Character illustrations

I have been wanting to improve my character illustrations for a while, as in 2017 I have enjoyed focusing on atmosphere, lighting, colour and composition.

Gustave Eiffel bought the rights in 1884 to build a huge 4-cornered metal tower which would eventually become his namesake and the pinnacle of the 1889 Paris Expo.

Josephine Baker was an incredible character in history. Born in slums, Baker became a cabaret dancer and an overnight sensation in Paris, before joining the French Resistance during WWII and receiving high commendations for her persistent work. In the 1950s she strived for civil rights and performed to an integrated crowd Miami.

Oh and she had a pet cheetah.

Vintage Paris map updates

Over Christmas I have picked up a personal project I started a while back! It will be an illustrated map celebrating turn of the century Montmartre during the swell of artists, musicians and poets, more popularly known as the Children of the Revolution.

Le Bateau Lavoir: Picasso's studio where he painted the famous Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

The famous Moulin Rouge at the bottom of the hill.

Mural update

This is an illustration of the New Town which sits in the middle of the 6 metre long mural. I wanted to bring in influence from romantic architecture including the Basilica in Moscow and Mont St Michel in France. 

The fictional town is nestled not far from the North Pole and will be decorated with Christmas trees and festive characters.

Christmas Mural building sessions!

Christmas Mural at mac Birmingham!

Across November worked on a Christmas Mural which is now on exhibition at Midlands Arts Centre - MAC Birmingham (nestled in Cannon Hill Park) across December!
Turn left at the Terrace Gallery and follow signs for the New Town to see the 6 metre long mural. Proud of this one, photos to come! 🎄🎅💡

A Lego Master?

I have been working on a secret project for the last three weeks which will be unveiled very soon, after posting a few cryptic updates on social media, Lego Masters have already taken notice! Always good to get recognition and love from LEGO (!).