Josh Cochran
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Showing posts with label Illustration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Illustration. Show all posts
Saturday, 29 November 2014
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
I recently read 'Map of Days', a graphic novel, by Robert Frank Hunter- who is an extremely talented illustrator. I don't often review books because I think books are a very personal thing in that everyone's opinions and interests are so varied. After reading 'Map of Days', I couldn't stop thinking about it.
I won't spoil it for those who haven't read it, but the artwork is so beautiful and a visual treat. The graphic novel itself is a wonderful object to hold and to keep.
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"Richard can’t stop thinking about the clock. He lies in bed each night listening to its tick-tocking, to the pendulum’s heavy swing.
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I won't spoil it for those who haven't read it, but the artwork is so beautiful and a visual treat. The graphic novel itself is a wonderful object to hold and to keep.
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Here is a blurb from Robert's website about 'Map of Days':
"Richard can’t stop thinking about the clock. He lies in bed each night listening to its tick-tocking, to the pendulum’s heavy swing.
Why does his granddad open its old doors in secret and walk into the darkness beyond?
One night, too inquisitive to sleep, Richard tiptoes from his bed, opens the cherry wood door of the grandfather clock, and steps inside.
There, in a strange, nebulous twilight, he sees the face of the Earth, locked forever in a simulated world, where green things seem to grow in the semblance of trees and plants, from unreal soil.
In this quasi-world they sit together for many nights, the face and the boy, talking quietly of creation and the beginning of all things.
Moved by the face’s ancient tale of mysterious, magnetic love, Richard longs to release him.
So one night he secretly winds back the hands of the grandfather clock, and changes time forever… "
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I love the flatness of the colours and the hand drawn quality of his work. The vividness and contrasting colours in each scene sets the mood of the characters.
There is something really visceral about 'Map of Days'; the narrative is elegantly executed with rich, vibrant and complex themes of friendship, love, trust, honesty and familial love. I was really drawn to Richard's relationship with The Face: there is something very human and humbling about it as the story goes on. At times strained, however, the bond between the two characters are very much strong coupled with The Face's ever long search for The Sun: his love that is out of his reach.
Anyone who reads this will somehow relate to the characters; any sort of friendship or love can be complicated and troubled at times. What we do, how we act and how we treat others are important lessons to learn and to reflect.
All I'm going to say is that 'Map of Days' is a captivating read for all.
'Map of Days' by Robert Frank Hunter
5:19 pm
Monday, 3 March 2014
Good morning folks! How was your weekend?
Rob Ryan
11:00 am
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Gorgeous work from illustrator Becca Stadtlander. Becca also has an Etsy shop, which you should definitely have a look at.
Becca Stadtlander Illustration
1:15 pm
Saturday, 22 February 2014
Beautiful illustrations from illustrator Jun Cen. I came across his work via The AOI newsletter.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Jun Cen
3:05 pm
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Saturday, 29 June 2013
To the first brave adventurers on Wander, welcome. To those still waiting to embark, we’re nearly there.— The Wanderers
So I was pretty stoked to find this awesome project called The Wander Postcard Project. The Wander Postcard Project is an ongoing project based on travelling. You can download the illustrations as high-res wallpapers for iPads and iPhones.
I'm feeling really inspired and motivated; if there is something you want to do just go for it. Don't be afraid to take risks.
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| Liz Schaffer |
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| Lin Mei |
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| Timothy J. Reyonlds |
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| sodavekt |
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| Edgar Palacios |
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| Pablo Pintachan |
Wander
11:30 am
Friday, 28 June 2013
Nice textile designs from multi-disciplinary artist and designer Pomme Chan. Chan's shop, WHAT IF, has some gorgeous apparel and goods based on her illustrations.
WHAT IF Shop by Pomme Chan
11:00 am
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Irana Douer's portraits of women are like mythical goddesses. I. Love. It.
You can find more of Irana's work over on her Flickr page.
Irana Douer
11:00 am
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Naomi Vona is a freelance artist who lives in Dublin. She uses vintage found photos and collages over them, which gives this sense of surrealism to it.
Naomi transforms the original photos and gives them a new narrative- something far more interesting, wonderful and unique. The identities of the subjects in the photos are simply not erased but presented in an almost other worldly manner and given them a new lease of life.
I really like Naomi's approach to image making; the actual process of collage is a narrative in itself. I like how parts of the drawings and patterns grow out to frame the subjects in the photos. I can't wait to see what Naomi does in the future.
You can find more of Naomi's work over at Society6, Flickr, Saatchi Online and for the latest news and updates check out her blog Purple Woods.
Naomi Vona
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