Archive for the ‘illustration’ Category

Big Jim Preview 1

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

I promised last week that I would begin to share some previews of my work in progress from a rather large project (for me, anyway) I have been working on for the last few months. So here it is, some inked, but unlettered, artwork from the start of the tentatively ...

Work in Progress

Monday, October 10th, 2011

It's been a while since I posted anything, so here are a couple of photos of some illustration/design work in progress from a few weeks ago. Got to do some nice hand lettering as part of it as well, which is always a bonus. There's a bit of a back ...

Ben Katchor

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

Around the time Last Bus came out in 2008, Liam (from the much missed 'Story' comic shop in Temple Bar) mentioned that the art reminded him somewhat of Ben Katchor's work. Katchor's name was new to me but I eventually got my hands on one of his 'Julius Knipl, Real ...

Drinkin’ with the Devil

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Former musical cohorts of mine Murder Plan have gotten their act together big time since I (amicably) vacated the drum stool and are set to release their debut ep Drinkin' With The Devil. They asked me to come up with a poster for their release gig in Whelans with no specific ...

Scary Stuff Illustration Samples

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Last month I got the chance to put together a sample for an upcoming childrens book series. The script had a real potent mix of comedy and horror so I pushed my style in a slightly more cartoony direction. Unfortunately the job didn't pan out, but as I still like the ...