Illustration Friday - Spring

Just a quick sketch. A little dark and blurry. It's not my best. I'm workin on some more pieces for my portfolio. Nothing yet on the postcards. We're in the process of buying our first house, so I've had my mind occupied lately. And now, time for a nap.

Illustration Friday - Feet

Here's my interpretation of the word "feet". I went through several ideas before this one popped in my head (while I was on the phone at work).

Currently, I am working on a piece for my portfolio based on the "impending" burst of the housing market bubble (I hope not. My wife and I are going to start looking for our first house next month). After that, I am going to do some spot illustrations on anti-virus software, Firewall, etc. I'll post those on my blog, and feel free to comment on them.

Question. Does anyone know when it is a good time of the week to send out postcards? My cards are going to print this weekend, and I am wondering if there is a good time to send them, like a Monday or Tuesday, so the art directors can get a quick glance and not bogged down by so many at the same time. Thanks for the help and comments!

Illustration Friday - Tattoo

Here's a little sketch that popped in my head the other day. I've always liked the look of tattoos, but would never want to get a sleeve of them. I have one, and am looking to get another in the near future. I have some touching up to do on this piece, but I like it thus far.

Currently, I am working on 2 more pieces for my portfolio. I hope to get them done by Sunday and have them up on my main site.

Illustration Friday - Insect

At first I wasn't going to do a piece for this week because I am concentrating on doing a few more pieces for my portfolio, putting the final touches on my postcard, and rounding out my mailing list. But, this little fella popped into my head, and I couldn't resist putting him down on paper. Enjoying a drink of that sweet golden nectar. mmmm....

Hopefully I can get my mailing list done, and get the postcards sent out asap. I'm going to be putting my work on some illustration sites so I can have my work viewed in other arenas. Thank you all for your positive comments!

Illustration Friday: Tea

The refreshing taste of natural tea. This was the first idea that popped in my head, so I decided to run with it. I'm still working on a few things with my drawings, but am ready to send out postcards and lookin forward to getting some jobs soon!

Illustration Friday: Song

Here's my interpretation of the word "Song". Portable mp3 players are very prominent right now, and the iPod is leading the way. I myself have an iPod, and it goes everywhere with me. That's why I made the iPod "fade" into the users hand, as if becoming a part of them. Just put it on shuffle, and you're taken to another world, from Jimi Hendrix ,Feist and Motorhead, to The Chemical Brothers and Sam Cooke.

I'm not too sure if I want to include this on my main site or not.

Illustration Friday: Simple

The simplicity and elegance of an egg. Plus, they taste good.

Illustration Friday: Chair

Here's my post for Illustration Friday's topic: chair. I sat and thought for awhile, and the image that kept popping in my head was that of a chair with it's back forming into a tree. I figured, since that's where a lot of chairs come from, what the hell.

America's Savings Rate

Here's my lastest piece that I just completed. It's a piece on how America
is actually in the red when it comes to personal savings. I know I used to be
in that category! I posted this at my main site as well.

My next piece will take on the topic of a father speaking to his Instant Messaging
savvy daughter.

Well, back to work! Postcards and self-promo pieces will soon be flyin outta this place!

See ya next time!

Illustration Friday - Glamour

Here's my first post for the Illustration Friday subject matter. With the paint by number concept, I was trying to convey how beauty nowadays is created artificially.

Hello!

Welcome to my blog! I hope to use this blog as a channel for self-promotion of my freelance illustration and also as a way to keep myself accountable as I move toward a successful illustration career. My ultimate goal is to employ myself full-time as an illustrator. Short-term, my objectives include marketing myself through direct mail and the web and obtaining assignments through these efforts.
I will be posting weekly to update my progress and to make commitments for the upcoming week.
Week One: January 29 to February 5

Monday-Saturday:
Each day I will work approximately 1 hour on obtaining names and addresses for my promotional mailing through the book, Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market.
The remaining time will be spent working on concepts for new illustrations. I am currently working on a concept for Illustration Friday's topic of the week; Glamour. I’ll be back later in the week with my finished product.