Recent Work, Illustration Process, Miami Cops Misuse Tasers, With Deadly Results

Recent illustration for The Miami New Times!  The work is based on an article by Michael E. Miller  about the rise in (sometimes fatal) taser use by the police department. Great article and topical, considering the recent news about excessive police force. Definitely worth a read.

Art Directed by Miche Ratto at the MNT.  

The images below show the whole development from sketch to final.

Thanks for looking.

Sketch

Ink

Final

Sketch

Ink

Final

Sketch

Inks

Final

PIKE PLACE MARKET MAP

Here is a recent illustration of Pike Place Market for Visit Seattle with the excellent art direction by Joe Paul (Visit Seattle).  These map Illo's are challenging. Below  is my process from sketch to final.  I fall into the trap of trying to be accurate to the actual layout of the buildings and streets and it makes me stiffen up. I should of added more stuff to it make it filled with more activity.  At least try it and see if it works.  The informational aspect makes me more conservative.

But all things considered it's alright.  

Thanks for looking!

SKETCH

INK

FINAL