Archive for February, 2010
IF theme: "propagate"
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
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I tried a few different ideas this week. Originally I was thinking of seedlings, as that’s the first thing that comes to mind with the word “propagate,” but for some reason none of my garden-related sketches struck me as very interesting. A more general definition, “to cause to extend to a broader area or larger number; spread” had more possibilities. The magician doesn’t seem to have an audience, so perhaps he’s at home, practicing his act? Concept sketches after the jump~
IF theme: "adrift"
Friday, February 19th, 2010
Whew! Barely got this one done in time. There was just too much happening this week. I decided to go a different route with this than I was originally thinking. More of what it means to me to feel “adrift,” in particular in a new city or country. Perhaps you don’t speak the language, you don’t know anyone, at first you always seem to do everything the wrong way. It can make you feel like a child again.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Monday, February 15th, 2010
This week’s IF theme is “adrift,” a fact which, along with some disturbing pictures of baby albatross skeletons filled with plastic trash, made me think of painting the great swirling mass of plastic floating out in the Pacific. It is known either as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” or the “Pacific Trash Vortex.” It is twice the size of Texas.
I have been just informed, however, that:
a) these look like hills, not waves. So much for the drifting part.
b) any art having to do with garbage is “cheesy.” Any art having to do with the environment in any way is “cheesy.” (Supposedly. Allegedly. I disagree.)
I would like my IF illustration to actually go with the prompt. So I think I’ll have another go at this one.
I do like the way the cheesy trash came out. Here’s a detail:
shadow puppets, part 2
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Here’s the final piece all put together. This is an alternate idea for the “conversations I’ve never had”… maybe I’m done? Maybe?
Tupac
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Part 2 of Nobrow contest submission: “People I’ve never met.” Details and process below…
The inspiration, and original thumbnail sketch:
Hair and outfit by Handel:
Big blue
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
A “conversation I’ve never had,” my idea so far for a submission for the Nobrow Press open invitation illustration project. (Check out the other entries in the Flickr group here.)
I’m still not sure about the design, so it might evolve over the coming week. I wanted it dark and mysterious and murky, but it ended up just looking dark and, uh, dark. I think the more monochromatic version works better. It’s less cheerful. Here you can see the original painting~
I also wanted to add some text, as it is meant to be a conversation. I had various hackneyed ideas about how krill tastes, favorite whale songs, etc., but I went for “how do you breathe when you’re asleep?” because it’s something I’d actually like to know. Blue whales do not breathe involuntarily like us. Do they sleep at all? I could probably look this up right now on wikipedia, but I’d rather leave the questions unanswered for the moment…
Wallpaper by Rachel de Joode
Monday, February 8th, 2010
I have been a long time fan of the photography of my friend Rachel de Joode. I love the fresh and original way she treats objects and the human body. I helped out with a few small projects, including some of her awesome new wallpaper designs. So cool!
Here’s a yogic pose:
Here are some of the others… I had a hard time picking favorites.
This next one is from one of the other collections:
See the rest of her wallpaper designs here!
(Wallpaper can be ordered at Soonsalon.com)