Below is a selection of my illustration work, I enjoy mixed media illustration. I like to always start on paper before taking my work into the digital world, whether that’s Photoshop or Procreate. I love to experiment with new materials, tools and techniques. I am constantly learning and always trying to perfect my style.
Pet Portraits
Pet portraits started out as a little illustration project to keep me busy during Covid.
I’ve Illustrated a tonne of different pets from parrots to dogs, and got a lot of commissions. I really enjoy creating little decorative elements and choosing colours that speak to the animals energy and personality. The black and white dog is the latest I’ve done, and the sausage dog was one of my first. All created in Procreate. You can see most of them on my Instagram linked below.
Hopfully Brewing Beer Can Design Challenge
Hopfully beer launched an open brief submission for a new design for one of their beer cans. I struggled a bit with such an open brief, and not knowing the type of beer it was for - but I ended up submitting two designs and had a bit of fun with it.
Creatives Against Covid19 Poster ‘Pints Soon’
This was my poster submission for Creatives against Covid19. The posters were created to help raise vital funds for two Irish charities, Women’s Aid and the ISPCC. Prints are available to buy here. The posters were on display at the Guinness Storehouse Dublin. My poster was selected to feature as a large scale poster on the teh entrance up to the exhibition.
Twin Peaks Illustrations
After binge-watching Twin Peaks, I created a series of illustrations inspired by the show. I turned one into a little animated video aswell. You can view it here.
Favourite Places
These are a selection of mixed-media illustrations created for family and friends. They are new homes, favourite pubs and well-known spots from TV shows. Created with Gouche, Pencils and finished in Procreate.
H! by Henry holland Jumper illustrations
These are two illustrations that I was commissioned to do for Debenham's for their H! by Henry Holland collection a few years ago. I was delighted to get the chance to illustrate for such a well known designer and brand. I illustrated a Cat and a Panda in black & white patterns for them to use in their clothing line. The illustrations are based on a style that I did for a previous project for a poster. Jumpers were available to purchase through Debenhams..
Panda in Shanghai - Hope’s adventures
This is a children’s picture book I created after a trip to Shanghai. It is a children’s travel book, where ‘Hope’ a curious panda with a passion for travel discovers all the cultural wonders of the city. All of the illustrations were created with paper 100% torn by hand or using an xacto blade.
Check out my Instagram for more > @illustrations_by_ash