Illustration Page

Hey there, I finally got around to becoming apart of the FB world by creating a promotional Illustration page.

Here is the Link:

https://www.facebook.com/erikadevosillustrations#!/erikadevosillustrations

Hope you enjoy.xxx

Kaleidoscope projection concept:

This work explores the relationship between chance and evolutionary advancement. It is a kaleidoscope which is attached to a light and simple motor mechanism that can be projected onto a wall. Inside the kaleidoscope, the small shapes which are projected onto the wall form an abstract, beautiful pattern which resembles genetic codes and atom clusters.  

The projection is a visual representation of the evolution of living creatures and the vast possibilities that could await mankind in the future. It also explores the idea of human genetics, the beauty of the individual and the potential for evolution. No genetic makeup is ever the same as we are constantly evolving and it is impossible to predict the exact course of this development.

Though we as humans constantly try to predict what may be waiting for us in the future, we can never be certain. Take, for example, the kitsch illustrations of the future which were so prevalent during the 1950s. They predicted a world of metallic, hovering manmade contraptions and scenes with hardly an organic element in sight. Although some present day architects and designers reference these images in modern structures, it is evident that their vision of the future was somewhat overzealous in comparison to the reality of today.  

The kaleidoscope explores this idea by presenting us with ever changing designs which can never be repeated and are always unique patterns. As the viewer, we cannot predict the way the shapes will fall. Will the atom clusters fall in such a way that the very genetic structure of mankind is altered? Is it possible to imagine a world where humans have evolved past such concepts as gender and race?

The project represents the amalgamation of genes and atoms to produce a stronger, more capable creature which will, in turn, be a more equipped survivor.

 

 

Science Fiction Mania!

i have watched quite a few science fiction films as of late. they have really inspired my work and i have been freaking myself out with them just for kicks.

new studio space.

recently my two illustrator buddies Jessie and Stacey have moved in with me to a studio space in Brunswick. The space in called Norm and it is really wonderful. it has a fully stocked power tool workshop for us to use for our 3d works and wood works. it has a huge space upstairs which we will be using for some future exhibitions and our studio is wonderfully private.
i have spent ALL of my spare time there, finishing off some projects and getting ready for new ones. the space is a really great place which has helped me focus and become extremely productive.
here are just a few shots of the layout of my section of the studio. hope you enjoy.xx

 

Anna Smyrk and the Appetites

i finished the three designs for the band Anna Smyrk and the appetites. it was a load of fun to do because of how commercial i had to be with the style so as to appeal to their audience. i love doing music related work the most because it is also a highly creative field and you can listen to the music you are doing the job for whilst working to really get into the mood of the project. anyhoo, here they are starting with the album cover and back cover

and here is the postcard front and back design

and last but not least the poster design (not including tour information)

i have to give a huge thank you to anna for asking me to do this for her, i really enjoyed myself and really love the final outcome which we were able to come up with. if you need some good new tunes i highly recommend her great band. they are all really talented musicians.

Album cover brief

So I was asked by the very talented Anna Smyrk if I would be able to design their up and coming Apocalypse album cover. i said yes and here we are! pretty much, what was wanted was an attractive image to follow the idea of an apocalypse but not necessarily to approach it in a negative way. we came up with a design which resembled a brilliantly colourful explosion of watercolour shapes. here is the process and where i am up to at this point. i will present the finished cover, promotional song credit postcards and poster when i have completed them.

Please stay inspired xoxo

I have recently gone through one of my no touch of the paintbrush fazes which happens to me every so often. I really get sad in this time but for some reason I feel unable to avoid indulging in apathetic nonsense. To remove myself out of this scheduled funk, I popped (not literally) into the local giant cheapo Asian store for my version of a good old fashioned shopping spree. These shopping sprees usually cost me around $15 to $20 and totally excite me to once again get stuck into being creative and doing my illustrations.  

This time round, I scored a whole bunch of stunningly coloured plastic bowls which I will use to put all my pencils and brushes in. I have noticed that every few months, I need to change the appearance of my studio to keep my environment fresh and interesting. The only one thing that stays the same is my collection of little toys which sit on top of my set of draws.

 

 

 

Oh maaaaaaan, you should have seen all the options of brightly coloured containers! It was a feast for the eyes and it made me feel like I was back in japan!

 

Next time you feel gloomy and drained of inspiration or motivation, try getting a new, cheap tacky little pencil holder or something of that nature. It really does the trick and it doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg like the crap they have in kiki k or smiggle.

 

Also, if you are working and like to listen to something while you create, I suggest escape from illustrator island podcasts. It is so wonderful. I have learnt a lot of little tid bits about the illustration industry through these guys.

Here is a link to one podcast about studio feng shui which was really great.

http://illustrationage.com/2010/04/13/efii-podcast-episode-30-workspaces/