IF Theme: Imperfect

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Well it has been awhile since I completed an illustration for IF. While doing some research for this one I came across a really inspiring quote...

"My weaknesses...I wish I could come up with something. I'd probably have the same pause if you asked me what my strengths are. Maybe they are the same thing."   

- Al Pacino

This made me think about certain paradoxes and humility in nature. The turtle is a perfect example. Its strength is equally its weakness.

IF Theme: Bicycle

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Though this would be a neat idea to explore for this weeks theme.  I really like how the textures came out. All critiques welcomed. Thanks!

IF Theme: Journey

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Decided to do my own take on the great story of Moby Dick. This story has always intrigued me as well as the unknown within the vast seas.

Moving toward a more gritty rendering technique...Faux silkscreen via photocopier and heavily muted palette. Had a lot of fun making this one and like where my voice is heading.

IF Theme: Bottled

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Here is this weeks submission. I had a lot of fun creating this. I feel my voice starting to take form. Hopefully figure out some more stuff along the way. All comments and crits welcomed as usual!

Sketchbook: IF Theme - Bottled

Quick sketch for this weeks Illustration Friday theme. Final to come

Sketchbook: Battle Meatball

I asked my girlfriend to give me a word this morning to illustrate and she said "Meatball"! Easy enough. Here is what i came up with thus far, final to come...

IF Theme: Duet

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At work the other day I saw a gentleman who had a bald head and an old-school handlebar mustache. He reminded me of those old circus posters depicting muscle men. I started with that imagery and was on my way. All critiques welcome!!