Illustration
About Illustration
I have illustrated and designed several interpretative displays for environmental centres, illustrated book covers and poems and produced 70 graphic illustrations for a field guide.Illustrations may also be produced for Graphic Design projects, such as logos, decorative borders and backgrounds.
This commission was proposed to me by Sister Noreen, a nun from Portumna, County Galway in an effort to communicate with a Catholic public the inherent harmony between Creation and Evolution theory. Any media could be used and the possibilities were endless. After three years I have come to these 8 images, created using Paint Shop Pro 5 and Adobe Photoshop, and a pile of words. This project is presently ongoing.
A selection from 75 illustrations for the Field Studies Council 'Rocky Shore Guide' laminated foldout key. The illustrations have been created with acrylic paint, predominantly from observation. Copies of the key are available from www.field-studies-council.org.
A set of illustrations to celebrate Ireland's native mammals created using Microsoft Paint; presented as a calendar using Microsoft Word and produced with an inkjet printer.
A series of chalk pastel illustrations to depict the historical evolution of the Pagham Harbour area. The illustrations range from 40x50cm to 60x100cm and were framed and laminated before display. The project was commissioned by Pagham Harbour LNR in conjunction with the Wildfowl Trust, and funded by West Sussex County Council.
A series of illustrations to depict the environmental history of this area of natural beauty through contemporary art styles. Each illustration measures 60x60cm and was drawn using chalk pastels. West Sussex County Council funded the project.
'The Lunatic March' was written and illustrated as part of my degree dissertation to communicate the effects of emotional isolation on men within Western society. The illustrations were created with inks and presented in the form of a children's story book.