Recent drawings

These are some recent drawings I did for some school readers for Macmillan. For these briefs I often don't get the accompanying story, just a basic description for each drawing, so it's interesting to imagine what the context is behind each artwork.

Comic book panels

These are 2 comic book style drawings I pitched for a web development company who were in the process of developing a game for a big client. They wanted something like this for a comic style intro into the game.

I wasn't given very much time, or even the full storyline, just the script for these first 2 panels and a basic outline of what was happening (it had something to do with cyber-crime, hence the iPad). Despite this, I was pretty pleased with what I achieved with these, specifically with the lighting and dynamics in the panels.


Panel 1 was supposed to be looking down an alleyway, but I really wanted to try an aerial view, as more of an establishing shot to give a sense of space around the character. Unfortunately the job didn't go through due to budget issues, but I would have loved to have worked on some more of these style of drawings. 

Doodle Sketches "You like dergs?"

Some doodles I did last night while watching TV. Done with ballpoint pen (which is why it came out a bit scratchy)

What would Nandos and Santam do?

Whenever something stupid happens in this country, like the ridiculous uproar about a painting, I like to remind myself of the awesome spirit and goodwill of the Nandos and Santam ad campaigns, and it restores my faith in humanity again. Why fight over something petty when you can work together for something positive?

Have a nice day!

RIP Maurice Sendak

This is a little tribute sketch I did in memory of Maurice Sendak, creator of 'Where the Wild Things Are', who passed away yesterday.

ALL CHAIRS ARE EVIL!

I read this article the other day which served to reinforce what I've been thinking for a while now... ALL CHAIRS ARE EVIL! As someone who has been struggling with back problems for about a year and a half now, as a result of having to sit for up to 18 hours a day (if not longer), I know the damage that they can do. Here's the article: http://jacobinmag.com/spring-2012/against-chairs/ Now go for a walk! 

RIP Adam 'MCA' Yauch

A tribute sketch to the late Adam 'MCA' Yauch... his influence with the Beastie Boys was pretty extensive. RIP