Blinded
This was an initial sketch for an editorial illustration about drug addiction and how young people underestimate the dangers of drugs and narcotics. The illustration shows how blindly people often fall for drugs.
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Editorial illustration about abortion
I was asked to create an illustration for an editorial feature story about abortion in Africa. It deals with the social pressure in connection with cultural principles and the emptiness as well as lack of support.
I focused on the “emptiness” which most women experience after an abortion. I sketched out various version with pencil before I began to ink two version which I think had potential. I drew the original drawings directly in my A3 Moleskin sketchbook which I regret cause I had to tear them out in order to scan them properly. In my opinion a sketchbook is a sketchbook and I think it shouldn’t contain any finished pieces.
The two ink illustrations which were presented to the editorial and design team
The illustration on the left was chosen by the team and I worked on the illustration digitally, preparing it for the layout. I decided to involve the layout and columns of the page to enhance the meaning of the illustration. I removed parts of the copy by creating a circular tex-wrap around the woman’s belly where the missing part is.
Finished illustration placed inside the newspaper layout
I always think an illustration works best when it becomes part of the page layout rather than being a box slapped beside the columns. This way the illustration becomes part of the story, becomes part of the page.
I eventually got my hands on a copy of the newspaper delivered back to Berlin all the way from Kenya. Interesting to see how my illustration looks in the newspapers in Africa as the printing quality seems to differ quite a lot. Still happy with the outcome.
Illustration in the Standard newspaper in Kenya, Nairobi
Customized Snowboard for Snow Addicts
Here is our design entry for Snow Addicts. We called it “Avalanche”. It shows a true snowboard addict’s dedication and passion for his sport and realization that death and life are only inches away. As a true snow addict you don’t mind the occasional snow up your nose. Its all part of the game. #snowboard #graphics #SAdesigncontest
Snowboard design for Snow Addicts
Sketching out some ideas before inking the original graphic
Before I begun working on the final design I started sketching out my ideas on paper. Here I felt it was important to work on the values and decide where the shadows and highlights are placed. I also sketched out some rough shapes of the snowboard on which I could place the characters.
Nelson Mandela
Safe journey home Mr. Mandela, the world misses you… and needs more people like you. Rest in Peace.
Flaschensammler Berlin
A worrying sight to see senior citizens collect plastic bottles out of bins, to compensate for their continuously shrinking pensions.
