Hi all sorry for the lack of updates this year. Almost every spare moment has been spent freelance illustrating so I haven’t had a chance to update the site with any recent work. I plan to change that over the next few months. I’m finally going full-time with my illustration, which will give me a [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Illustration’
May 22, 2009
Indycar illustration
This Indycar cut-away was for the July ’09 issue of Motor magazine (Australia). Although the Indycars look like Formula 1 vehicles, they are actually quite different. The rear wings are customised for each type of racetrack, reducing drag and allowing the cars to reach speeds of almost 400km/h (250mph). Read more about these amazing vehicles [...]
May 14, 2009
Ultimate loungeroom
In May I was commissioned to illustrate FHM’s ‘ultimate lounge room’. The brief was to combine all of the advertiser products (flat screen TV, blu-ray, laptop, beer cooler and lounge chair) into a single image. I used a Google Sketchup model for the interior and Ben – FHM Australia’s editor at the time – volunteered [...]
April 20, 2009
Diffusing the situation
This illustration shows the difference between the diffusers (or rear underbody – highlighted in yellow) or rival F1 manufacturers. The diffuser pulls air from under the car creating downforce and reducing drag. There was some controversy in the F1 world earlier this year regarding the width of the diffuser. You can read more about it [...]
April 6, 2009
The need for speed II
Another (slightly more detailed) trail braking illo, this time for Motor magazine in Australia. In this version our driver wears the classic Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars.
February 12, 2009
The need for speed
A series of illustrations on advanced driving techniques for FHM Australia, including how to trail brake (top), power slide (bottom left) and accelerate our of a corner (bottom right). I had a lot of fun drawing the details in the bubbles, including the Adidas shell-tops. Sometimes it’s the little things…
December 19, 2008
Heel and toe, heel and toe
This illustration was for the April 2009 issue of Motor magazine (Australia). The ‘heel and toe’ is a method of changing gears often used by race drivers to make braking and overtaking smoother (and therefore faster). Click here for more info.
December 15, 2008
Zombie TV
A parasite that exists in real-life could lead to the Zombie apocalypse, according to FHM Australia. The parasite is called toxoplasma gondii. When a host (usually small mammals such as rats and mice) become infected, the parasite can change the behaviour of their brain, causing them be drawn to (rather than fearful) of cats. The [...]
December 12, 2008
How to drift
Another illustration for Motor magazine in Australia. The white car illustrates the “skando (Scandinavian) flick” rally technique, which involves steering away from the corner then turning in. The blue car shows the technique for using a handbrake, or “the pro-drifter’s joystick”. Click here for more info.
November 14, 2008
How to take an apex (in a Ferrari F430)
This illustration for Motor magazine was my first experiences using 3D software (the marvellous Google Sketchup) to create an illustration. I was given some reference material and asked to illustrate the racing line around a corner (this route minimizes time spent in the corner, while maintaining speed). The green arrow represents the correct racing line, [...]
