I’m Sir Murderbrides!

So this guy has been sat inside my computer, loitering about, swearing, muttering, plotting. But now he’s out! Bellowing his rage! Look at him! … “Woah” someone shouted! Back up! Give this guy some room!

His nameth is Sir Murderbrides (thank you Simon for coming up with the name – by the way, buy Simon’s new game, it’s awesome!) and he’s a fiery fellow. Trained in 32 forms of armed combat and 1 form of unarmed combat (bar-brawl style) he’s a force to be reckoned with. Legend has it he once took an arrow to the knee, but the arrow came off worse.

I cajoled the dark knight to ride with me on my merry adventure in aid of Dudebox’s ”Design a Fiend” competition.

Go check it out!

E

Flaming skulls… OF DOOM!

Thought I’d best delve back into a certain OLD OLD OLD game (*cough cough* Davey Jones) that went on the back-burner while I sorted my life out. Life still not sorted, so I’ll put that on the back-burner for a while and let Davey have my full attention. See below for the original straight outta Compton/my sketchbook.

Hope you like them!

E

Quick Run Cycle Test

Fancied a trip down memory lane. I used to be able to animate quite well. I’m hoping I’ve still got the magic. If you tilt your head a bit and squeeze your eyes… then yeah! The magic is still well and truly there! Huzzah!

Ewan x

N.B. to loop the video, right click on the play button and click “TURN LOOP ON”… then watch him until your eyes bleed.

All at Sea

(click to see larger version)

Recently finished personal piece. My next illustration will no doubt feature a character with monstrous arms and a bemused grin.

Boats and Hoes!

Ewan x

Dudebox x Pete Fowler and Fiends competition!

Okay guys, we’re fast approaching Christmas. I’m going to make a decision. I am to avert my gaze from the plentiful mince pies currently circulating my near proximity and turn my attention to one last creative battle. The last of it’s kind for 2011. It will no doubt be a bloody and gory affair.

Found out about this comp a couple of days ago and after a day of putting it off, I’m taking the gloves off and getting elbow deep involved.

If you fancy joining the rumble you can check out the Dudebox competition page for more details. Innit.

Be quick to draw you sword, for we only have until the 31st, and the light of 2011 is dimming, promising a glory filled 2012!

Ewan x

P.S. I’ll be posting my rough designs in the New Year. I also just finished reading Harlequin by the awesome Bernard Cornwell. What a book!

CA Inspiration – 17 November

Awesome! I got featured on todays Computer Arts Inspiration list alongside some powerful beings including Pete Fowler, Digimental, my personal favorite and internet hombre Owen Davey and whole bunch of others!

Click here to check it out (I’m not lying).

Ewan x

 

Magic Baby Books Cat

Exciting news everyone… I’m working on a childrens Android application with some super wonderful human beings. Hoping for a December launch – can’t wait to show more!

Be sure to follow the official Magic Baby Books facebook page.

Ewan x

“Dude?! What’s with the knife?!”

I won’t bore you with the details, but I decided to try the new Perspective Grid Tool in Illustrator.

Ewan

Edit: Guess what computer I used to make THIS! Thanks Steve

The Tundra

Hi guys! How the hell are you? Wow! You look great… have you been working out?

Anyway, to the business as hand – I’ve been quite preoccupied recently looking after my new wife and our most awesome child. They’re both legends in their own right… but enough about them! I’ve also been out Freelancing with the best of them (you know… “them”) – turning heads with my cool, calm, collected self in Central London’s design agencies… but enough about them too!

In the past, I have got sooo frustrated about turning my sketches into finished illustrations (I think I’ve mentioned it a number of times on this blog). It’s something I point out to myself whenever I open my sketch book and proclaim… “WOAH! Dude! That character! He’s awesome! He’s a castle right?! With arms! Sick! And that guy! He’s got a huge brow! Bigger than his mouth! Nyam-nyam-nyam-nyam! … but wait… it’s just a grubby, smeared, coffee stained sketch. Where the hell is the finished piece?”

Well, I’ve been having a little play in Illustrator and Photoshop and BEHOLD I think I may of stumbled upon a style that I’m almost happy with (I say almost… I’m never 100% happy with my illustrations… ever – which is a good thing).

I’ve also posted the original sketch below to wet the internets insatiable appetite for unnecessary information.

Coming soon: I’ll be figuring out if this is a good style to tout to the masses, refining the process and posting up a tutorial for the process for all to see.

Please do check back soon as I’ll be putting up a second (already completed – but I’m a big tease) illustration up here.

 

Love ya,

Ewan x

The Wonderful World of Freelance!

Hi guys!

So, I’ve been a very busy little bee recently. Unfortunately, this has meant I’ve neglected my creative duties & focused on the more laborious “life-min” required to lead a normal everyday life. This has been going on for quite some time and my lists kept on getting longer and longer, my aspirations to do the things that I love (illustration, animation, games etc) got bigger and bigger. Something had to give.

I am now a fully fledged Digital Freelancer! Not only do I now get to work on a wide array of platforms and media, I’ll be spending a great deal of time animating, designing and tinkering at home with my new wife and our little boy.

To say that I am a happy little boy is an understatement.

I feel powerful. WATCH. THIS. SPACE.

Ewan x