Category Archives: Illustration

Mr Moustache. A portrait commission.

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Mr Moustache went through a large amount of changes. All are fun. I was asked for an impressionistic view of the model, then a more realistic version, then a more photographic version, then a change of background. Some changes are … Continue reading →

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Sketchmania.

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

So, here’s a mixture of drawings that don’t fit into a theme, apart  from they were all drawn from life. We have: A five piece brass ensemble, a friend in the sun, art homework, my family, hand, trips to central … Continue reading →

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Life Drawing 3. Tonal feedback.

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

In the crit at the end of the life drawing session asked why I painted on a loud pink spray painted background, I blurted out something to do with music feedback as a base for extemporising on. Having a strong … Continue reading →

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Websites & backgrounds

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

There is so much content in everything now that is filched from other places. I prefer to make my own, the client is employing me for my work, not my talents as a thief. Which is different from having influences … Continue reading →

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Building illustrations.

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

Over the past few years I’ve been illustrating architecture for the Auckland Castle project. It’s a really nice little job, the span of concentration, the translation of photos to unified illustrations and the feeling that is very near to playing … Continue reading →

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Auckland Castle Leaflet

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

I do like working for Auckland Castle Trust. The people are nice, the idea for project is really genuine and the art and architecture is unique. The leaflet features my illiustration, design and typography. The feel is supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Holiday sketchbook USA

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

26 images: STAR WARS: Rogue One. On the plane. Eddy on the plane. Eddy watching Lion Guard. Which is TERRIBLE. My hand on the pull out table. Izzy on the beach with a large lizard lurking in the background. In … Continue reading →

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