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Work Showcase: Geo Parkin
WORK SHOWCASE: Geo Parkin This week, the Directory of Illustration highlights work from Geo Parkin, represented by António Adrião Artist Representative (AAARep). THE WORK Illustrator: Geo Parkin Client: Self-Promotion Agent: AAA Rep FROM THE ARTIST: "One of the publishing projects I worked on in 2021 was a science primer that outlined the achievements of 100 notable scientists from history, from Pythagoras all the way through to Stephen Hawking. My job was to provide portraits of all one hundred, in as consistent a style as possible. [...]
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Website and mock ups.
I have completed eighteen pieces of work to date with the nineteenth well on the way, and so I am near to the final twenty I require for a comprehensive [...]
New work old style.
As an illustrator I am constantly searching for new ideas. This is especially true at this particular time as I build my portfolio. Not all of the work I present [...]
Children’s illustration
I continue build my portfolio, twenty pieces of work for my website is my goal. I am reminded occasionally that my progress as an illustrator has been long and arduous. [...]
New work, photography and inspiration.
Here I am again with an update of my work and life as a children's book illustrator. I have been busy lately trying to get the best out of photography [...]
94 and 95 of 100 Blue Logos
These are a continuation of unique juxtapositioning of things with blue.
Interview with Charlie Wagers, New Directory of Illustration Artist
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing new Directory of Illustration artist Charlie Wagers! Charlie is an illustrator, graphic designer and art director currently living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His dynamic [...]
89-93 of 100 Blue Logos
Here is the last variation of the bowler hat blue logo. I then started looking at options with an elephant icon and finally created odd juxtapositions of ideas like a [...]
New Illustration Direction
Over the last few months I have made the decision to concentrate wholly upon illustration once more, and to this end I have conducted much research and worked to develop [...]
Children’s book illustration progress
I have been working on my illustration style over the summer. I have been informed in the past that my natural drawing style has some of the qualities that are [...]
Latest Project: Formula E 2018 Ad Diriyah E-Prix Event Map Illustration
Rod Hunt was commissioned by Blink Experience to illustrate the official event map for the 2018 Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix the opening race of the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E [...]
84-88 of 100 Blue Logos
Playing with the blue sky a bit more and then hats and mountains.
Children’s Book illustration in progress
My progress so far within children's illustration has enabled me to reflect upon the possible problems associated with this type of imagery. my research has informed my understanding of the [...]
Bow Tie Guy of the Week: The Barclayic Spider-Man!
Over the past few years, I have been working on re-imagining popular characters as if I had designed them. I have struggled with Spiderman and Bat Man a bit. After [...]
The Hexagon 3D Toolbox
A handy key command reference guide for 3D modeling in Hexagon.
The Featured Five: January 2019
2019 will be a great year. How do we know? We're starting off with an amazing Featured Five for January! Enjoy our top picks for the month, and be sure [...]
79-83 of 100 Blue Logos
Here are a few more variations. I am realizing that I could go well beyond 100 as ideas come to me faster. AS I am looking at them now, I [...]
Resources and plans
Finally, I have my website up and running with 20 images in my portfolio. It has taken nearly six months to do the work and set everything up. This however, [...]
Three Ganeshas | Sketchbook
Sketchbook drawing, Bali 2018. Ratu Bagus Ashram. Here are a couple of sketchbook drawings I did during my recent trip to Bali, Indonesia. I was there on a meditation retreat [...]
74-78 of 100 Blue Logos
Here I tried something different with the diamond. I was not happy with it. I then started playing with spacing between the letters (tracking) and then coming up with the [...]
Development
Here I am sitting and waiting for the gesso to dry, before starting a new painting. I thought I would share my ideas on the development of a painter. Most [...]
Learn More About the World Illustration Awards 2019 + How To Enter
The deadline to enter the World Illustration Awards 2019 is fast approaching, and we're here to tell you everything you need to know to enter this internationally-renowned competition! The Directory [...]