “zorbing” and live in or around the central Scotland area you may want to stay tuned to www.rollinghaggis.com for updates and news of opening offers.
If like me, you were/are ignorant to this growing global phenomenon, click here to find out more.
Adrift
Adrift in tropical waters, almost heavenly if it wasn’t for the fact it’s five miles from shore and that air valve doesn’t look too clever! Still, better than being buried alive in an avalanche! Hand drawn, scanned and then traced and coloured in Illustrator.
Muddy
In homage to the late great bluesman Muddy Waters who was born McKinlay Morganfield and nicknamed “Muddy” for his fondness of playing in the dirt as a child. Seems an obvious link to this week’s topic with a little humour thrown in for good measure.
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Now playing: Muddy Waters – I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man
via FoxyTunes
… or, more specifically, how to be clumsy to your advantage at work. Warning – This technique only works under certain pre-determined conditions and even then, there are no guarantees. Useful hints. 1. Check the individual you are trying to attract is actually in his office and not on the golf course, this can save valuable time. 2.Gentlemen, your success rate may vary considerably.
Confined
…or what happens when Rapunzel takes delivery of the latest must have hair accessory. Grimm!
Created in Adobe Illustrator for Illustration Friday
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