Frustration, oh the frustration in airbrushing a goalie mask. I painted my first goalie mask 2 years ago and I’ve painted a few more since then but let me tell you, it is a tedious process. I enjoy it, but I don’t promote it. It’s more of a hobby for me. I really just enjoy doing it for friends and my own goalie mask.
There is just too much effort that goes into making a good looking helmet that won’t be destroyed with one slap shot. Constant sanding to make sure every inch can grip the paint, mixing and layering your colours. Add the challenge of painting on a 3d object with a wavy shape and then hoping you don’t muck it up at any point and you’re done.
This helmet was for a friend that I met playing local pickup hockey. He asked for a mayan statue on both sides and some space on the chin for a future team logo. I drew up the sketch as a guide after I prepped the helmet for work. I don’t normally go into that much detail on a sketch, but I was waiting to receive his helmet and had time to draw. It’s always a great idea to map out where you’re going before you start a project, you’ll save so much time and hassle that way. I was a massive culprit of designing on the fly when I was student in college.
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I first came across Jeremy’s work about 6 months ago and fell in love with it. His technique is incredible but the concept behind the work speaks louder that his brush. When I look at these cosmonauts, I see someone who took a chance.
Home had nothing for you. You took a chance hoping to find a new world, where you make sense and belong. Now millions of miles away from home, you question: Will I survive in this new world? My resources are limited, how long can I survive out here alone? Anyone trying to make their mark in the creative world can relate to the feeling of isolation and being lost in a strange new world. Floating up and down, unsure whether you’ll find salvation or be swallowed up by the dust. Glued to your screen, struggling for air and hoping for that big opportunity to get off your rock and be with the stars.
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I came across Peter’s work when I was creating yesterday’s Blue Note cover art post. He credited his inspiration for the Transfer Anthology poster to the Blue Note collection. I love his approach combining the clean structure and dirty depth. It’s also fun to see a relationship between band and designer grow with each project.
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I came across this beautiful collection of cover artwork while I was surfing the flickr coffers for inspiration and something to share with you guys. The vintage colour palette caught my eye but the type work and sharp grids lit my brain like a Christmas tree. I wish I had these albums on my walls. I am really craving a poster project now. What do you guys think?
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