Art for the World Book Pre-Order

Art for the World charity cook open for PRE-ORDER

I am one of the selected 42 artists participated in this illustration collection. The great thing about this project is 100% of the profit will be donated to charities, Susan G. Komen Foundation, dedicates to fight for breast cancer, and ARTS A Reason to Survive, provides art inspired activities to children facing life challenges.

This is a voluntary project put together by neverblue from deviantART, I applaud for her determination to see this project come together; definitely a lot more work than just pick up a pen and draw! I am very happy to be a part of this.

So help spread the word and let people know about this project!

On a more personal note, this news led to an opportunity to compare my recent works to the work I've produced 8 months ago; while my style remains quite similar, there's a quality that has morphed and transformed. I think the "mood" of my work has changed.

I have yet to able to pinpoint the exact element that has provided me with such conclusion... Maybe a pair of eye from the outside can see it better!

The Buzzer, November Issue

The Buzzer is a free, monthly newsletter produced by BC TransLink, featuring news and updates on public transits of Metro Vancouver. It is available on all buses, SeaBus and SkyTrain.

The Buzzer's November cover illustration

This was the first time I have to produced an illustration in a specified format, due to its method of printing. (black and an assigned Pantone color.) Definitely a valuable Photoshop lesson! I had a great time working with the editor, Jhenifer Pabillano; received some wonderful feedback during the brainstorming process.

So if you are looking for something to read during your daily commute, (in Vancouver, that is.) why not pick up a copy?

You can also view the digital version here.

Type City: not quite finished

this is for Typography 2: typelab.wordpress.com

The Marine Building 355 Burrard Street

Typeface used: Peignot
Pictures of the building here.

Not quite there yet, still need to do the first two storeys, but everything above that is pretty much in place. It is definitely difficult to rely on photograph for such a slender form; the perspective exists in photograph make window alignment very difficult, (at the end they are off by a complete width of a single window!) the fact the building is probably designed to taper as it ascend does not help either.

Details:

The various cornices.

art deco designs interpretated + brick works

windows + details

The whole building: white on black, black on white.