Pocky

This is my final piece for an advertisement for the chocolate 'Pocky.' I've created several different paintings using gouache, then arranged and edited them on photoshop/illustrator. 

All the hands had to be painted separately as there was too much detail to put in such a small space.

This is the original visual, however it's quite dull and the composition isn't very eye catching, so I decided to make Frankenstein's monster more scary and made him have several arms instead.

Madness of Crowds

A editorial focussing on the deterioration of what Vegas stands for (gambling, drink, drugs etc) and becoming a more family friendly environment; as a result of the recession. The image shows gambling chips,  breaking away, to emphasise the downfall of Vegas. I am happy with the image, in particular the colour contrasts.

Sun, Sea, Sand and Sniffles

Another editorial. I think this needs resolving a little more, especially as the contrasts between the different images within the brain are not really strong enough. Also, I may play around a bit with the composition, possibly making separate heads for each theme.

This Column will change your life

This article explains the notion of small victories, making people happier than trying to succeed in bigger challenges. It shows how people are taking smaller pieces of a pie chart and getting further than people who are trying to deal with larger pieces.

How to... decorate

For the next several weeks, we will be given one Guardian editorial project a week, for which to create an new illustration for. The concept of this article was how we, as humans, decorate ourselves so much that it can become a significant part of our lives. My idea was to use the baroque style (mentioned in the article) and camouflage a figure into the wallpaper, so that it appears as if the person has somewhat become the actual decoration. I have two slightly different images, as I was unsure about what pose to have the figure in.

Social Gathering

This is my final version for the 'Social Gathering' of the 7 characters created during the summer break. It also includes the self portrait character, shown second from the left, in the foreground of the image. The idea shows a chaotic circus scene, in which all the characters are a little unusual and either performing or watching to some degree. I have added other related objects into the background, such as   a tightrope, a fish tank and several rabbits. I'm a little unsure as to the colours of the characters compared with the background as certain areas seem to blend together a little.

Children's illustration competition

These are illustrations for a competition for a Swedish children's story. The images show Gustav, the Swedish mouse: 

Ist image: He is a fat mouse

2nd image: He is with his Elkhound friend, who is watching him with wide eyes

3rd image: Gustav is opening a Christmas present

4th image: Gustav's signature