Wild, Wild West

 Hiya!

In June this year one of my colleagues headed off to Europe to spend time with family and so i had to do a leaving card that highlighted some of the things we shared/dealt with at work.

I had a lot of fun with this and he really enjoyed it too!

Enjoy!

Rob

Triple Treat

 Hola,

It's been a while and haven't things been busy! It's all good though because it means more art to share. 

Check out this triple treat, three fun and bright caricatures delivering personality, happiness and personalisation for each of the recipients.

It was a total pleasure creating these and adding the signature things to distinguish each of the personalities represented in them.

Cheers,

Rob!

Hi!

Another caricature that was a lot of fun to do with so many inclusions and a fancy dress adding to the challenge!

Enjoy!
Rob

Top 10 Pictures from 2016

A lot of images I create don't reach the internet mainly because I feel they are personal to the person they are created for, so here's a small glimpse into some of the works I create for the wonderful people in my life. Left to right from the top left here's the run down:

1. Art Swap - http://www.loveyourwork.org/ - Run by Kalee Jackson this was my portrait entry into the artswap for 2016 based on the information given by the swap - next on is June/July this year - check it out!
2. Anniversary - An slightly crazy but fun anniversary card for my wife.
3. Birthday invite for my Zoe and Olivia, based on their suggestions of what should be included
4. Rockin' dude - Unfortunately not coloured at the time of the birthday but sent and coloured recently i was really happy with how the 'flame hair' turned out on this.
5. Kabuki - A cowgirl samurai idea based on David Mack's "Kabuki" is an inspirational set of graphic Novels (they are so cool i don't think calling them 'comic books' does them justice :)) Kabuki recently had it's 20th anniversary so it seemed like a good time to finally finish this piece.
6. Gemini - For my sister Gillian - The idea that no matter what you're feeling life throws struggles at you and you will have to fight for what you want out of life.
7. Kate - A starry bright image for for a bright and talented young lady.
8. Dad - Based 1960's NZ motorbike racer Hugh Anderson and to encompass Dad's love of motorbike racing.
9. Tom - Incorporating Tom's love of BMX for his birthday. Sometimes i like to include myself in the picture so note the Red Robin being bumped by his helmet :)
10. Donna - A birthday card for our lovely playcentre friend Donna and my first attempt at a picture including Maori symbolism.

I hope you've enjoyed them and I look forward to sharing more in 2017.

Enjoy!
Rob

Caricature redo

One of the associate Principals - now a Principal I believe - (Amanda) asked me to redo her caricature with her current blonde hair colour. I redid it and am pretty happy with the results.

Cheers,
Rob

Caricatures Abound!

Well here they are at long last, the second set of caricatures mainly of the Associate Principals, but also including the NZCE and NZ HR manager. Pencil, then inked, scanned and coloured in Photoshop. I'm really happy with how they turned out and how well they have been received as well.

So without futher ado here they are!

 Amanda - Loves Travel, Champagne and Hippos,

 Andree - Netbal Champ, trademe fiend, mother and cat-lover

 Donna - loves Wine, gardening, shopping and her cats

 Greg - Tri-athelete, ocean swimmer, sports fanatic and MGB devotee

 Janet - Cats, Caravaggio, red wine and coffee

 Margo - loves Art, James Dean's Porsche, Boston Legal, SHOES and her 'rockstar' saying

 Phil - Sports mad, keen cricketer, southland wine and music

 Renee - Loves her dalmation, shopping, the gym and wine

Tony - mountaineering, Grove Mill Chardonnay, Tennis, and Golf

I'm open to commissions so give me a holla if you like what yo see. :)
Enjoy!
Rob.