Dear all
Have a Merry Christmas. Here is an Illustration that was on the Yollio advent calender.
The White Rabbit. Time to head round to the caravan for some gas heat, drink and cheer!
Sunday, 25 December 2011
Ho-Ho-Ho White Rabbit for calender
Have a Merry Christmas. Here is an Illustration that was on the Yollio advent calender.
The White Rabbit. Time to head round to the caravan for some gas heat, drink and cheer!
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Illustration Meet Ups in Central London - network with other creatives and expand your business
Yoillo! Illustration Networking
Last Wednesday, I attended another Yoillo meet up in the quiet upstairs pub of the Yorkshire Grey. A traditional comfy pub tucked away in the back streets of central London. I sat there drinking my cider, waiting for the other attendees; slowly they trickled in, with the organizer Rob Barrett being the first.
The 'Yoillo meet ups' are basically the chance to network with other artists and illustrators and talk about random everyday stuff, or your latest project with like-minded people. I work as a Designer and Developer in gadget company producing artwork web bits, so I'm always looking for edge. In other words, I work across a wide area of creative projects; they call me ‘Art Guy’ at work, a Mr Crayola of the company. I found this get together to be an refreshing way to chat and network in an informal and relaxed way with industry professionals. These types of artists ranged from cartoonists, gothic artists, designers of various genres. This was great way of feeling inspired and keeping your ear to the ground.
On both occasions (October and November) 6 + people have turned up to the event, (25 plus at its biggest so I’m told) we exchanged business cards, flyers, did a bit of show and tell and picked each other’s brains about the industry and what is going on in the world at present. Ultimately it’s a great chance to get out the house for a chat and drink... so come along and bring others.
Professionals and hobbyists welcome! Usually around the middle of the month after 7pm.
Thank you Rob!
My character illustration and freelance work
**the group**http://www.yoillo.com/
Last Wednesday, I attended another Yoillo meet up in the quiet upstairs pub of the Yorkshire Grey. A traditional comfy pub tucked away in the back streets of central London. I sat there drinking my cider, waiting for the other attendees; slowly they trickled in, with the organizer Rob Barrett being the first.
The 'Yoillo meet ups' are basically the chance to network with other artists and illustrators and talk about random everyday stuff, or your latest project with like-minded people. I work as a Designer and Developer in gadget company producing artwork web bits, so I'm always looking for edge. In other words, I work across a wide area of creative projects; they call me ‘Art Guy’ at work, a Mr Crayola of the company. I found this get together to be an refreshing way to chat and network in an informal and relaxed way with industry professionals. These types of artists ranged from cartoonists, gothic artists, designers of various genres. This was great way of feeling inspired and keeping your ear to the ground.
On both occasions (October and November) 6 + people have turned up to the event, (25 plus at its biggest so I’m told) we exchanged business cards, flyers, did a bit of show and tell and picked each other’s brains about the industry and what is going on in the world at present. Ultimately it’s a great chance to get out the house for a chat and drink... so come along and bring others.
Professionals and hobbyists welcome! Usually around the middle of the month after 7pm.
Thank you Rob!
My character illustration and freelance work
**the group**http://www.yoillo.com/
Sunday, 23 October 2011
London Drawing at the Tower of London.
Update – London Drawing at the Tower of London.
Sorry, 2 weeks later and then I manage to update… what can I say, I have been busy.
Anyway, I was really impressed with the night I had at the Tower of London. The eerie surroundings, the crisp chill of the night autumn air, it provided a night to remember.
London Drawing held an event in the Tower of London where costumed models and historical back stories pathe the way for the fertile imagination. Pencils, felt tips, pastels, charcoal and various other mediums where all supplied. The group was then split down the middle and placed in 2 different areas for a limited period of time. This was to avoid the overcrowding of the small areas and to get as much drawing in as possible. I wouldn’t say I had time to get a polished drawing in as the models moved around every 10 minutes to my surprise, speed was the key to the night so sketched the model and surroundings as quick as possible.
It is great an opportunity to draw, chat and become immersed in history of Tudor England (ToL). I recommend to any life drawing enthusiasts’, artists or anyone that likes history to take part in this.
Hello to GB and VB for being there too.
Regards,
JD
take a look at some of the pictures for yourself, the back of my head is in there a few times!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/londondrawing/tags/toweroflondon/
Sorry, 2 weeks later and then I manage to update… what can I say, I have been busy.
Anyway, I was really impressed with the night I had at the Tower of London. The eerie surroundings, the crisp chill of the night autumn air, it provided a night to remember.
London Drawing held an event in the Tower of London where costumed models and historical back stories pathe the way for the fertile imagination. Pencils, felt tips, pastels, charcoal and various other mediums where all supplied. The group was then split down the middle and placed in 2 different areas for a limited period of time. This was to avoid the overcrowding of the small areas and to get as much drawing in as possible. I wouldn’t say I had time to get a polished drawing in as the models moved around every 10 minutes to my surprise, speed was the key to the night so sketched the model and surroundings as quick as possible.
It is great an opportunity to draw, chat and become immersed in history of Tudor England (ToL). I recommend to any life drawing enthusiasts’, artists or anyone that likes history to take part in this.
Hello to GB and VB for being there too.
Regards,
JD
take a look at some of the pictures for yourself, the back of my head is in there a few times!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/londondrawing/tags/toweroflondon/
Monday, 18 July 2011
Exhibition from Looe - June
Finally I have managed to update Blogspot. Here are a selection of photos from a stunning environment in which I exhibited myself, other illustrators, designers and artists – the Guild hall in Looe. The historic stained glass tells stories of old Looe which you would never expect.
Thank you to all those and the positive feedback. This was the first exhibition I have held in over 2.3/4 years so it was a joy to do. If not... then to see family and friends after wards.
enjoy...
http://jdillustration.jimmsdesign.co.uk/
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