‘Ten Things Summer Camp Won’t Say’ for yesterdays edition of The Wall Street Journal. Summer camps have evolved into a much different beast from that of a generation ago. Heads up on a few changes including CSI themed events, X-factor style shows, and bans on cell phones,hotdogs & candy.
‘The Word Is Love’ vintage hand drawn type treatment for Custo Barcelona. Vintage characters, type, and repeat patterns referencing 1960s Carnaby street.
This is my ink and pencil crayon contribution to the upcoming Mail Me Art 3 book. The launch exhibition is at London’s Framers Gallery 30th July - 3rd August 2013. Private view 1st August
The Mermaid’s Tears. Revisiting a sailor character I created for a series of Custo Barcelona promos back in 2005. Love lost.
Two new repeat patterns, TIKI DAYS and TIKI nights. Kumuhonua was the first man in Hawaiian mythology, two repeats of Kumuhonua lonely and seeking company day and night.
Tune In by Andy Ward 19/23
Illustrator Andy Ward wanted to encourage us to live a life less electrical and more connected.
“Disconnecting from habitual technology use, turning the power off and reawakening the senses. Beyond the immediate benefits of turning off the current and using less electricity I wanted to show that in turning off our technology we can also reconnect with the world around us in a more natural way. Reconnect with nature, marvel at its beauty and work long term hand in hand to make changes.”
“I’ve illustrated a little urbanite going through his moment of awakening. A bird acts as messenger and delivers the green message. Do the Green thing - turn off, tune in. Music to his ears.”
WHY?
The average person uses 5,700 watts of energy per day on electonics.
HOW?
Be inspired by Plug Out Boy and start switching off those energy-sucking machines.
We’re selling 23 limited editions of this poster printed on FSC paper with sustainable ink for £23 plus VAT, postage and packing with all proceeds going back to the Do The Green Thing charity. You can buy this one here.
3 images of mine from 2012 have been chosen for this years 3 x 3 directory illo13. As well as the print version sent out to art directors the directory can be viewed online or via the new ipad app.
GARDENING SOCIETIES for WEEKEND magazine
Garden Societies are flourishing hives of social activity and a refreshing antidote to the mainly solitary practice of gardening offering Plant shows, swaps, sales, the educational & recreational.
I’ve begun simplifying the characters I use with the WEEKEND section, flattening them and keeping them to simple profile or face on positions. The more staged, graphic feel allows the colour to come to the forefront and I’ve been working with a few more abstract palettes.
The Pursuit Of Happiness. This weeks cover image for the Washington Post’s Capital Business section. Flexible working hours and a successful work/family balance were the key issues addressed when Washington area workers were recently surveyed. Ride a rainbow to and from work was my solution to this old nutshell.
Part 3 of the Washington Post’s KidsPost cover series I illustrated last week showed Obama & Romney in a paint off as the votes came in. As the final results were announced last night It seemed appropriate to add a little more blue..
