Illustration for The Genteel 3

Another new illustration for The Genteel! Do you recognize any of the faces on the left hand side? Hopefully you do if you're in the fashion world.

Love doing this style. I suppose most of it comes rather easily as I work a lot in vector. Over the years I've become more and more obsessed with detail (I suppose it's natural since I spoil myself by zooming in 1200% a lot of the time). 

Digital Newsstands With Virtual Shopping Racks

by: Paul Aguirre Livingston 

As the digital world continues to become the new developed world, I find myself doing more with virtual assistance: maintaing some sort of "social life," consuming and creating content, and, well, general sundry tasks like, say, shopping.

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Illustration for The Genteel 2

Also just finished this one with a new look and feel (for me) for the wonderful folks at The Genteel! This time around I got to get a little drawing time with Twiggy's face. (I need to definitely draw more of her.)

The article is not about her, but more about 'mature' models in the fashion world, and why '...ageing and fashion have - until now - been such odd bedfellows in the first place.'

A New Age in Fashion

by: Erin Ridley 

With the public smitten by more mature looks and the industry following suit, one wonders why ageing and fashion have - until now - been such odd bedfellows in the first place.

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Illustration for The Genteel 1

Just finished a new illustration with a new look and feel (for me) for the wonderful folks at The Genteel! It's fun to get back to drawing more fashionable subjects.

If you haven't checked their site yet, definitely do if you love a good read. Oh and there will be more work by yours truly there of course. :)

The Importance of Being Fashionable

by: Erin Ridley 

Women think about fashion 91 times a day. For those who have "clothes on the brain," why is fashion so important to us. 

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Portrait: The Gossip (Exclaim Magazine)

Keep your eyes peeled for newstands or cafes or your trusty sidewalk that carries the most recent issue of Exclaim magazine (it's got 'Metric' on the cover). Flip to page 25 for a giant 3/4 page portrait of the band, 'The Gossip'.

Sneak Peek: New Works

My favourite time of the work year, is when I reach that sweet spot of interesting work coupled with great weather. Just finished a small batch of works for La Carnita and Exclaim magazine (an illustration of 'the Gossip"). They're both not out yet, so you can grab a small preview of them below. Deadlines are getting tighter these days, where I actually forget to sign my work. (ugh) 

Check back soon for the final versions!

Live drawing on EcoCabs!

Join me at Yonge & Dundas Square (in Toronto) on May 10th as of 10am to witness my Claritin EcoCab design (two cabs), in support of the launch of the Pedal for a Greener City campaign.

If you're in the area, come by and say hello. (I'll be here: 10 am - 3:30 pm) Don't bring me beers please. Maybe after ;)

(below) Figuring out what to draw tomorrow...with my 2 given themes.

Update on 2012-05-11 22:12 by Shingo

It was so awesome to see some of you on your lunch break to come down to Yonge-Dundas Square yesterday.

'Pedal for a Greener City' was a joint event by Claritan and Evergreen to raise public awareness about the new green programs being offered at Evergreen Brickworks, as well as giving out free Claritan meds. That reminds me...totally forgot to pick some up! 

6 local artists were involved, including myself to draw on 2 EcoCabs armed with only green, blue and black markers. I was a little nervous, as I'm pretty shy, especially drawing in front of people. But I think I did much better than I would, thanks to 'Dirty Projectors' in my headphones and most importantly seeing my friends that made it out. Thanks you. Those that couldn't, hopefully see you at the next show. As for doing this type of live drawing show...bring it on! I had so much fun, and will most likely do it again. :)

See below for photos. By the way, if you see these cabs around the city, jump in for a FREE ride! Don't forget to take a photo and post them here!

Lots of New Works!

More new works updated in my portfolio:

1) Completed paper doll illustrations for Antipasto magazine.

Vector illustrations of a women with mix and match fashion items.

2) Illustrations for Scion magazine issue 3

Vector illustration for Scion gear ad, badge designs (or icon illustrations) for "the Good, the Bad, & the Frosty" sports article, pencil crayon animal heads for "Winter Wild" fashion spread, and infographics for "Tap the Sap" article on maple syrup.

a few more to come soon!

Click here to see more in 'New Works'!

@La_carnita #UNO #Artshow Submission Complete

So I just finished signing my 18" x 24" giclee prints (will be sold at the UNO show on friday) and dropped them off at @La_Carnita!!!

YES, you heard right. New prints will finally be available, printed with the highest quality using Epson Stylus Pro 9900 (scroll down below for more info on Epson Technology) on Epson Matte paper.

Relaxing now eating a grilled chicken bahn mi sandwich from Bahn Mi Boys, and an americano from Sense Appeal. It is a good day today. 

ps: thanks to Richardson DX for the photos!

Could that be the new issue of Scion Magazine Issue 3???

Epson Technology

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Epson Ultrachrome High Dynamic Range (HDR) represents the latest generation of pigment ink technology. Now utilizing 10 COLOURS (including an all new ORANGE and GREEN) Epson Ultrachrome HDR Ink produces the widest colour gamut ever from an Epson Stylus Pro printer. Even more remarkable, when combine with the new Epson AccuPhoto™ HDR screening technology, Epson has once raise the level of print quality, while setting a new benchmark standard for photographic reproduction.

Epson Accuphoto™ HDR Screening

*- Advanced ten-colour screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior colour and clarity.

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Scion Magazine Issue 3 Teaser Trailer is Here!

Ever wondered what it takes to make a magazine? More than just some fancy software. Check out the work and commitment behind the development of Scion Magazine issue 3. From tuner to maple syrup and everything in between, Scion Magazine has it all. Video by by Motion Pantry

View it online or grab a copy from your local Scion dealer or at Scion events nation wide. We've got some exclusive stickers just for you.

> Download magazine

ps: Can you spot moi? Can you guess which Scion car is in it?

Check the Scion Teaser Trailer in HD from Motion Pantry on Vimeo.

Uno Show > Getting Ready!

It's less than 1 week to the giant group art show UNO (put on by the nice folks at La Carnita and HXFOUR) @ Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON) this Friday April 13 (7pm - 1am).

Limited prints will be available for sale. Hope to see you there. :)

Below, is just a taste of what I've been working on. 

New Group Show Announcement!

I am happy to announce that I will be part of a new group art show (by La Carnita and HXfour) on Friday April 13th in Toronto, at the Evergreen Brickworks.

I am so excited to be included with such an awesome group of artists: Mike Giant, Sam Flores, Greg Lamarche, Hydro 74, Johnny Crap, Dubelyoo, Abe Lincoln Jr, Misk,Doublenaut, Dave Glantz, Matt Barnes, Shingo Shimizu, Rcade, Vlad Hato, Bryan Espiritu, Tavis Coburn, Amber J, Angie Fey, Brian Mendoza, Matt Darling and of course the super duper Ms. Jacqui Oakley! Music by: Mastermind & DJ X (remember their mixtapes from back in the day?), Fathom and Don Valley.

There will be prints for sale, as well as lots of delicious tacos to be eaten! So please do arrive early with empty stomachs.

New Promo Video for Paperdoll artwork.

Check out the awesome new promo video for the paper doll artwork I created for Antipasto magazine's "Let's Play" issue, in Hong Kong! Filmed by Eko Poon, with music by Zeyad.

Screen Printing!

Just completed my last day of Screenprinting class at OpenStudio (401 Richmond building). I will not miss the paint stains, lower back pains, and toxic fumes. I will however definitely miss the super nice class mates that I met. Super talented bunch! Best part was to get each artist's print at the end of class. Hope to see the everyone from class again soon, at the upcoming:

ARTIST PROOF SALE
Thursday December 1, 6-9pm
at 401 Richmond St West

and 

CHANGE OF SEASONS by Geneviève Jodouin (our amazing instructor)
Friday November 25, 8pm
Freedom Clothing Collective
939 Bloor Street West 

(Not a part of it, but just spreading the word!)

Below is what I 'barely' finished tonight! :)

ps: Can anybody recommend me where I can pick up affordable art frames? Like vintage ones perhaps...

Progress: Paper doll roughs

Thought these were kinda fun. Forgot to upload these in the previous post.

Progress: Paper doll artwork

Currently working on this paper doll project for Antipasto magazine from Hong Kong. Clothing items include pieces from: Marc Jacobs, Vivienne Westwood, Givenchy, Hermes, and Versace.

Almost done!

 

Tech Etiquette

For the '914' section in the upcoming issue of Westchester magazine (New York). Smartphone users put your phones down during you're meeting with a client or 'meeting with a client'. 

New Halloween Art

Yes it's that time of the year, where we all get dressed up in some zany costume of a character that's super popular in pop culture, or super obscure that requires a little bit of explanation over a trip to the bar (I prefer the latter). This year however, I'm kind of on the fence about going out, since the deadlines seem to be piling up nicely (a tad crazy). 

Anyhow, a few weeks back I finished a new design for (what was to be) Monster Massive's upcoming Halloween party. Just found out that it has been cancelled. More info here.

I rather like this one, and hope to get more chances to do more of these. Let me know what you think. :)

Music to Draw to 2: 80s New Order

One of my all favourite bands of all time of course. Although (like most bands big in the 80s), I tend to listen to material they recorded up until the 90s. These are my top five 80s-NO songs for today.

Quiznos: "Buckin' Sub" Flash Game

New illustrations I completed for a Quiznos' Flash game called "Buckin' Sub" featured on the their Facebook page tab. Play the game to save money on your next sub purchase! Love them hot subs.

See below for the game link.

 

 Try out the game HERE! 

Music to Draw to 1: Soul Jazz

Hello Friday! Thought I'd share with you some of my music selections week to week. Will upload my five of the week, every friday. If you like, add them to your playlist!

Here's some super great soul and jazz. Great for drawing anytime of day. Have a great weekend.