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Eyebrow-trimming illustration for Shape magazine in Australia.

Client: Shape magazine (Australia)
Date: June, 2010

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A series of recently recoloured illustrations for

A series of recently recoloured illustrations for the ‘perfect penalty’. I was aiming for the slightly-musty-training-manual-found-in-a-second-hand-bookstore look 📚👀

These were originally commissioned by Men’s Fitness Australia magazine. I was a contributor for 4 years and it was my first regular editorial gig. I learned the process of creating illustrations from initial brief and text, establishing a timeline and budget, creating sketches and sending those to the art director for feedback and approval before proceeding to final art. I have no idea how many illustrations I created for them over that time but it’s well into the hundreds.

#editorial #illustration #instructional #technical #football #soccer #vintage #technicalillustration #instructionalillustration #editorialillustration

Air travel has come a long way from the first pass

Air travel has come a long way from the first passenger flights of the 1920s. Pressurised cabins (and toilets) were introduced in the 1930s. Jet engines were first used in the late 1950s which increased speed and range while reducing noise. In-flight movies (on 16mm film!) were introduced in the 1960s.

Sadly one thing that has not improved is the seating in economy class (or ‘coach class’ as it used to be called.) Passengers are wedged into almost gymnastic-level contortions in the quest for some shuteye.

I illustrated some of the best for @bytheway , the travel section of @washingtonpost . Check out all 18 via the link in By The Way’s bio.

Big thanks to to Kat @washingtonpostdesign , writer @natbco and Aubrey and the team @jackywinter !
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#traveltips #airtravel #planesleep #sleepingonaplane #sleepingposition #planesleep #airlinesafety #illustration #airlineillustration #technicalillustration #technicalillustrators #instructional

This weekend I’ll be a guest at @ozcomiccon Sydn

This weekend I’ll be a guest at @ozcomiccon Sydney to help launch THE SUPER AUSTRALIANS — a full length graphic novel featuring 12 Australian superheroes with stories and locations almost as diverse as the writers and artists who created them.

The story I’ve illustrated takes place in my hometown of #canberra and has been a real labour of love for myself and writer Karen (@hivemindedness) with colourist Simon (@bastard_cut) adding the finishing touches with his beautiful hues 🎨

I’m super excited to finally share this book which — from all reports — was a huge success at OzCon Brisbane last weekend. For those who can’t make it to OzCon Sydney I’ll keep you updated with details about when it’ll be arriving in your local bookstore. I’ll also have copies at @impactcomics Festival in Canberra next Saturday, 5th October. Come along and say hi if you’re in town! ✍️📚📆
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Edit: SuperAustralians cover photo by @chewiechan ! SuperAustralians cover art by @j_scherpenhuizen ! 🙏

#australiancomics #comics #comicart #illustration #indiecomics #lizardsofinstagram 🦎

A little preview of the comic book project I’ve

A little preview of the comic book project I’ve been working on for the past 12+ months. More details tomorrow including info about the book launch at @ozcomiccon in September! 📚🚀🕺 #comics #comicart #illustration #indiecomics #australiancomics #lizardsofinstagram

A peek into the world of the super rich for this m

A peek into the world of the super rich for this month’s @afrmag and possibly the only time I’ll appear in a magazine about Australia’s wealthiest people ✍️🤔💸
Wonderful story by @laurenssams and a pleasure working with creative directer @timbeor and @mikaparow at @jackywinter.
#afr #richlist #wealth #illustration #technicalillustration #cribs

Just a quiet Wednesday night at the Opera House wi

Just a quiet Wednesday night at the Opera House with Iggy Pop 🎤👑😳 (and Henry Rollins rocking out behind the mixing desk ✊😄)

Great to catch up with amazing artist and all roun

Great to catch up with amazing artist and all round legend @louiejoyce at @kingscomics yesterday for the launch of the epic 144 page graphic novel Haphaven, written by Norm Harper (@thatnormdude ) #haphaven

Portfolio update! 🚨 New work including Zombies,

Portfolio update! 🚨 New work including Zombies, Run! for the Apple App Store, architectural illustrations for the Sydney Dance Company, concept art for Cosmos magazine and technical illustrations for Shortlist (UK) and Men’s Health (US). Thanks to the lovely team at @jackywinter HQ. Link in bio! 🚀

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