Whodunnit? Illustration Friday - Launch

This weeks word kind of was one that I stumbled upon. I stepped straight into it.

I called in the armed forces. They flew in just like flies would to assist me in finding the culprit.

We decided to launch an investigation.

Will keep you posted if we find the crim. Such a dirty habit, who poos just any where?

I just have been having a blast with the plasticine, currently my favourite medium, come back again soon for some more things, Starring an aloe plant called Dop (which means Alcoholic drink where I am from). Do let me know if you like what you see and want to hire a pencil like me! 

Plasticine acquired!

So, when people grow up, they ultimately are concerned with "matters of consequence". But for a creative person like myself, the need to have and explore with toys is great. It is these toys that allow us to ply and mould our ideas and grow as we explore. I found that the minute I stopped playing was the minute my soul died.

So I have just gone out and bought some plasticine! Haven't played with it in ages! All the shops are selling playdough and I feel that plasticine is just starting to fall out of favour. Took me 4 shops to actually find some

Plasticine

I will be going to the shops this weekend and buying some plasticine. This will come in handy when I want to create a character or thing to illustrate, I can then take pictures from what ever angle I like and then use the pictures to create a digital version.

Yay!

Here is a cute video made with characters in plasticine.

IF - Swept

A very late response to this weeks word, as it is early Friday morning in the US and all the people who run this are probably asleep.

Anyways, I have been thinking about this for some time (well the week) and finally got to doing it. This illustration is unorthodox in terms of the canvas and tools, but I had fun doing it and it was a new experience.

My canvas was the drive way, my tools were a bucket of water and a outdoor broom, and the picture was swept into the concrete using water. The image is a girl crying. Because of course, there is the word Wept in Swept! Following another earthquake, the thought of using a broom/shovel to clean the liquefaction from a driveway can invoke tears and frustration. So this is a tribute to the people in East Christchurch, who have to do it all again. Kia Kaha, Christchurch. How does San Fran cope with moving faults.

Here is how I did it!
Please note that all images are copyrighted 2011 Niki Maritz

SWEPT - SHE WEPT AND SHE WEPT!

New look and feel!

Hi Guys and girls,

I have given my blog a facelift. Initially I started up a new website, which can be found at www.inkjourney.com, that is still active and alive, but I just feel I can't let me fans down here.

I hope you like the new look. It is certainly something I can identify with.

I love ink but lately all my work has been digital.

Christchurch, where I live, has had another big earthquake and the entire east is dealing with the aftermath. So that means for me, time to draw to keep sane.

Enjoy the new look!

New pictures coming soon.