Here is another skull-based illustration that I completed recently.
I went with a sci-fi theme and wanted to give the piece a smooth and slick feel.
I also tried to make the skull more decorative than grotesque.
These days I don’t seem to be able to stick with one style or theme for long, but I guess I can claim that “I’m experimenting with new styles”.
On a separate note I’d like to thank my friend/technical advisor John of I Love Typography fame for switching my site over to a new server. The site should be a lot more stable now.
話が変わるけど、ときたまこのブログがアクセス出来ないといったトラブルがあったので、友達で技術アドバイザーのジョンさんに僕のサイトを新しいサーバーに移動させてもらったので、今からはブログがもっと安定していると思う。
ところで、ジョンのサイト「I Love Typography」は今世界的に人気を集めているから、是非見てみてください。
Here is an illustration that I completed a few weeks ago called “The Shadows”.
Again I wanted to create a larger scale and more detailed piece.
In the end I decided to give it a slightly Japanese look reminiscent of old ghost pictures and added some stamps in the corner to emphasize the point.
Just made it in time with my papercraft for August - “A Bad Dream on Birch Street”.
This is my first truly horror themed toy and is taken from an illustration that I did a few months ago (see below).
I was pleased to find that it made a pretty smooth transition into 3D form. Click here to download the PDF.
Sweet Dreams.
Here is my latest T-Shirt design featuring my character “Meat Bear”.
I have sketched a similar looking character many times in the past and decided to bring him back.
This was my first attempt at printing with more than one colour. Though it looks simple, lining up the heart was quite a challenge, so I will have to think carefully before trying any more complex prints.
The shirt is available on white or grey and there is a variety of heart colours.
See the T-shirt page for more details.
これは僕の最新のイラストです。タイトルは「Widow of the Woods」(森の未亡人)。
最初はロックポスターの様なイラストを描くつもりだったけど、最終的にアールヌーボー本の図版みたいなものになった。
でも、この結果には満足している。自然な要素を色々入れたくて、綺麗で装飾的なデザインを作りたかった。
Here is my latest illustration entitled “Widow of the Woods”.
I had intended this one to be more like a rock poster, but it ended up looking a bit like an Art Nouveau book plate. I am however pleased with the look. I wanted to include a lot of natural elements and make the piece very clean and decorative in style.
Here is a video interview with my favourite artist and toy designer James Jarvis.
The interview provides an insight into James’s techniques, as well as his philosophy on art in general.
We also get a good look at James’s studio and sneak peeks at some rare sketches and toys.
「The Art of Gravity」展、第三弾を一年ぶりに開催します!
10月13日~19日に開催する予定で、メンバーは前回と殆ど一緒(メンバーの人数だけが変わって、今回は7人になる)。
フライヤーとポスターのデザインが出来たのでここで紹介します。アーティストの詳しいプロフィールなどはホームページへ。
展示会のジャンルがあいかわらず幅広くて、絵、写真、彫刻、シルバー、かばん、等等。
僕はイラストやTシャツ、小物などを展示する予定です。
10月に高松にいらしゃったら、是非来て見てください。
After a year’s hiatus The Art of Gravity group show will return this October from the 13th to the 19th.
Most of the details are the same as before, except for the number of artists participating (this time 7).
The flyers and the posters are done and are presented here and more details can be found on the homepage.
There will be painting, photography, sculpture, silver work, bags and a lot more.
I myself will be displaying illustrations along with some t-shirts and other products.
If anyone happens to be in Takamatsu, Japan in October please swing by.
Here is my latest illustration entitled “Bedlam”.
Most of my pieces up until now have been A4 size or below, but this time I wanted to do something on a larger scale. Though A3 is hardly huge, the size did at least allow me (force me?) to put in a lot more detail.
I started with the guy in the middle and again had intended the piece to be more horrific, but it ended up being all candy-coloured.
Recently I have seen a lot of amazing work by other artists and it is pushing me to up my game.
Never being satisfied seems to be the best impetus for an artist.