I created this image for the Biomimicry Center at Arizona State University. Biomimicry (or “bio-inspired design”) uses nature as a model for solving design, business and engineering problems. It’s also part of the curriculum for InnovationSpace, a...
This is the second half of a 2-part “How I made it” post. You can find the first half here. At the end of step 4, I had a flat color study with a main color (blue) and a complimentary pop color (yellow-orange). It looked like this: Step 5: Simple Shading...
I use the same process for most of my illustrations. They start with quick concept sketches in a sketchbook, followed by a composition sketch on vellum. Then I scan the composition sketch, make value roughs and color roughs in Photoshop, and finish the illustration...
The first illustration for my new portfolio is finished! I’m putting together a tutorial to show how this illustration grew from a few daily practice sketches into a complete illustration. In the meantime, here’s the finished image and the original sketch....
