Nobody's Victim Exhibition

I have six small paintings in a new exhibition that opens this Thursday evening in Dublin and runs until Sunday. There promises to be a great selection of artwork on show so check it out if you're in the neighbourhood. For more info contact nobo.dublin@gmail.com

ICADS

I was delighted to be involved in a nominated project that won Silver at the ICAD awards last Thursday night. Well done to Peter Snoddeen and Roisin Keown in DDFH&B for: Art Direction (Campaign) DDFH&B Chair, Cup, Sausage and Rasher silver.

Click here to see the full campaign I worked on with Pete that won the silver.

Pablo Picante!

Well Pablo Picante has been open now for about 6 weeks and even though it's a 5 minute bike ride from my studio I only made it down for the first time on Thursday. The place looks fantastic so congratulations to Colm!

And more importantly the food is staggeringly delicious. The burritos are big fat juicy delights just like the sort you'd get in San Francisco. I tried the Beef Barbacoa and plan on going though the rest of the menu in the coming weeks. I highly recommend a visit!

I worked on the logo and the character design for Pablo towards the end of last year. Here's a few photos of the restaurant and some other nits and bobs.

Drawers!

The man behind the Drawers exhibition (Steve Doogan) which was held last Friday in South Studios has just posted pictures (taken by Rich Gilligan) of all 26 on Flickr and Society6. All I can say is WOW. Check them out when you get a chance.

That's mine up there. All the illustrators spent the day in the studio creating their piece for the show which was on later that night.

Pecha Kucha

I was honoured to be asked to be a presenter at this months Pecha Kucha in the Sugar Club this Thursday. If you're in Dublin that evening drop in as these nights are always fantastic and informative. More details here.

11890 Ninja

Looking for a Ninja in a hurry? Try 11890.

I recently completed this really fun Ninja character poster with Mark Shanley in DDFHB  for 11890. It can be seen in press ads in papers and magzines.

I wonder if it is actually possible to find a Ninja in Ireland?

Drawers

This Friday I'll be drawing all over a wooden chest of drawers along side a big bunch of some of Ireland's best creatives. Really looking forward to it!
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Drawers is a co-production between the IGI and the people at South Studios – a small visual arts business complex based in Dublin. The show features 14 IGI members and the rest are designers, photographers, architects and a fashion stylist next 26th March.
More info in www.illustratorsireland.com

Giddy Studios Computer Illustration Course

New illustration course in April! Details below.
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Giddy Studios are proud to announce their third computer illustration evening course with guest illustrator Chris Judge as lecturer. The course will run for four weeks during the month of April 2010.

 Chris Judge is one of Ireland's leading professional illustrators and will be your dedicated lecturer during the full course. The course takes place in Rathfarnham in the relaxed atmosphere of the very comfortable Giddy Studios, with lots of tea, coffee, Tunnock's Tea Cakes and general chat about the world of illustration.

 This course will be suitable for creative artists, college leavers and people with a good knowledge of creative software like Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash as well as traditional drawing skills.

 Each week students will be set a new project with a written brief covering editorial, advertising, web and self promotion illustration. Each brief will be discussed as to the best approach and method from initial hand drawn sketches, scanning, illustrating and colouring digitally through to final high resolution illustration. There will be regular feedback throughout the course and students will be encouraged to talk about their work.

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 The course also covers:

 * illustration as art

* the commercial and business side of illustration and

* the pros and cons of a career in illustration.

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 * Students are required to bring a Laptop with relevant software installed.

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 For more information about Chris Judge please visit his website www.chrisjudge.com

 To enroll or for more information please see details below:

 Fee: €250 for 4 weeks.

 NOTE: Classes will be limited so early booking is advised.

 Dates: Wednesdays: April: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th 2010, 7pm - 9pm

 Venue: Giddy Studios, unit number four, first floor, Grange Road Retail Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Please see map for directions

P: 00 353 1 4240440

M: 00 353 87 9879515

W: giddystudios.com

E: giddy@giddystudios.com

Tiny Little Horse Exhibition

If you're in Dublin on Thursday do drop in to see an exciting new exhibition I am part of with the other two boyos in Tiny Little Horse. Details are:

Tiny Little Horse presents an exhibition and indeed a celebration of their poster work for CSS, Morrissey, Flight Of The Conchords, Battles and many more...also featuring original artwork and live screen printing.

Tiny Little Horse features the work of BRENB, Gav Beattie and Chris Judge.

From 7PM, Thursday March 11th at The Shaw Space, The Bernard Shaw, Richmond Road.

www.tinylittlehorse.com
www.bernardshaw.com

ITSA... 10th Birthday.

I recently completed a fun 9 panel comic strip for ITSA... (formerly Itsa Bagel) for their 10th anniversary which depicts key moments in their history and can be found on the walls of their shops. Happy Birthday ITSA!

MINI Hates Waste!

I recently completed a really fun campaign for MINI with Sally O'Sullivan McConnells Integrated. The brief was to bring the text to life, drawing it by hand as well as design two simple but colourful characters, a Wolf and an Ogre which was a great challenge as I am usually tempted to do something a little more complicated.

They have just started popping up around town on billboards as well as in press ads. Must try and get some photos of them in action.

2010 Calendar

Can't believe I for got to post this earlier than now. My 2010 Calendar is now for sale on Etsy.

Valentines day

If you're looking for something nice to do on Valentines day rather than sit in a packed restaurant, our good friends in Giddy Studios where I have been teaching the illustration course are hosting a lovely evening of evening of painting, pottery & drinking beer or bubbles.

Click here for more details.

Denny Part Deux

Three more lovely adverts for Denny that I worked on with Pete Snodden in DDFH&B. I really enjoyed working on these as I got to play around with hand-drawn text which is something I'm really getting into at the moment. They are each out in the press at the moment.

Click images to enlarge.

Spring Illustration Course in Giddy

I'm very, VERY excited to announce the second illustration course that I have been invited to lecture at in Giddy Studios.

After the great success of the last course and all the great work produced, Giddy Studios are opening their doors again to another intensive four weeks of illustration madness.

If the last course and the work that was produced is anything to go by then I cannot wait to meet our future students. It was an honour to be involved with such a talented bunch.

The course is great way to meet like-minded people and walk away with several bodies of new work.

Details for this seasons are as follows.

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Giddy Studios are proud to announce two brand new illustration evening courses with guest illustrator Chris Judge as lecturer. The courses will run for four weeks during the months of February / March 2010.

Chris Judge is one of Ireland's leading professional illustrators and will be your dedicated lecturer during the full course. The course takes place in Rathfarnham in the relaxed atmosphere of the very comfortable Giddy Studios, with lots of tea, coffee, Tunnock's Tea Cakes and general chat about the world of illustration.

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Course One: Beginner's Course in Illustration

Dates: Tuesday Feb: 9th, 16th, 23rd & March 2nd 2010

The beginner's course will be a suitable introduction to the world of illustration for anyone interested in furthering their drawing skills and exploring illustration. It is designed both for those who wish to pursue a career in illustration and those who wish simply to practise and develop illustration for art's sake.

The course will cover:

• an introduction to contemporary illustration
•a look at the various areas in illustration:
• editorial
• picture book,
• commercial
• self promotional work

Various skills, including concepts, ideas, pencilling, line work and colour will be covered in detail.

Students will be encouraged to keep a notebook throughout and will be assigned various projects to work on in between classes. This aspect will form an important part of the overall course.

Each week students will work on a new group project to loosen up their drawing skills.

Feedback: Throughout the course students will be encouraged to discuss their work in a group setting. The critique process has been found to be an excellent format for monitoring progress and promoting confidence in the student.

The class mentor, Chris Judge, will actively seek comments during the course on the content of the sessions with a view to making the course as effective and interesting as possible.

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Course Two: Intermediate Course in Illustration

Dates: Wednesday 10th, 17th, 24th & March 3rd 2010

The intermediate course will be suitable for creative artists, college leavers and people with a good knowledge of creative software and drawing skills.

The course will cover:

• an introduction to contemporary illustration
• a look at the various areas in illustration:
• editorial
• picture book
• commercial
• self promotional work

One of the modules of the course will focus on

* Illustration as art
* the commercial and business side of illustration and
* the pros and cons of a career in illustration.

Various skills, including concepts, ideas, pencilling, line work and colour will be discussed in detail.

Students will be assigned various projects which will be critiqued during the four weeks of the course. This will form an important part of the overall course. Students will be encouraged to keep a notebook throughout.

Each week students will work on a new group project to loosen up their drawing skills.

Students will be encouraged to participate actively in group discussions throughout the course.

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For more information about Chris Judge please visit his website www.chrisjudge.com

To enroll or for more information please see details below:

Fee: €250 for 4 weeks.

NOTE: Classes will be limited so early booking is advised.

Course One: Beginner
Dates: Tuesday Feb: 9th, 16th, 23rd & March 2nd 2010, 7pm - 9pm

Course Two: Intermediate
Dates: Wednesday 10th, 17th, 24th & March 3rd 2010, 7pm - 9pm

Venue: Giddy Studios, unit number four, first floor, Grange Road retail park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Please map for directions

P: 00 353 1 4240440
M: 00 353 87 9879515
W: giddystudios.com
E: giddy@giddystudios.com