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!