Bridges & buildins'
Walking the High Line- New York
Despite drizzly weather I thoroughly enjoyed walking the High Line in New York. The old train track offers a unique perspective (up AND down) as you walk the city via elevation. When the rain was at it's heaviest I sheltered under the track. Sunday was a complete wash out & a great chance to have my MIND BLOWN at the Met. With a dying pen I caught the melee in the main entrance.
Saul Bass animated for Google
I've always been interested in the work of Saul Bass and was delighted to get the opportunity to celebrate his birthday on the Google homepage. From the outset I wanted to celebrate a number of his film credits in succinct succession, as well as a nod in the direction of his poster work. Film rights can be problematic so I wasn't completely sure of the order of cutting, but as it turned out every studio was a pleasure to work with. Corresponding with Jennifer Bass was inspirational and led to hearing that Saul Bass was a Dave Brubeck fan. Although I hadn't synched animation to music we found a Brubeck track that managed to hit the right notes. Again, the Brubeck estate were superb to work with.
I drew everything in Illustrator before animating in After Effects. I hope I found a way to merge Google with Bass' graphic sensibilities. You'll be able to see the doodle on your countries homepage on Tuesday 7th and Wed 8th May 2013, and also HERE
I drew everything in Illustrator before animating in After Effects. I hope I found a way to merge Google with Bass' graphic sensibilities. You'll be able to see the doodle on your countries homepage on Tuesday 7th and Wed 8th May 2013, and also HERE
Dogpatch - SF
Earlier in the year intrepid photographer Lucy Hamblin and I infiltrated abandoned buildings in the Dogpatch- SF.
Work
Dipping my toe into animation. First test piece in Flash. While we're on the subject of work if anyone wants to buy me and send me around the world painting for them just let me know. You keep all the paintings. Personal artists are all the rage.
Dr Martin Luther King Day
My illustration for todays homepage in the US. My inspiration came from local people and graffiti here in SF.
London Undergound
My illustration for the 150th anniversary of the tube. This is a slightly different version from today's homepage. We didn't run with the character bottom right because the underground logo on his hat was trademarked. TFL were great to work with in every aspect, congratulations on 150 years of service as well as Harry Beck's wonderful iconic map.
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Brothers Grimm.
Google illustrations Nov 2012
Scarlett Groove
Every now and then you get to work for the good guys! My cover for "Scarlett Groove"- new EP from Maribou State out Nov 12th.
http://soundcloud.com/mariboustate/summerfolds-feat-nubiya
http://soundcloud.com/mariboustate/summerfolds-feat-nubiya
Half Moon Bay
My first weekend living in CA gave me the chance to visit Half Moon Bay. The drive over was stunning, I can't wait to see more of the landscape.
I made early sketches before 1 small painting on the beach. By late morning the surfers had been replaced by kite flyers. In the town pumpkin fever had taken hold with many locals preparing for the "Art & Pumpkin" festival next weekend. Not sure exactly what that entails but my offering would be a pumpkin inspired painting of this intriguing whale skull on display near the beach.
CTN-X 2012
This November I'll be at the animation expo in L.A to talk about my drawings and my luminaries- please drop in if you can. Here's the poster. Thanks Tina!
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