Monday, 27 September 2010
Bell X1 tshirt design...
Bell X1 contacted me again recently and asked if I was able to come up with a Tshirt design to go with the posters. I won't show it just yet as I am still waiting to have confirmation of which design they liked. They have also put me on the guest list for a couple of the gigs in Ireland so I've booked my flights and have a long weekend in Galway and Limerick. Can't wait :)
Commission
I started working at the hospital full time and doing my artwork in the time between shifts and for a few months that was great. Then it got really tough as I started getting close to the patients, many of which would die and leave me quite depressed for a few weeks. I really struggled with life for a while and took a break. I returned with a more realistic approach and it got better... then after a bad few days were ridiculous amounts were expected of us all as caterers, I walked out. I returned a few days later to do my contracted hours only and put up posters advertising my ability of copying photos. I struggled for a while when I felt like I should be doing more commercial work - after all, I practised illustration. To be honest, I love doing this so why push myself to something else. At least for the time being, I'm enjoying my freedom and control with how I work and live each day :)
So this is the first of many commissions that have come my way and this means I don't need to do the overtime at the hospital. You'll never guess what I found in the rice pudding :
ESOL installation
The ESOL installation finished.
Few adjustments after this phot was taken as I was setting it up in the central library.
Each box represents a different story and encourages you to explore it as there is so much detail within each box. The text 'Prasau padek man, Dieve!' means 'Please help me, God!' and the box itself is full to the brim of shredded paper that says 'I do not understand'... I'm sure you're capable of understanding the upside down 'This way up' sign and the letters stacked on the top of one of the boxes...
Really enjoyed doing this and there is talk of it also being displayed in the new history centre in town.
The cafe which this is on show in will be opening in the next few weeks with an evening event to make it official. Looking forward to it.
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
ESOL Exhibition 2
Following the success of the ESOL mini exhibition in the college, the central library would like to feature some work based upon similar stories. I wanted to do something different so am working on an installation to bring all the previous creations together and really try to get across that feeling of packing up your life, your memories, your customs and traditions and everything you know and trying to start again in a new country. After a meeting today I'll know the scale of the installation and can get cracking on building it. Only have 9 days so I can't wait to get started, I love working under pressure - things go wrong and new and better ideas evolve quickly and surprise you...
Tattoo design
Hand drawn tattoo design based upon a number of things this person had listed as his interests, hobbies, background etc. This is for a leg tattoo and will have some, but limited, colour.
Sunday, 8 August 2010
My work online :D
Rabbits?
Photo received of paintings...
Whilst these aren't commercial, it's really something more to see them in a house or room, dead personal like :)
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