The genesis of an illustration…

Most of my work starts with an email from the client. Turnaround time can often be tight and a speedy visual (or visuals) often provides the solution to the problem.

Here are a succession of images to illustrate a feature on the one-track thought processes which often afflict young men in the pursuit of young women…
 

The initial rough from the art director.

The initial rough from the art director.

My initial rough…

My initial rough…

Rough refined and adding areas of solid black.

Rough refined and adding areas of solid black.

Finished artwork with paper texture added.

Finished artwork with paper texture added.