I’m sure most readers of zero2illo will already know all about the excellent Illustration Friday, but just in case…Illustration Friday is the creation of super talented Illustrator Penelope Dullaghan and offers up illustration challenges each week (on a Friday!) in the form of a word on which participants base an illustration and upload it to the site.
Taking part in Illustration Friday is not only a great way to practice working on live projects with a real deadline, but it’s also a safe place to experiment and try out new styles and mediums without the pressure of an Art Director breathing down your neck.
You also never know who’s looking at the work submitted to Illustration Friday either!
This weeks topic is ‘Double’ and here’s my contribution…’One For Sorrow, Two For Joy’
Medium: Traditional cut paper collage
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The birds are spectacular! I like the title too. It inspires me to try something on the same theme.
Really outstanding job! I love it.
really beautiful collage! I love the way the black feathers seem iridescent.
I love participating in IF. It’s such a great exercise, not only because you produce something new on a regular basis, but also you see what other creative people are doing.
I submitted a tiny illustration every week for almost two years in a row and after that now and then… and even if I didn’t spend many time on each one, you can tell the difference between the first ones and the last ones. I’ve seen amateur illustrators grow into terrific professionals that I deeply admire today. This is definitely a good way to go.
I like you collage a lot, BTW. Great textures and color scheme!
Anything with a magpie or a raven gets my full attention!
very nice.
These magpies are beautiful – a great double act! Super illustration style!
Fantastic work
Such a poetic work piece..I’m amazed that’s collage of papers. Different patterns and textures of papers join altogether and make it so strong.! Reminds me of those some traditional art of Korea as well, perhaps because of the papers.
Just Beautiful, Jonathan! I love birds, and crows, magpies and ravens are my favorites! I have been too sporadic with IF but it is a wonderful challenge.
You have captured that beautiful blue shimmer of the Magpie’s feathers so well.
Really nice collage
Love this piece! I’m partial to birds~ what size is it? Great to see such wonderful collage work!
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I like it very much. It has a lyrical quality.
Gorgeous work Jonathan. I love the delicate feather work and the striations in the grass and sky. Beautiful!
Thank you everyone for such lovely comments – they really do mean a lot.
@Rev.v.AME – Wow, participating in IF for nearly 2 years every week! That is a huge accomplishment and I can imagine looking back at each piece it was a great diary of your progression as an illustrator.
@Robin – Thanks Robin – great to connect with another collage artist (your work is FANTASTIC btw) – the magpie collage is about 150x200mm. I only work in trad collage and have lots more work on my website if you’d like to take a look – I’d love you’re feedback as you’re very accomplished in the media http://www.jonathanwoodwardstudio.com
@Weylon – Thanks Weylon – how’s that beautiful baby girl of yours doing? Melting your heart every day I’d imagine