Robots and the Start of a New Year

Hey Everyone

Hope you all had a great holiday season. Mine was really fun but was also very busy. I must say that it is nice to get back to some drawing. I've been working on a new illustration for Feathertale that I'll show you more for once it going to print (here's a hint, its the next cover).

In the mean time, Here are some doodles I did on the train over the holidays. I might do some more with this, maybe in time for my table at the ComiCon.

Cheers
-Gavin

Season's Greetings From Gavin McCarthy and Artbygavin.com

Hey Internet, Happy Holidays!

Just wanted to wish you and yours a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
Cheers
-Gavin

Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes

Good Evening Internet

So I have finished my contribution to the Post No Bills rock poster show. I present to you Figrin D'an and the Model Nodes!

However, before I show you the final I would like to show you some of my process. I started with a character study as you may have seen in m previous post. I will forgo putting it up a second time as you can just scroll to see it again.

The first major thing after my character studies and research (I used Wookipedia extensively) is the rough layout. This gives me a good start point for the composition and lets me see what is working and what isn't.


After that I pencil out the final on some good paper and start inking. I use Strathmore paper (100lb) with Winsor and Newton black india ink drawn with a Hunt's 512 nib and a NO2 sable brush.


After this I scan the ink drawing (usually in parts given the size of my scanner) and set up my file for colouring. Each digital painting session is different and I usually use whatever methods and brush presets best suit the mood of the image. This piece required the use of textures to give a nice "worn souvenir" look. After that the image is finished and ready for some prepress tweaks and then off to the client/printer.


And that's about it. I am always happy to answer any questions about how I do things. In all honesty most of my recent tricks were learned through blog posts and artists who were nice enough to indulge my "how's you do that?" moments.

Have a nice weekend and don't forget, if you are in Toronto on Sunday November 15th be sure to stop by Leslie Jones, 1182 Queen Street East, for an evening of art for sale with live performances by Jerry Leger and the Situation, Wade Benson, and Mr Rodger.

Hope to see you there
Cheers
-Gavin

Figrin Dan Sketch

Hey Internets

I did a sketch of one of my favorite Star Wars characters. I am playing with a Colour version that I will post later this week. This is for a secret project so Shhh... (this will just be between us)Cheers
-Gavin

Space Rangers and The Red Ring of Death

Hey all

So I have been working on some new illustrations, couple posters and some side projects. Also, my Xbox died last week (RROD for those in the know) so I have been getting some extra drawing time and bonus walks for the dog. I have a few meeting this week and I will let you know how they go, might be some interesting work coming up.

Here is a sketch that I might make into a full painting.
Cheers
-Gavin

Site Update, New Illustrations and Desktop Wallpaper

Hey Gang
Site update, link below.

Enjoy!
-Gavin

Show Finished... Need sleep.

Hello all

So the Speakeasy's Illustration show was awesome. Thanks to everyone who came out, it was great to meet so many people while surrounded by such a great selection of work. Here are some photos of my display for those or you who missed it.




As for the main attraction, here is a sample of the poster (it will be going on the site this week).

I'm off for some much needed r&r.
Cheers
-Gavin