Some artwork "illustrations" for an upcoming exhibition in Nottingham - opening friday 20th June at 6pm. 

The theme is 'Midsummer' and myself and some friends will be showcasing some of our work at the Hopkinson Gallery (Next to Nottingham Train station) all week till the 26th June.

This illustration above is called; Daisy chains, Lollipops and seaside rock. Painted in Gouache.

Two finished piece of work for the exhibit. The second illustration is simply; Flying My Kite. Its a Donkey only because I wanted in someway to pay homage to 'A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM.'

Finished drawing ready to Paint. *Note the masking tape.

Adding a nice yellow background to help frame the foreground. 

Setting the scene before adding the character.

Character ready to paint.

Almost done 'apart from Kite and flowers.'

Done and ready to place within a nice frame :-)

Bit of fun.. E "Bay." ;-)

Hand drawn. Coloured in on Photoshop.

Idea came from doodling in my little notebook, which I carry everywhere 'except the toilet.'

 Indiana Jones on his greatest adventure.

Original Drawing on card - scanned in, ready to colour. 

Map - used for background effect.

Trying to work out angle for the Durex packet - the draw with Indy's hat.

Need I explain.. Reference image :)

 

Cropped finished version. Has previous post shows rough edges. :) Studio Ghibli influenced JABBA THE HUTT & SALACIUS CRUMB. 



  

 Jabba the Hutt and Salacious Crumb in a Studio Ghibli based piece!

 Original still from Totoro, a studio ghibli film. 

  

Original drawing/sketch.

  

Drawing in sketch pad - alongside images for influence and study. Plus Colouring in stage.

"STAGOSAURUS." - Painted in Gouache.

 

 Line drawing for Stagosaurus, before the painting process. 

I Change from children's illustration, mostly because sometimes I like to explore more and challenge myself a little more. Just personal and practice working with detail.

 Line drawing  before Paint. Gouache.