Why Am I Sad pages

Why Am I Sad

This is probably the only University work that I will be putting up on the blog. There was often such an emphasis on the graphic-design side of things that when this brief came up I jumped at it. The brief was to create a small book based on the concept of 'Why Am I Sad?' I tried to create a relatable concept of a little boy clown who just found it hard to see the bright side of life.

I was very proud of this little book and I still toy with the idea of re-working it someday.

Petrushka

These two paintings are a similar story. My 'original ideas' part of the early portfolio.

They were inspired by a brief I once did based around the Russian story of Petrushka. I think I wanted the poor guy to have a happier ending so he was re-imagined as 'Pete' and gained some new pals.

Alice In Wonderland

When I first finished University I was in a huge hurry to bolster my portfolio & I thought re-designing a few old classics would be a good way to show off my point of view. Like most of the work from this time I wish now that I'd slowed down and taken more care from the beginning.

 

I thought I had hit on a winner with my skinny Easter-Island-headed Queen- a fresh take that still honored the classic version- but now of course Tim Burton got there first and nobody is very impressed!