ART & ILLUSTRATION
Paintings, illustrations and other creative explorations
Paintings, illustrations and other creative explorations
Evolution of the douche / 2011Illustration
Drawing/Response to one of Ashkahn’s illustrations: evolution of the muff
(Ashkahn Shahparniais is an awesome designer, illustrator, typographer, etcer, etcer based out of Los Angeles, California)
Deadly Illustrations / 2011Illustration Series
A series of illustrations from my "Drawing a Day" series (which has turned into more of a 'Drawing in a Day' series). A play on the classic skull & roses motif I wanted to explore concepts around death, decay & beauty in a different way. Contrasting images of obvious death with the hidden deadliness residing in a number of plants, flowers & fungi.
A series of illustrations from my "Drawing a Day" series (which has turned into more of a 'Drawing in a Day' series). A play on the classic skull & roses motif I wanted to explore concepts around death, decay & beauty in a different way. Contrasting images of obvious death with the hidden deadliness residing in a number of plants, flowers & fungi.
Monsteresque / 2010Illustration Series
Some of the first illustrations from my "Drawing a Day" series. As a child I was a huge Jim Henson fan,
I loved the Muppets, Sesame Street, Dark Crystal, anything and everything Jim Henson. Needless to say he’s had a huge influence not just on my style but also how I see the world. I wanted to visually express the memories from my childhood in these characters. Characters that inhabited it then, and in some form my adult life too.
Some of the first illustrations from my "Drawing a Day" series. As a child I was a huge Jim Henson fan,
I loved the Muppets, Sesame Street, Dark Crystal, anything and everything Jim Henson. Needless to say he’s had a huge influence not just on my style but also how I see the world. I wanted to visually express the memories from my childhood in these characters. Characters that inhabited it then, and in some form my adult life too.
A Single Man / 2010Poster / 27" x 40"
An illustration based off Tom Ford’s 'A Single Man'. With this illustration I wanted to capture Tom's use of desaturation (regular life) & over saturation (heightened emotion) in the film. The refection in the glasses being the main characters sort of romantic interest at different points in the film. What ever I design I try to simplify it to it's core idea or feeling.
An illustration based off Tom Ford’s 'A Single Man'. With this illustration I wanted to capture Tom's use of desaturation (regular life) & over saturation (heightened emotion) in the film. The refection in the glasses being the main characters sort of romantic interest at different points in the film. What ever I design I try to simplify it to it's core idea or feeling.
Blade Runner / 2010Poster / 27" x 40"
This was part of my "Drawing a Day" series, you can see the work throughs and other illustrations on my Blog page. Blade Runner is one of my all time favorite films. I started off with a pencil sketch to work out the layout and composition, then found images of Sean Young and Harrison Ford with the angles/mood I wanted. After sourcing photos of bodies in the right posses I brought everything into Photoshop and did some rough scaling/cropping. Then I went into Illustrator and built an outline tracing highlights/shadows and color blocking shapes. The final coloring and details were completed in Photoshop.
This was part of my "Drawing a Day" series, you can see the work throughs and other illustrations on my Blog page. Blade Runner is one of my all time favorite films. I started off with a pencil sketch to work out the layout and composition, then found images of Sean Young and Harrison Ford with the angles/mood I wanted. After sourcing photos of bodies in the right posses I brought everything into Photoshop and did some rough scaling/cropping. Then I went into Illustrator and built an outline tracing highlights/shadows and color blocking shapes. The final coloring and details were completed in Photoshop.
Frankie, Fishy & Zombie / 2008You're Beautiful / Solo ShowAcrylic on Woodboard / 48" x 48"
These pieces were my take on old Hollywood sci-fi icons that have been put through a kind of “extreme makeover” filter. The old and irrelevant transformed into what pop culture deems valuable; larger breasts, longer legs. “I’m interested in the discrepancy between reality and the altered reality that is presented to us through the media.” The works goal was to challenge western culture’s idea of beauty and the value that is placed on it by taking those images that are pushed on us and responding to them.
These pieces were my take on old Hollywood sci-fi icons that have been put through a kind of “extreme makeover” filter. The old and irrelevant transformed into what pop culture deems valuable; larger breasts, longer legs. “I’m interested in the discrepancy between reality and the altered reality that is presented to us through the media.” The works goal was to challenge western culture’s idea of beauty and the value that is placed on it by taking those images that are pushed on us and responding to them.
Tom, Olsen Twins & Paris / 2008You're Beautiful / Solo ShowAcrylic on Woodboard / 8-14" x 16"
This is a selection from the second half of the show. Some of the other pieces depicted Britney Spears, Tyra Banks, Jessica Simpson and Maria Carey. This work was about taking on celebrity culture and the values it promotes, such as the constant pursuit of fame at any cost. The 7 severed heads are celebrities who exemplify this drive. People whose only contribution to society is their own image; their only goal to become richer and more famous.
This is a selection from the second half of the show. Some of the other pieces depicted Britney Spears, Tyra Banks, Jessica Simpson and Maria Carey. This work was about taking on celebrity culture and the values it promotes, such as the constant pursuit of fame at any cost. The 7 severed heads are celebrities who exemplify this drive. People whose only contribution to society is their own image; their only goal to become richer and more famous.
Ball sweat & Vino / 2010Wine Labels / 2" x 3" & 3" x 3"
Got some wine made for christmas and thought we’d have some fun with the labels.
Got some wine made for christmas and thought we’d have some fun with the labels.
O for Olympics / 2010Illustration / Illustrator & Photoshop
“O for Olympics” is my illustration/art response to the growing government and police control of our freedoms and personal privacy surrounding the 2010 olympics. The image is a mix of “V for Vendetta” and the olympic mascot “miga”. It’s meant to be printed at full size, cut out and worn as a mask during the games as a sign of protest while also stopping the wearer from being identified by police surveillance.
“O for Olympics” is my illustration/art response to the growing government and police control of our freedoms and personal privacy surrounding the 2010 olympics. The image is a mix of “V for Vendetta” and the olympic mascot “miga”. It’s meant to be printed at full size, cut out and worn as a mask during the games as a sign of protest while also stopping the wearer from being identified by police surveillance.
Paris - It's All About Me... / 2007Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas / 31" x 48"
Originally created for a t-shirt design, this piece was then created as a commission. At the time Paris Hilton (and to a slightly leaser extent now) was dominating the media to say the least. I think the piece is pretty self explanatory though…
Originally created for a t-shirt design, this piece was then created as a commission. At the time Paris Hilton (and to a slightly leaser extent now) was dominating the media to say the least. I think the piece is pretty self explanatory though…
New Bigger Better, Workforce / 2005WORK / Solo ShowAcrylic on Canvas / 40" x 32" , 32" x 90"
This series of paintings was inspired by (as the title would indicate) work. When I was younger I had a series of somewhat soul destroying working experiences which spawned the idea's within this show. The pursuit of work just to make ends meet and what that does to your brain, and versely the mentality of the companies that encourage this system. New Bigger Better and Workforce were directed at this idea and companies effect on the individual.
This series of paintings was inspired by (as the title would indicate) work. When I was younger I had a series of somewhat soul destroying working experiences which spawned the idea's within this show. The pursuit of work just to make ends meet and what that does to your brain, and versely the mentality of the companies that encourage this system. New Bigger Better and Workforce were directed at this idea and companies effect on the individual.
Brains, Happy Pills / 2005WORK / Solo ShowAcrylic on Canvas / 40" x 32" , 32" x 33"
The second part of this exhibit was from the viewpoint of the individual or "employee". The result of these practicies on the worker and how it can impact their life depending on what options they chose to cope.
The second part of this exhibit was from the viewpoint of the individual or "employee". The result of these practicies on the worker and how it can impact their life depending on what options they chose to cope.
Big, Med, Small / 2004CLONE / Solo ShowAcrylic on Canvas / 48" x 48" , 30" x 30" , 20" x 20"
Exploration on the theme of cloning. The building of parts in labs and the idea of custom gene's. This work also explored the process of developing this technology using flies and the once rare phenomenon of twins, genetically identical organisims.
Exploration on the theme of cloning. The building of parts in labs and the idea of custom gene's. This work also explored the process of developing this technology using flies and the once rare phenomenon of twins, genetically identical organisims.
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