A behind-the-scenes look at how I make illustrations. Posts about process, inspiration, and weird experiments.
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I recently revealed my MTG Artist Series Secret Lair. The series features four Magic cards in the style of antique Tarot cards, with each representing a suit in the Minor Arcana. In this post I’ll share some of the inspiration behind these cards, and in a later post I’ll delve more into the image-making process!
When I am in need of inspiration, one of my favourite things to do is to look at runway fashion on Pinterest. So today I wanted to share a few random images I’ve collected over the years! Beyond obviously being works of art in their own right, I find that fashion can also be a great source of inspiration for illustrations. From the fit and material of an outfit to small embellishments and details,…
In this post I am sharing some unedited drawings! This is a part of my process that comes after a rough sketch is approved by the client, and before layers of colour are added to complete the final, and as such I don’t often have the opportunity to share this intermediate step. While these drawings are incomplete, they do reveal some of the decision-making that happens during my working process.
Hello! I needed a place to put long(ish) form posts about process, inspiration, and weird creative experiments, so here I am?! I’ve named this newsletter “Open Studio” because it’s a bit like a virtual studio tour.
