Editorial Illustration
The object of any mark is to capture the essence of the brand. Below are a series of iconic images i’ve designed that capture the core of each client. Click through to view more information about a specific project and see the options that were submitted.
Flip Clock Illustration
The flip clock rendering was created in less than four hours for a print ad. The short deadline was due to the original artwork slated to be used not being approved by management. Having limited time and resources available, I quickly sketched out a clock based on some source imagery, then brought it into Photoshop for embellishments. The same illustration was later used for a corresponding Flash ad.
Web on Wheels
Almost all of my illustrations are based on sketches. The “Web on Wheels” illustration I did for Windows 2000 Magazine was no exception. After presenting the client with 7 pencil sketches, they chose an energetic 70′s style concept. Using the sketch as a template, I added colors and effects in Freehand and Photoshop to produce the final piece for the magazine.
Insurgence
I created this from a scanned thumbnail pencil sketch, then embellished it in Photoshop using my Wacom tablet. The original idea for the piece came from a magazine workshop article. The entire piece took a couple weekends (working on and off) to complete. The original is a more vertical orientation, but i’ve cropped it off to be more suitable for a desktop image.
Launching Vinnie
This full page illustration was created for a magazine devoted to human resource management. The article, “Launching VINNIE,” explains how Volkswagen Corporation began developing an intranet to distribute news and information to its employees. After 15-20 pencil sketches were presented, the final image was chosen. Colors from the final were sampled and used as graphic elements in the article.
Welcome to Roswell
Around Albuquerque Magazine was looking for a lighthearted image to accompany a special article commemorating the Roswell incident’s 50th anniversary in their summer issue. Inspired by the old sci-fi and horror movies of the 40′s and 50′s, the rendering combines a campy looking billboard illustration with a flying saucer crashing through it. The billboard’s title is visible as the ship invades the boundaries of the adjacent page.
IBM RS6000
This piece, designed for IBM, reflects communication’s infinite outreach through the nautilus’ continuing spiral. The smaller hands represent the user reaching out to other users. The larger sketchy hand in the background reaches past the image area to emphasize a connection “beyond the box.” A rough silhouette of the user can be seen in the irregular, red shapes adding a personal quality to the piece.
Around Denver
Shopping In The Mile High City combines the idea of a consumer driven cityscape where the buildings are the boxes, carts, credit cards, and shopping bags. A simple pencil sketch was scanned in, then redrawn using Freehand. The colors remain light and festive to reflect the nature of the article. This image was created for Around Denver Magazine.
Guy at Desk
This piece originated as one in a series of fun/playful mouse pad designs used to advertise TASB’s web services to its members. It started with a simple sketch, then evolved into the 4-color illustration and layout that implored members to make the most of their time by logging on and getting help.