Alex Crump - Illustrator
I had a portfolio consultation with @Figtaylor for the Association of Illustrators @theaoi on Monday which I found inspiring. The feedback I got was incredibly helpful and constructive, it’s given me a clear focus on the path I want to follow and a few ideas on how to improve my portfolio – I’ve already started work on refining and streamlining my website.
I’m looking forward to sharing some of the work in progress soon…
#illustrator #theAOI #portfolio #art #creativity
Following on from our first book, Niki Naki Noo, Book 2 is in process….and it’s
’Niki Naki Noo Goes to School’
Richard and I will launch a Kickstarter campaign shortly, the book is already written and edited…
If you’d like to support the illustration and publishing process (and receive exclusive rewards in the process), the link below will take you to the Kickstarter site and you can select to be notified of the official launch in a few days time.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/955424415/niki-naki-noo-goes-to-school
#illustration #childrensbooks #kickstarter #crowdfunding #nationalyearofreading #independentpublishers
It seemed appropriate top share this with the weather as it is today. I’ve been working on this project (with the author David Atkins) since the warmer days of Autumn. It’s been interesting to look back at some of the initial ideas and designs for the story. For this project I’ve worked really closely with the client and we have had several ‘Zoom meetings’ where I’ve been able to screen share to make some real time edits and alterations. Communication with clients is a key part of what I do and in all projects there are regular meet-ups (virtual or ‘real’) to share and celebrate the progress of the project to bounce ideas off of each other. The increased availability of video conferencing has been really useful when working with clients – I’ve been able to work on projects based in the USA, India, Dubai, Ormskirk and mainland Europe to mention just a few!
For two projects I’ve been commissioned for at the moment I’ve drawn a couple of different buildings/sites, it’s amazing to see the delicate, intricate details on the buildings close up when creating the images. Both these places play major roles in the work that has been written.
