I regularly contribute to another group blog, titled Houdini's Last Escape. As I may have mentioned in previous post, the founder of the blog picks a subject for the week and those who have been invited to submit to the blog can produce and illustration in response to the theme. I can hardly believe it, but this week marks the one year anniversary of the blog. Whist I have not been able to contribute to the site every week, when I have had the chance to contribute, it has been a blast!
So in commemoration of this wonderful anniversary I thought I would post my latest submission to Houdini's! The theme for this illustration was the comic character Hell boy. Enjoy!
The annual IA A3 show is back, and like last year it continues to be part of the Northern Exposure Festival. The Exhibition kicks off this Friday night at 6pm on the 17th of June. The exhibition will be held at the Northcote Town hall at 189 High street. The exhibition will also be open on the Saturday and Sunday, between 10am and 4pm.
There are some great pieces in this year's exhibition, so if your in the area during the show come on down and check out some beautiful illustrations by some of Australia's best illustrators.
To check out some of the pieces that will be on display, head to
http://www.illustratorsaustralia.com/events/2011_a3_show
Above is one of the two piece's I will be submitting to this year's show. It's title is Tiger and Ghost.
Above is a painting I completed on an old tin tray. The painting is based on a man named John Caesar. John was of African parentage and arrived in Australian in Botany Bay with the first fleet in 1788. John had been sentenced for transportation for seven years after he was found guilty of stealing 12 pounds.Upon arrival in this new colony John consistently escaped custody or attempted to escape.
John eventually escaped from authorities for the last time in December of 1795. During this period he lead a gang of fellow escapees and wanders. Thus becoming one of Australia's first bushrangers!
John was eventually shot and killed in February 1796.When I heard this guys story, I just had to do a painting of him! What a ripping yarn!
I moved house a few months ago. In my new place is a beautiful arched space above one of the doorways. A few weeks ago I decided to use this amazing space and make a make-shift shrine. I went to a range of two dollar shops and opp shops and gathered the most interesting collection of items I could find. The result is the image you see above. I particularly enjoyed painting the tribal patterns of the baby doll I found. The shrine is not dedicated to any particular faith or god. I just think the shrine brings a general positive energy to my place. The shrine looks particularly amazing at night with the fairy lights on.
This is very quick sketch I knocked up a while ago. It is of a Samurai Bear. I am not sure what inspired me to do this piece, the image of the bear simply popped into my head. I experimented with a dry brush technique in an effort to give the illustration a more impressionist quality. I think I achieved the feel I was after in this one. Let me know if you think other wise world!
Well my ever industrious friend Neil Sanders is at it again! After being struck my a sudden idea whilst riding his bike a few months ago, Neil decided to create the Loopdeloop blog. This site allows people to submit looped animation to a nominated theme. At the end of the month all animations that have been accepted on to the site are then viewed in a group screening at the Loop bar in Melbourne.
The first screening was held on Tuesday the 31st of March and the theme for these looped animations was launch. The night was a complete success, with isobel knowles being declared the winner! (www.isobelknowles.com)
The theme for the next animation challenge is OPPOSITES. So if you feel like an animation challenge head to the loop site and submit some work I say!
By the way here is a link to the animation I submitted to the site! Enjoy!
