Archive for the ‘Drawing’ Category
The Anatomy of a Commercial Art Gig by S.britt
I dig the retro stylings of S. Britt and this behind the scenes look at work in progress satisfies my sketchbook junkie habit. I love seeing the creative process unfolded.
Atari Arcade Console Concept Art
I’m a huge fan of 80s arcade design. Aside from the nostalgia of playing games, I’ve always had an appreciation for the typography, design and illustration used to attract “players”. When I came across these marker renderings for cabinet designs, I was quite delighted to get a glimpse behind the scenes for the concepts that drive the physical design of some of Atari’s arcade cabinets. There are even some concepts for how to display the cabinets in an arcade setting. Enjoy.
Marker rendering of an Atari Arcade Console Concept
Here’s the full collection of Atari Console Concept images…
Ed Emberley’s Influence
Ed Emberley has been an influence as far back as I remember. As a child, I poured over his books at the library and spent countless hours copying the steps for drawing characters and objects illustrated in his books. I have a deeper appreciation for the simplicity and masterful execution of design and sequential information graphics that appear in his work. His visual explanation of color, line and shape and the ease at which he walks you through a drawing can make just about anyone an artist for the moment.
Four of Ed Emberley books from my personal collection
If you’re not familiar with his work, I’ve assembled links to help you get to know him.
Ed Emberley Books available through Amazon.com
Find Ed Emberley Books at a Library near you
Ed Emberley’s Website
A printable example of his style and sequence drawing technique
