ILLUSTRATION
I have become interested in narrative illustration in various forms throughout my degree. Please scroll down to see examples of a wildlife narrative Illustration, reportage illustration, children's book illustrations, an illustration for RSPB publicity and illustrations created for the production of cards and prints.
A Gannet's First Flight Watercolour with mixed media 24cm x 60cm
Wildlife Illustration
Concept
The life cycle and migratory patterns of birds inspired research for two paintings narrating the story of a fledging gannet.
In 2020, for this illustrative brief, I accessed underwater video footage of Gannets diving for fish and viewed it at a normal and then slowed
playback speed. I combined drawing techniques and visual memory to capture the energy of these magnificent diving birds.
A Gannet’s First Catch
Watercolour
with mixed media
60cm x 24cm
Reportage Illustration
Concept
Hand drawn illustrations were stylised and then compiled using Adobe Photoshop to create a narrative of the rescue and care of sailors when Scarborough was bombed in World War I.
The Scarborough Bombing -1908
Digital Reportage Illustration
24cm x 60cm
Children's Book Illustration
Oil pencil and Ink
21cm x 21cm
Concept
Four hand drawn illustrations from an allegorical story about a boy who was lost in the forest, then rescued by a man who kept doves. This story explores the theme of recovery from trauma.
Bird Illustrations for an RSPB Art Exhibition -Posters and Social media
Bluetit.
Watercolour with mixed media
Dunnock
Watercolour with mixed media
'In particular, our thanks go to Vivien McGuinness, who allowed us to use her beautiful artwork for the events posters'
Robbie Reddy, RSPB Fundraiser
and Art Exhibition Curator
Illustrations for the creation of cards and digital prints.
The following four A3 sized illustrations are available as A4 and A3 prints or originals.
Brazil nut tree and Orchid Bee.
Cecropia Tree and Squirrel Monkeys
Green Amazonian Parrot and Bromeliads.
Toucans and Vanilla.
Concept
'Flora and Fauna exist in symbiotic relationships in the Amazon Rainforest. This artwork highlights the diversity of wildlife threatened by the destruction of rainforests. Vibrant colours catch the sunlight that reaches down into the tree canopy.