Archive for May, 2010
Quick Sketch – 31st May, 2010
Posted by phani in Illustration on May 31st, 2010
a real quick sketch (in about a minute) 
Quick Sketch – 30th May, 2010
Posted by phani in Illustration on May 30th, 2010
For those of you interested in my approach in cleaning up the initial rough sketch for this image, please check the video here:
Inflight Announcements…
Posted by phani in Illustration on May 29th, 2010
I found this situation in all flights I took, anywhere from anywhere in India.
You too?
- p
High Fives !!
Here’s a poster illustration done by my 12 year old son, Nikhil.
“Deforestation” and “Global Warming” celebrating with high fives as they look at a concrete jungle, while 2012 is looming large.
He really means it. He spent all afternoon making this poster. I promised him that I’ll put it up on my blog.
Guys, please help me help him — Please spread this message around.
Thanks!
- p
The Clay Experiment :-)
Posted by phani in Illustration on May 28th, 2010
I was at home while the kids were at the dining table playing around with coloured modeling clay. It was too tempting and the next I knew, I was sitting along with them fooling around with clay. I never tried clay illustration or animation before. I think it is a very difficult medium and needs lots of patience. I hung on for a couple of hours, but thereafter, I seemed to have run out of patience with this one. I also think that there is a lot that depends on the right kind of tools and the right kind of clay. For example, this clay (Reynold’s Artoons Dough Kit) is essentially meant for little kids to play with, and is not for professional illustration or modelling use. It soon dries up, and after some time, the oil sweats out, spoiling the paper.
I want to learn the medium and use it for book illustration and animation. This is my first attempt
- phani
Story Illustration – work in progress
Posted by phani in Illustration on May 27th, 2010
I’m working on illustrations for a story called ” I love you, Anna!” written by my daughter, Neha. I’m still at a stage where I’m experimenting with the style. My most natural style is pen and ink, and so obviously my first exploration was in that direction. This is my first rough drawing, and she feels that the characters could be more modern and contemporary. So I’ll have to work on this again. I’m sure I’m in for the long haul as far as this project goes, as I’m up with a tough customer
That apart, I am really missing my scanner, which is in Bombay. I had a torrid time trying to get my drawing into the computer. I shot a picture of the drawing with a camera, downloaded the drivers for the camera and installed them, transferred the picture to the computer and then did the best I could to manipulate the image! I apologize for the image quality. Maybe I should stick to my cintiq till I can get back to my scanner.
Anyway, here goes…
started with a pencil sketch on A3 size ivory paper
Inked the sketch with pelikano junior fountain pen with waterman cartridges and also permanent markers
This is the stage I'm currently at
I’ll keep you posted on further developments!
- p
Quick Sketch – 26th May, 2010
Posted by phani in Illustration on May 26th, 2010
Today's doodle. Drawn with cintiq 12wx in photoshop.
DDS 2010
Every year, the graduating batch of the Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay showcases their creative work and projects through a grand exhibition. The event is called the “Design Degree Show”. This year’s event has been named “Aaroha – DDS 2010″ and will be held on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of June, 2010 at the IDC, IIT Bombay and on the 26th and 27th of June, 2010 at the Nehru Centre, Bombay.
Apart from the exhibition, there will be seminars and workshops held by professionals and experts from the industry. This makes for a wonderfully interactive stage between the industry and academia, and brings the students and professionals together.
For those of you who would like to get more information on this event, click here.
More details on this as we get closer!
- phani
Quick Sketch – 24th May, 2010
Posted by phani in Illustration on May 24th, 2010
Here’s today’s sketch.
It’s a caricature of a friend of mine. I’ll post the details soon (once I receive his photograph).
- p
