George from Think got in touch with a cover assignment for STEP Magazine, based on a piece about digital assets, security and the cloud. This was quite a straightforward job because in this instance the client already had a concept they liked - a cloud of data, being held down by a group of people, including a padlock to emphasise security. I worked on some pencil variations and then sent in the best one for approval.
Corporate Counsel magazine got in touch requesting a cover image that addresses the need for greater security in the online world. Cyber attacks by hackers are increasing in the U.S. but now there are new efforts are underway to implement data privacy and cybersecurity legislation - new methods employed to prevent hacking. The editors were keen to use a super-hero type theme which I sketched up and submitted a second idea too, a mouse-trap and keyboard combination designed to entrap the would-be hacker.
Kevin at Deloitte Services LP got in touch with a request for a cover image depicting a kind of digital spiderweb. Reflecting a story about how manufacturing companies are looking to utilise digital supply networks.
As there was a concept of sorts already in place it was then a question of how best to realise the image. The sketch (below) was approved but there was a subsequent request for a tighter draft and indication of colour before final approval. Usually colour evolves during the process of working up an illustration and often is not resolved until the very end. For that reason I rarely commit to colour roughs. In this case though, for what is a very graphic image, I knew upfront how the colours would pan out so I was able to provide a very accurate impression.
This image was for AOPA magazine (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). Entitled 'Find Your Voice', this was an article about learning to cope with the vagaries of air traffic control.
Kevin from D Magazine recently got in touch requesting an illustration to go with an article about 'deep brain stimulation'. This is a neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device which sends electrical impulses to specific targets in the brain for the treatment of movement and neuropsychiatric disorders.
