May 2013
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It's Good To Tut!
This is the latest image I have rustled up for The Guardian Weekender’s great weekly column, “This Column Will Change Your Life” by Oliver Burkeman.
I had very little time to complete this image (Partly tight deadline. Partly my own fault) but still managed to apply some of the new techniques i’ve been playing around with recently in my personal work, as well as being...
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Draw North West - Poster
DNW is a bi-monthly meet-up I started to encourage my fellow local illustrators/animators/artists etc. to crawl out of their freelance caves and socialise/network with their peers. It has been very well received so far and we have a large group of regulars that attend each event, as well as a steady influx of new faces…
There is a poster designed by one of the regularly attending...
April 2013
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National Vegetarian Week - CSMA Magazine
This is my latest addition to the CSMA Club Magazine health section. The article was to coincide with National Vegetarian Week and outlined the fact that, in light of the ‘Horse Meat Scandal’ more and more people are turning to veggie food!
I have been playing around with some new techniques recently, trying to add a few new methods to the digital end of my process. Below is the...
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Blue Collar - Plumber
‘Plumber’ is the third image in my ‘Blue Collar’ series.
The project is basically a range of Working Class character profiles; I wanted to celebrate those people that get their hands dirty on a daily basis so that our lives may continue, as easily, and as comfortably as possible. Those people that often get taken for granted; ‘The backbone of society’.
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Blue Collar - Postman
‘Postman’ is the second image in my ‘Blue Collar’ series.
The project is basically a range of Working Class character profiles; I wanted to celebrate those people that get their hands dirty on a daily basis so that our lives may continue, as easily, and as comfortably as possible. Those people that often get taken for granted; ‘The backbone of society’.
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Blue Collar - Mechanic
This image, entitled “Mechanic”, is the first in a series of new images from a self-initiated project called “Blue Collar.”
The project is basically a range of Working Class character profiles; I wanted to celebrate those people that get their hands dirty on a daily basis so that our lives may continue, as easily, and as comfortably as possible. Those people that often...
March 2013
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Derek Danger!
I decided I would be an olympic-level procrastinator this morning, by avoiding work my own project and rustling up a little tribute to Robert Ball & Warwick Johnson Cadwell’s wonderful webcomic, Dangeritis.
February 2013
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Yesterday...
Something strange happened to my Tumblr. I amassed nearly 900 followers in a single day!! - I really don’t know how it happened but I’d just like to say thank you and hello to my new followers. Hopefully, you will like the work and processes that I post.
I have another Tumblr over at we•am•likes - a rapidly growing archive of lovely illustration. I think you might like it.
January 2013
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Eye Candy Promotional Calendar
I am represented by Eye Candy Illustration Agency and each year they produce a promotional calendar, showcasing the work of a selection of their illustrators. The theme for the 2013 calendar is “Commemorating occasions and events in British History”. The month I was assigned was April and the event I decided to illustrate was “April 16th 1705 - Isaac Newton becomes the first...
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Map • Eastern Europe
Just before Christmas I was delighted to get a commission that wasn’t at all festive.
I was asked by Shots Magazine to create a Map of Eastern Europe that highlighted all of the major cities. I haven’t ever really dabbled in hand-drawn type before and there is none whatsoever in my portfolio, so I found it slightly unusual that I would be commissioned specifically to do so. However,...
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National Nuclear Laboratory
This is a Christmas card I designed alongside Manchester-based design agency, The Raft, for the National Nuclear Laboratory. At a time when I was juggling a few christmas images, and the themes and imagery were getting a bit stale, it was nice to receive a brief that forced me to think outside the [gift] box a little.
This job had a very quick turnaround; I think it was just under a week from...
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Enough Wine
A pre-Christmas illustration for an atricle about alcohol moderation over the festive period!
This is quite different to my usual style, and at the time I really wasn’t too happy with it. Upon reflection I don’t think it’s so bad!
December 2012
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Draw Grinch
My entry for #DrawGrinch on The Twitter
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It's a Shape Christmas
My #ShapeChristmas image has today been unleashed onto the inter-world. You can download it for FREE from the link below to use as a wallpaper for your shiny iOS devices.
It’s a Shape Christmas
Keep your eye on the site as there is a new image revealed each day
November 2012
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Shape Christmas Sneak Peek!
I was invited by Manchester based design agency Shape, earlier this month, to take part in their It’s a Shape Christmas project
The Project consists of 25 creatives (Illustrators, Graphic Designers, Photographers, Typographers etc) that are given a shape to either design inside or outside of. These are then revealed over the 25 days of Christmas (1st Dec - 25th Dec) in an...
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Draw Calvin & Hobbes
Behold! My entry for James Howard’s (@themooks) latest #Draw project. Check out all of the other entries and perhaps give it a go yourself!
#DrawCalvinandHobbes
October 2012
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FourSight - VS. Launch
Last Night saw the Launch of Foursight’s premier release, ‘VS’, so now I can unveil my entry in all of its sweaty glory!
The launch night was a roaring success with artwork on show from many wonderful illustrators. Guy McKinley, Stanley Chow, Ben Jones, Ian Murray, Alan Dalby as well as the foursight Gang, to name but a few. The Turnout was incredible and a testament to the...
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Let's Go with RyanAir
Yesterday, a RyanAir in-flight magazine landed on my doormat!
I was commissioned by Art Director, Mat Wiggins for a full page, slightly tongue-in-cheek, feature about the top 5 places in Europe to find a werewolf!
I have had a life long love affair with cinema that stems from countless hours of watching classic horror/sci-fi b-movies, so obviously, I snatched his hand off at the chance to...
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New Website
Hello Everybody! For those that don’t follow me on twitter (@thatmadden) and therefore will not have heard, I have re-evaluated, redesigned and relaunched my website!
Have a look!
September 2012
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FourSight - VS. Zine (sneaky peek)
As the title suggests, this is a Sneak preview of my piece for FourSight ‘VS’ Zine.
I am very proud to have my work in their first ever publication, alongside some of the best names in UK illustration at the moment. you can get your filthy paws on a copy of the zine at the launch night.
Cord Bar, Manchester • 10th October: 6pm - 11pm
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Structured Procrastination
Another job I did recently for the Guardian Weekender. Only had a day and a half to do this one, so please excuse the half finished look of some of the elements…they are half finished!
you can read the article here: Structured Procrastination
sketches etc below the page break
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Illustration on Guardian Website
re-drawn paper stack
Rough Sketch
August 2012
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Guardian Weekender
Following on from my previous post about a forced change in my working process, here is an image I created for an article in The Guardian Weekender Magazine.
I had enjoyed the novelty of a new working method and was very pleased with the results so I decided to have another pop at it and see if it wasn’t a fluke. I was asked by Art Editor, Pauline Doyle to illustrate an article on...
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Bulletin Magazine Cover
Effects of Spinal Injury on Speech & Language • Cover Illustration
A few weeks before I went on holiday I was commissioned by Bulletin Magazine, a ‘members only’ monthly medical publication, to illustrate the cover of the August issue as well as the corresponding cover story.
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The story was about spinal injuries, and the effects those injuries can have on a...
July 2012
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Discoveries Magazine
A few months ago I was contacted by Discoveries Magazine; a medical magazine, published only twice a year, based in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. This was a commission of firsts; It was my first cover story illustration, and Cedars-Sinai, the company that publishes ‘Discoveries’ is my first U.S. based client.
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June 2012
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Alphabet!
One day last week I got out my ink and rollers to make some textures etc and generally have fun making a bit of a mess! I started to draw pictures and letters using only the rollers and Before long I had challenged myself to make a whole alphabet… and here it is!!
I have no idea if i’m ever going to use it for anything, but it is a great addition to my texture library :) I’m...
May 2012
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New Prints!
There are new prints available in my shop…why not treat yourself as you have worked so hard this month!
Follow the link in the sidebar or go here
April 2012
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In a galaxy, far far away...
This is my submission to “May the 4th be with you”; a Star Wars tribute exhibition in leeds… can’t remember what date it opens! I’m not sure if this is finished yet or not…will have another look after the weekend. •more info on the Exhibition here •
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Monocle
Here is a couple of Images that were recently commissioned by the ever-wonderful, Monocle Magazine.
The article was about, how even in an economic crisis people still want something to ‘look after’ and will spend money, regardless of the situation. It was a fun job and I am quite happy with the results!
March 2012
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Theseus & The Minotaur
My previous post was a sneak peek at a personal project I am working on. The project is based around Greek Mythology and the infamous “battles” that occurred in those stories.I have started with story that is arguably one of the most famous of mythology and folklore; Theseus & the Minotaur.
I have always been fascinated with fantastical fairytale elements of Greek Mythology...
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Old
I was just looking through some old computer files where I saved all of my Illustration work from Uni, and came across these. I am posting them here as a reminder to myself to loosen up my style again. Over the past couple of years I have become less playful with my work, and it shows!
Seeing these images again made me envious of myself (if that is possible) I know I can create work like this...
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Capitalism 24902 in context
Here is an image I produced for the Guardian a few months ago, in context. To read the full article just click the image :)
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Proposal
5 years ago today I met the woman I am going to spend the rest of my life with! I know this because yesterday I asked her to marry me, and thankfully she said “Yes”!
February 2012
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Salt
A few weeks ago I was sent over the brief from one of the articles I illustrate regularly. At the time I had been playing/experimenting with ink brushes and such and so wanted to try to incorporate those new found techniques into the spot I was working on. I’m not sure how successful the image or the techniques are but there are elements that I enjoy.
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Happy Valumtimes!
This is the card I designed especially for my Girlfriend, Abi!
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Toasted
Look at what I just received in the post! It’s my Toasted greetings card from Urban Graphic. I’m not sure when they hit the shops but it should be soon - They will be on sale at the Tate, V&A, Design Museum, Magma, Paper chase, amongst other independent sellers…Very exciting having my work in any of those places, Never mind all of them. p
Please go out and buy one so they...
