Ye Crooked Legge

Kobayashi Issa

The one breath haiku of Kobayahi Issa are remarkable. With over 3000 poems to choose from I opted for these four to illustrate.

Walking the High Line- New York

Despite drizzly weather I thoroughly enjoyed walking the High Line in New York. The old train track offers a unique perspective (up AND down) as you walk the city via elevation. When the rain was at it's heaviest I sheltered under the track. Sunday was a complete wash out & a great chance to have my MIND BLOWN at the Met. With a dying pen I caught the melee in the main entrance.

Frank Hornby's Illustration

Saul Bass animated for Google

I've always been interested in the work of Saul Bass and was delighted to get the opportunity to celebrate his birthday on the Google homepage. From the outset I wanted to celebrate a number of his film credits in succinct succession, as well as a nod in the direction of his poster work. Film rights can be problematic so I wasn't completely sure of the order of cutting, but as it turned out every studio was a pleasure to work with. Corresponding with Jennifer Bass was inspirational and led to hearing that Saul Bass was a Dave Brubeck fan. Although I hadn't synched animation to music we found a Brubeck track that managed to hit the right notes. Again, the Brubeck estate were superb to work with.

I drew everything in Illustrator before animating in After Effects. I hope I found a way to merge Google with Bass' graphic sensibilities. You'll be able to see the doodle on your countries homepage on Tuesday 7th and Wed 8th May 2013, and also HERE

Dogpatch - SF

Earlier in the year intrepid photographer Lucy Hamblin and I infiltrated abandoned buildings in the Dogpatch- SF.

Man in the shade with booze, looking at you.

Monsters University Little Golden Book

First Indian passenger train

Devolution

An old blog header idea

Odds & Sods#1

Missionary Position#2

Mexican stand off on Treat & 24th.

Work

Dipping my toe into animation. First test piece in Flash. While we're on the subject of work if anyone wants to buy me and send me around the world painting for them just let me know. You keep all the paintings. Personal artists are all the rage.

Missionary Position #1

Sketchbook work in the Mission district of SF

Republic of India day

Dr Martin Luther King Day

My illustration for todays homepage in the US. My inspiration came from local people and graffiti here in SF.

London Undergound

My illustration for the 150th anniversary of the tube. This is a slightly different version from today's homepage. We didn't run with the character bottom right because the underground logo on his hat was trademarked. TFL were great to work with in every aspect, congratulations on 150 years of service as well as Harry Beck's wonderful iconic map.