Model Perfection

Here is my illustration of a perfectionist for Interpretive class. It's heavily based on Leonardo Da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man." The idea is the symmetrical perfection of a male model. When models are in photos and on the catwalk, there's a perfectionist quality about them.

"Model Perfection"

Acrylic and ink on BFK Rives, 8" x 10"

carbonmade

I have created a carbonmade portfolio recently. It's still in the early stages of development but I'm happy with the results so far so I thought I'd post about it.

Here is the link to my portfolio: http://garethadamson.carbonmade.com/

Thank you for visiting!

Synthetic Velvet (CD Cover) Revised

Previously I posted this CD cover, but it's been revised since the last time. I have also completed the inside, back, and spine so far. The project is still on-going and will also include a poster.

I will post the rest and the finished result later on. For now, here's the final CD cover for a taste of what the inspiration for the rest of the project will be.

Best Buds

Here is my most recent illustration. We were to illustrate a new subscription card for The New Yorker magazine using the Monocle Man symbol. I also included the butterfly in my design. It's designed to be kind-of humorous and charming.

We had to choose a section of the magazine to illustrate for, and of course I chose the humor section.

"Best Buds"

Cut paper, pastel, ink, and acrylic on paper. 6" x 6"

Synthetic Velvet (CD Cover)

This is my CD cover for Graphic Design class. I'm really enjoying design and positioning type and using strategic font families and such. As you can see I'm really into Helvetica right now, haha.

Hopefully I'll have some new illustrations to upload by the end of the week.

Overheard Conversation

This was my first Interpretive Illustration assignment of the year. We were to illustrate three or four lines from an overheard conversation. It sounded easy, but it really wasn't. I had a lot of fun with this project, though.

I chose to illustrate a conversation between a couple of H&M employees who were setting up a mannequin.

"She's not co-operating."

"Do her legs come off?"

"They're not really attached right now."

"What are you doing to this girl?"

From this conversation Silent Hill immediately came to my mind, and since I rarely illustrate in this kind of creepy/disturbing style, I really wanted to try my hand at it. I think it's strange how the majority of my work is the exact opposite of this style, and yet I love it so much, haha. I want to explore a darker style further.

Lost Memory

Acrylic & ink on BFK Rives, 8" x 10"

Moleskine

A couple of pages from my new moleskine. I decided to buy one about a week ago. They're pretty expensive, but the paper is very think and takes paint really well. I'm going to use it for media exploration and do many illustrative studies. Hopefully some will become inspiration for larger pieces.