Rendered Game Boy Micro
As a high school student, when I was in about Year 8, I remember the school Art Department received a sample delivery of a whole bunch of fancy marker equipment, otherwise known as 'Copic Markers'. They sent them a bundle of markers and a really neat mini compressor and airbrush attachment, I was fascinated with it! I've recently been learning to use these cool arty tools, as I can now actually afford to buy the things. I'm also keen to use them well so that I can teach my students how to use them too.
Here's a small piece I drew up this afternoon. I love how marker drawings look kind of old-school. They're reminiscent of the days when graphic design was almost entirely hands-on, without the aid of computer programs like Photoshop. My drawing below isn't perfect, but I'm getting there. I might post a tutorial when I perfect my skills.
Rendering and VCD 2015 planning
I spent this afternoon working on my marker rendering skills and planning some work for next year, for the delivery of the VCE Visual Communication Design subject I teach. I'm planning on sharing my new approach to Unit 3 - VCD in the not-too-distant future. I think many teachers get stuck on this Unit (particularly Outcome 1) since the introduction of the new VCD Study Design. I'll be posting more about that soon. Here's a little snippet of my work from this afternoon:
Also, tonight I've been playing with the new version of Adobe Illustrator (CC 2014), making some flat-style illustrations of my favourite design tools. This is a small sample (below) of what I've done so far. The final poster will be available as a print to purchase, but there are many more details to be added! I'll post the final design when its complete.
First Aid Kit band
I made this small watercolour and pencil piece of new Swedish band First Aid Kit for my portfolio. Drawing people (particularly faces) isn't something I find easy, they generally end up looking cross-eyed, so I was kind of happy with the result.
Autumn Avenue
A little illustration I made, inspired by the brilliant autumn colours around at the moment.
