Tools :: Croquil pen , ink brush , Photoshop CS2
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
100th post - Communication Arts Illustration Annual 50
I'm pleased to announce that the following series of illustrations were accepted into the prestigious Communication Arts Illustration Annual #50 due out this July. Needless to say , I was very thrilled and honored to get in. Can't think of a better way to mark my 100th post . As always , thanks for stopping by :-)
Tools :: Croquil pen , ink brush , Photoshop CS2
Tools :: Croquil pen , ink brush , Photoshop CS2
Monday, April 13, 2009
PC World Magazine + Wall St Journal
A straightforward piece addressing some of the drawbacks to using utilities like Voip , Skype etc on your smart phone.
Took a while to come up with a color scheme I was happy with.
This piece for the Wall St. Journal was about how young college graduates , new to the work force will go that extra mile to ensure a chance at continued employment.
Took a while to come up with a color scheme I was happy with.
This piece for the Wall St. Journal was about how young college graduates , new to the work force will go that extra mile to ensure a chance at continued employment.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Box Lunch #7 :: Promo
This was done as a promo for my agent ,directed primarily at the editorial market. The theme the artists in the group had to adopt was 'Hoaxes' .
A real change of pace from a lot of the work I've been doing lately , it was nice to immerse myself in all the things I like to draw again. I had fun with it, can ya tell ;)
Enjoy !
Tools :: Japanese croquil dip pen, Photoshop CS2 , Manga Studio Ex 30
A real change of pace from a lot of the work I've been doing lately , it was nice to immerse myself in all the things I like to draw again. I had fun with it, can ya tell ;)
Enjoy !
Tools :: Japanese croquil dip pen, Photoshop CS2 , Manga Studio Ex 30
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
New Internationalist UK :: Another Side of Paradise
For a upcoming article in the New Internationalist by Author Lindsey Collen a Mauritian novelist who looks back on her country’s recent past to see how class strife disguises itself as culture clash.
Excerpt :: "I met an old woman in the homeless people’s movement in the 1990s who said: ‘I am scared to leave Plaine Verte [where she had illegally built a tin shack on state land] because I came here from Baie du Tombeau in the race wars.’ This is what affected her most: ‘They broke my fishbowl. I ran with my two little boys and a babe in arms, looking back at the goldfish gasping on the red cement floor.’ People who have to flee are left with vivid memories for decades. "
The version being used in the magazine won't have the brown weathered frame.
Excerpt :: "I met an old woman in the homeless people’s movement in the 1990s who said: ‘I am scared to leave Plaine Verte [where she had illegally built a tin shack on state land] because I came here from Baie du Tombeau in the race wars.’ This is what affected her most: ‘They broke my fishbowl. I ran with my two little boys and a babe in arms, looking back at the goldfish gasping on the red cement floor.’ People who have to flee are left with vivid memories for decades. "
The version being used in the magazine won't have the brown weathered frame.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Treasury & Risk Magazine :: Cover
Client wanted a 'Ironman' inspired character for their cover. Rising up out of the molten ruins of Wall St , a bit of a challenge considering I don't do a lot of straight-up superhero type stuff. A really enjoyable job too.
It took a coupla passes to nail his 'look'.
It took a coupla passes to nail his 'look'.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
'I Wish Someone Had Told Me' :: Book illustrations
Last fall I was approached to provide some B&W interior illos and a color cover for a book about navigating your way successfully in your profession. The author , Tony Altilia , passes on experience, gleaned from working in the advertising industry at the highest level for many years.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
UWB Man
A character design for a Japanese based company that creates technology for first responders like fire dept. and law enforcement. Another enjoyable departure for me.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Bettie Page 1923-2008
An 8" X 10" photo on my studio wall from an original negative. Always an inspiration.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
marblemedia 2008 Holiday card
Every year the fine folks at marblemedia ask me to do their holiday card. Always a change of pace doing this gig. Enjoy!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Adweek Magazine :: 30th Anniversary issue
This issue showcased an exclusive photographic portfolio of 30 of the most influential people working in advertising, marketing and media today. I think I drew the 'long straw' because I was selected to do Steve Jobs & Jonathan Ive of Apple. Being devoted Mac user for nearly a decade now, it was a satisfying piece to do. The AD wanted to keep the look and feel of the piece simple and clean, just like a Mac ;)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
3 Martinis #16 :: Alberta Venture Mag
All good things must eventually come to an end. Alas it was to be the case with this column. Def one of my favorite gigs to do. Enjoy!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
New Internationalist :: Agribusiness
Technological advances don't always mean that things will be better for everyone.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Applied Arts Magazine
There's a nice article in the current issue of Applied Arts Magazine on Brandever Marketing Strategy , a company I did a coupla wine labels for , and a poster.
Here's a sneak peak. I did the 'Naramata Bench' poster , and an illo ( not shown ) on the back of the 'Whatchamacallit' label.
Here's a sneak peak. I did the 'Naramata Bench' poster , and an illo ( not shown ) on the back of the 'Whatchamacallit' label.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Toro Magazine :: Bad Beat City Ep 9
Latest installment of my ongoing comic strip for Toro Magazine online.I rarely show 'process' so I thought I'd give ya a sneak peak into it. I tend to do small roughs , just to get the narrative sorted out , and fairly loose pencils. This leaves me some latitude to take more risks when I get to the inking stage. My illustration work tends to be rather tightly drawn , so I'm quite enjoying doing the looser artwork that this gig affords.
Previous episodes available to view HERE.
Tools used :: Photoshop CS2 , Manga Studio , Strathmore paper , Pentel brush pen ,Tachikawa Fountain Pens
Previous episodes available to view HERE.
Tools used :: Photoshop CS2 , Manga Studio , Strathmore paper , Pentel brush pen ,Tachikawa Fountain Pens
Monday, August 18, 2008
3 Martinis #13 :: Alberta Venture Mag
A sneak peek at the upcoming installment for the Three Martinis column I illustrate every month. The cushion has a drawstring which when pulled , heats up , ideal for sitting on at cold outdoor sporting events, and atop is a can of chili that is made with antacids as a primary ingredient thus alleviating the ensuing heart-burn. All this will make sense when you read the article . I'll try and post a link when it's up.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Magazine Group :: Virtual Learning
The exhilaration a student experiences when delving into the realm of the virtual world for the first time .......... or something like that ;)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
TORO Magazine :: Bad Beat City
Been doing some comics again for the newly re-launched TORO Magazine online . Latest installment can be seen here with links on the page to other episodes. The strip is providing me with a great opportunity to experiment with my storytelling and with my drawing style. I've been inking the strip with some new croquil fountain pens from Japan that I'm really liking. Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
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