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Alain Rolland Cut Out And Wear Mask!

2011-10-17T10:43:00.000+01:00

This is for anyone with an interest (or at least did have) in the Rugby World Cup 2011. Print it, cut it out, slap it on your face and do your best to spoil everyone's day/week/year/life! Guaranteed to upset at least 3 million people!

Rugby World Cup 2011 - Semi Final Weekend!

2011-10-14T09:34:00.000+01:00

It's almost here! The semi final's of the Rugby World Cup 2011. Wales are in the semi finals for the first time since 1987. They are up against France who have had a bit of a mixed competition, with a couple of losses but also a few wins. Wales will have their work cut out to beat the French as they are a team never to be written off. It all depends what French team turn up, although I am confident of a Welsh victory as Wales are playing so well that it's surely their game to lose!

New Zealand vs Australia is a bit of a guess at this stage of the competition. NZ have been consistently number one in the World for a reason, but the Aussies are always a danger. Local derby's don't come much bigger than this!

To celebrate the wonderful weekend of rugby I've added a few illustrations from my iStock portfolio below. Enjoy and feel free to let me know what you think.

Wales vs France - Saturday 15th October

New Zealand vs Australia - Sunday 16th October

PS...Come on Wales!

Rugby World Cup 2011 - Wales are on FIRE!

2011-10-10T17:03:00.003+01:00

I may be biased but that doesn't mean I'm wrong! Wales are the best team in this competition and time will tell whether they can go all the way and deservedly win the World Cup! I will be watching this Saturday's semi final against France with a mixture of excitement and expectation. I truly believe we can do it! Come on Wales...!

PS This image is available for purchase on my iStock portfolio.

Rugby World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals!

2011-10-04T15:38:00.000+01:00

The quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup 2011 are almost upon us! The competition in New Zealand has been fantastic so far, and there are several teams in real contention for the title. I have several rugby themed illustrations in my iStock portfolio that can be purchased for reasonably small amounts of money. I will post a few select rugby related images over the next few weeks for all you fans of the rough and tough egg chasing sport called rugby!

Here's the line up for the quarter finals...(come on Wales!!!)

Ireland vs Wales - Saturday October 08th

England vs France - Saturday October 08th

South Africa vs Australia - Sunday October 09th

New Zealand vs Argentina - Sunday October 09th

As usual let me know what you think and I hope you enjoy the rest of the competition!

Rambutan - St Pancras Hotel 'Thank You' Card

2011-09-20T15:07:00.000+01:00

I've recently been working with a great company based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The company is called Rambutan, and we have just finished a project together designing a 'Thank You' greetings card for a client of theirs.

I created the image on the front of the card, which depicts the St Pancras Hotel in that there London town. If you've ever seen the place then you will know that the building is a real beauty! Very cool place and a piece of architectural brilliance. One thing it's not is simple, yet the style needed to be quite simplistic (fairly different to how I normally work).

The images below show the vector design as I created it in Illustrator, and also a photo showing the card after it has been printed.

As usual I would love to hear your comments. Cheers!

Chiropractor Graph Design

2011-09-16T17:01:00.000+01:00

Just created a graph for Matt Sutton (www.suttonchiro.co.uk). Matt is a fantastic chiropractor, and he has come up with this idea of a graph as a visual aid for his patients. The image is designed to explain the process of treatment a patient can expect when using a chiropractor. It would actually work for most practitioners in a similar field of patient care I imagine.

Hopefully it's quite self explanatory, but does make perfect sense if you've ever had any treatment from a chiropractor or similar health professional. Would be interested to know what you think, so let me know by leaving a comment!

Promoting the new HR and Training division for Vanilla Recruitment

2011-09-14T15:48:00.000+01:00

Just had these postcard sized designs printed on behalf of Vanilla Recruitment, based in Market Harborough. They were needed to promote their new HR and Training division, and designed to look like a note on a pin board (I hope that's obvious!)

Warning Zone - New Frog characters created!

2011-09-13T12:08:00.000+01:00

I have recently created a couple of new frog character designs on behalf of Warning Zone who are based on Frog Island in Leicester. A detective type frog was needed and also a version of the original frog (see this post for details) for use on a Christmas invitation.

I created a couple of sketches for the detective and then several slight variations during the vector stage of artwork. The frog above is the final version and the images below show the sketches and the vector varieties.

Below is the final version of the frog in a Christmas scene looking festive and jolly!

Let me know what you think and please feel free to get in touch if you would like to discuss any artwork you may need creating. Call me on 01858 462779 or email me at nathan@antcreations.co.uk

Calling all Market Harborough and LE16 Creatives! Do you feel the need to network?

2011-09-13T09:39:00.002+01:00

I'm currently looking into the possibility of starting some sort of networking group for creatives specifically from the Market Harborough and LE16 areas. Maybe getting together on perhaps a monthly basis but mainly communicating via groups on perhaps Facebook or LinkedIn (?)

I'm trying to find whether there is enough interest from people who consider their job, business or professional ambition to be referred to as creative. I'm thinking designers, illustrators, artists, writers etc. but I am really quite open to what others consider creative. All I am asking is that people have a professional viewpoint when considering their own creative skills. I'm not interested in coffee and biscuits and talking about art, but a professional group of individuals who want to help and inspire one another to be more successful in their chosen creative fields.

If anyone would like to discuss the possibility further. then please visit my Facebook page and join the discussion. I would be very interested to know anyone's thoughts.

The Happy Face of Ant Creations Facebook Page

2011-09-12T14:09:00.000+01:00

If you haven't yet visited the Ant Creations Facebook page then here's your chance! You can visit my FB page at http://www.facebook.com/AntCreations.co.uk. You will be warmly welcomed by the happy green frog pictured above, and while your there it would be absolutely fab if you 'liked' the page too! Cheers and enjoy!

Langton Brewery 'Scarecrow' Beer Label for Lubenham Scarecrow Weekend

2011-09-12T11:33:00.000+01:00

The Lubenham Scarecrow Festival was held over the weekend and this year a little bit of my artwork was on display!This is the latest design for a pump clip and beer label for a regular client of mine the Langton Brewery.The beer is called 'Scarecrow' and was created especially for the event.Here is the design that appears on the bottles and also the pump clip which is clipped to the pump on the bar advertising the beer...

If you were there then I hope you had a great time and sampled the fine ale! Cheers!

Vanilla Magazine Online Now!

2011-08-24T11:34:00.000+01:00

Here are some online magazines I create on a quarterly basis for Vanilla Recruitment. The latest edition above is the Summer 2011 issue and the one below is the Spring 2011 issue.

If you have five minutes spare take a look, have a read and let me know what you think.

A little emailer I created for Vanilla Recruitment

2011-08-17T12:00:00.001+01:00

A simple little mailer created for Vanilla Recruitment to promote a recent press release. You can visit the page that shows the full mailer by clicking here.

The mailer was sent through Mail Chimp which I have only recently started using. Great site and system in case anybody is looking for a way to send emailed info, newsletters etc.

Warning Zone - Frog gets the 'Graffiti' treatment

2011-08-01T11:37:00.002+01:00

The frog I designed for Warning Zone earlier in the year (see here) has been given the 'graffiti' treatment. The company who actually sprayed the artwork on the wall are called Urban Canvas and they've done a great job! (Their site link www.urbancanvas.co.uk)

He now appears proudly outside their building at 30 Frog Island in Leicester. Check it out if you're driving by or check out Warning Zone's website at www.warningzone.org.uk

New Logo for National Link Couriers

2011-07-26T13:47:00.000+01:00

I have recently been working with National Link Couriers to help re-brand their business. They are a same day courier service operating in the Northamptonshire area. They have been in business for over twenty years and have decided that their logo and branding needed an overhaul. This is the final result...

The red and black colour scheme has been carried over from the initial logo and general company branding to add some continuity to the changes. The logo needed to convey a feeling of friendliness but also the simple message that your parcels will be delivered quickly.

We tried various solutions before settling on the cartoon type man. I have designed him to be usable as a stand alone icon, so here he is without the text...

Feel free to let me know what you think. If you need any more information please get in touch on 01858 462 779 or email nathan@antcreations.co.uk

Several Simple Slideshow Illustrations

2011-07-19T13:18:00.000+01:00

Here are a few of the illustrations I recently created for RS Components.
The cartoons were to appear on a company Powerpoint presentation and therefore needed to be simple and convey the relevant message quickly.
There were 12 in total, but the others were quite personal in their content so I have only added these four.

Feel free to comment and let me know what you think or get in touch via email at nathan@antcreations.co.uk or call 01858 462779

My Great New Vector Themed Tattoo!

2011-06-14T12:23:00.000+01:00

I thought I would share this with the world after I decided to prove my love of all things vector by getting a tattoo!

I've been working with vectors for many, many years now and therefore decided to prove my love for vector artwork by dedicating the inside of my right forearm to this little design I 'knocked up'.

Any vector enthusiasts out there will no doubt recognise the pen tool icon from Adobe Illustrator. To fully personalise the tattoo I added a little 'smiley' face complete with vector style points and beziers to symbolise the last joy filled decade or so of my life.

Feel free to let me know what you think...and yes I do realise this ink will be with me for life. I am obviously a fan of tattoo's and this one is meant to represent a great chapter of my life. That will never change and I am very happy to be reminded of it on a daily basis!

Nelson Skate and BMX Jam Logos, Posters, Flyers and More!

2011-03-17T14:27:00.002Z

I created these logo's, promotional posters and flyers a little while back. It's taken me this long to get them on the blog because to be honest I forgot all about them!
I did however really enjoy creating this artwork. The world of skating and bmxing is full of great images, illustrations and designs! This artwork was created to promote Nelson Skate and BMX Jam which is a day of fun and competition held in Nelson Skate Park in South Wales every year. A logo was required that represented the skate and bmx scene and would be useable year after year that would be changeable whilst keeping it's overall identity.
This is the logo I created for the 2009 competition and also the 2010 event. The different colour schemes and date show how it is adaptable and unique every year.

Warning Zone - Their Frog on my Blog

2011-03-10T13:42:00.001Z

Warning Zone are a company based on Frog Island in Leicester. Due to the great name of their location it was decided to promote the business by using a frog character as a bit of a company mascot. The frog will be used in numerous places but especially on the website and in particular the blog which is aptly named 'The blog on the Frog'. A brand new happy frog character was therefore required to fulfill his promotional duties.
The frog needed to be a typical green frog that can be found anywhere in the UK. He needed to convey a positive persona without being too silly but also not too serious. A fun frog but not necessarily a funny frog. The initial design is of the frog sitting on a rock or a very small island (a frog island)! At a later date the character will also be developed further to incorporate different poses and props. Here is the final full coloured result for the initial frog pose...

Mutt on the Move! Dog on the Door!!

2011-03-04T13:31:00.001Z

It's another Healthy Mutt blog posting! That fab company from Orange County in California who supply all manner of healthy and ethical treats for dogs.
We all know dogs love hanging out of a moving car window and so I designed several variations that were considered as possible window mutts!
This is the mutt as he appears on his truck window advertising the company website and the alternative window woofers!

Happy Rabbit in a Hole

2011-02-28T16:45:00.003Z

This is the latest creation for Rabbit Rooter based in Pennsylvania.
The character has been created to promote the drainage business and will appear in many forms to market the company including truck wraps! I will hopefully get some pics to post at a later date.

Lucky Langton Pump Clip!

2011-02-24T16:30:00.003Z

This is the latest design for a pump clip for a regular client of mine the Langton Brewery.
The beer is called 'Farrier' and is available in many pubs throughout the area.
Here is the design you'll see clipped to the pump on the bar advertising the beer...

Vanilla Magazine - First Edition is Online NOW!!!

2011-02-23T11:38:00.003Z

The very first edition of the Vanilla Magazine is now online!
I create all the design and branding for Vanilla but this is the first time I've created an online magazine. Vanilla Recruitment is a great company based in Market Harborough in Leicestershire, UK.
Below is the first edition of the new quarterly magazine designed to promote the company whilst offering some really useful news, hints, tips and advice from the world of employment, HR and business in general. If you have five minutes to spare have a look through and let me know what you think.

If you would like to subscribe and receive the Vanilla Magazine on a quarterly basis please go to the Vanilla subscribe page.

Super Duper Bumper Boats!

2011-02-22T11:10:00.002Z

The new logo I recently created for Bumper Boats (www.bumperboats.co.uk)
They are a company providing inflatable boats in an enclosed water filled pool for events and fetes etc. Great fun for kids to get in the boats and bump each other to their hearts content!
A fun logo was required showing a couple of boat characters post bump! It needed to show the splashing water and also be vibrant yet friendly. The logo will be used on all the usual including t-shirts and advertising materials!

Here is the final result...

The Healthy Mutt - Coconut Oil Label Design

2011-01-21T15:25:00.002Z

I recently designed a label for The Healthy Mutt. They are a great company based in Orange County, California who specialise in natural products for dogs.
They needed a label for their Coconut Oil created especially for canines! Here is the final result...

Langton Brewery New Festive Beer Label - Welland Innkeeper

2010-11-30T15:08:00.002Z

Here is the latest beer label I designed for the Langton Brewery based in Thorpe Langton, Leicestershire.
They needed a label designing for their festive beer for 2010 which is called Welland Innkeeper.
The illustration has a little bit of a biblical influence with a few festive colours thrown in.
The beer is for sale as a 500ml bottle and also on draught in certain public houses in the area.
Please feel free to comment, and if you see the bottle or the pump clip out in the real world let me know and feel free to send me a pic so I can put it on this blog with a hearty thanks!

A large version of the artwork

Symitry IT leaflet and poster advert design

2010-11-15T10:46:00.002Z

I have recently finished a few designs for Symitry IT based in Market Harborough.

They provide IT services to many businesses across the UK. They also have a great retail store at 34/38, The Square in Market Harborough.

A design was required to promote their business to business service on one side of the three fold leaflet and the retail store on the reverse. A poster was also needed using a very similar design to the leaflet.

I tried to use the idea of 'symmetry' within the general design and mainly based the colour scheme around the companies corporate colours.

Please feel free to comment and let me know what you think!

Front of leaflet...

Red Rabbit Rooter Character Design

2010-11-01T09:31:00.012Z

I thought I would change things a little on this blog, and hopefully add some extra interesting content. In the past I have only put an image of the final artwork on my blog. But from now on I am going to add the earlier stages of a project too.

These extra bits of artwork could be sketches and vector development work, as well as various colour choices, shading and highlights and the adding of little details etc.
I'm hoping these extra bits of info will help paint a clear picture of how a project develops from the initial idea right through the various stages of design until the final vector artwork is created.
This first project is a character design for Red Rabbit Rooter, which is a drainage/sewer company from Pennsylvania in the USA.

Brief : A character needed to be created based on the Red Rabbit theme. He needed to be a positive happy face for the company and show quickness and speed, he also needed to be carrying a plunger to symbolise the sewer business.

Initial Sketches :

Vanilla Recruitment Open Day Poster

2010-11-01T09:18:00.003Z

Vanilla Recruitment in Market Harborough needed a poster to advertise their open day.
(it's on Saturday 6th November if you need a new job by the way!)

An interview with me on Vectortuts+

2010-09-27T13:50:00.002+01:00

Wow! It's online right now. An interview with me on Vectortuts+!!
Click this link to go to the Vectortuts site and read the interview.
Please feel free to leave your comments and let me know what you think!
Woohoo!

My latest iStock upload! 175 illustrations and counting!!

2010-09-21T14:07:00.002+01:00

I've just uploaded my 175th illustration that has been accepted into my iStock portfolio!
Here is the image depicting a cheeky frog with a bright idea...

Scary Severed Hands!

2010-09-20T13:49:00.004+01:00

This way to the scary Halloween party...!
A new illustration available on iStock.

Also some variations on the colour schemes...

Hot Wok! Chinese Chef and his Super Cooker!

2010-07-07T11:49:00.003+01:00

An illustration of a Chinese chef.
Created for use on various media to promote a shiny great super cooker!

DMF Business Card - Front and Back

2010-07-07T11:35:00.002+01:00

Business card front and back designed for DMF Construction.

Malt and Two Veg in action!

2010-06-03T15:32:00.004+01:00

Malt and Two Veg proved to be a big hit at this years Leicester's Summer Food and Drink Festival.
The beer was made by Langton Brewery especially for the event.
The label artwork (which was created by myself) was used to publicise the beer in the form of large posters and t shirts.

The image is courtesy of riponia.wordpress.com

Leicester Market Summer Food and Drink Festival

2010-05-27T11:17:00.006+01:00

To celebrate Leicester's Summer Food and Drink Festival a new beer has been created especially for the event.
A competition was held by The Leicester Mercury newspaper for readers to come up with the name of the new beer.
The winning name was thought up by Megan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines in Market Harborough who came up with the name 'Malt and Two Veg'.
The Langton Brewery has created the new brew which will be on sale at this year's event.
Here is the final close up of the artwork and the beer label as it will appear.

A Wild Car Journey

2010-05-27T11:11:00.002+01:00

This is an A3 illustration created for Dave Riley.
The concept was personal to Dave and the final artwork was printed to create a one off framed piece.

Welland Warrior Beer Pump Clip

2010-05-26T14:42:00.003+01:00

The new beer called Welland Warrior from The Langton Brewery.
Below is the pump clip design and a close up view of the actual warrior!

Welland Poacher Beer Label and Pump Clip

2010-05-26T14:32:00.002+01:00

The Langton Brewery has a new beer named Welland Poacher.
Here are the designs for the beer bottle label and the pump clip...

New Logo for The Healthy Mutt

2010-05-26T14:14:00.003+01:00

This is the new logo designed for The Healthy Mutt.
A great company who provide products for dogs with "natural ingredients of unquestionable origin"

New Logo and Business Card Design for Palomino Detailing

2010-05-26T14:04:00.003+01:00

Palomino Detailing needed a logo designed and some business cards.
Here's the final outcome...

DMF Construction Logo

2010-04-19T14:16:00.004+01:00

DMF Construction needed a logo for the company and these are the results...
The logo has two versions to appeal to differing clientele, one with the character and one without.

New Logo Design for Guts & Bolts

2010-04-19T14:13:00.002+01:00

This is the new logo designed for Guts & Bolts the US software company.
Loved the name of the company and was a fun project to work on.

London 2012 Olympics

2010-02-24T14:09:00.001Z

A little illustration depicting the race for the london 2012 Olympic games.
This image is available in my iStock portfolio.

Exploding can of Jelly Beans

2010-02-24T14:03:00.002Z

A can of exploding jelly beans. And why not...
This was a promotional illustration for a storytelling workshop

Christmas Card for Michael Gerard

2010-02-24T13:28:00.003Z

This is the Christmas card created on behalf of Michael Gerard.
Quite self explanatory really, but a lighthearted design was required to capture attention.

The Hot Frog is loose!

2010-02-24T13:20:00.004Z

The Hot Frog character was created for an IT company based in Jersey.
He needed to be quite simply a frog and to look hot (and cool).

The Play Farm Logo...

2009-09-14T16:07:00.000+01:00

Another logo created for House of Play. This one was for The Play Farm a childrens play area.

Health and Safety Workmen Cartoons...

2009-09-08T12:23:00.005+01:00

A series of cartoon illustrations around the Health and Safety theme.
These illustrations are available to purchase on iStock.

Langton Brewery Beer Pump Clips...

2009-09-08T12:20:00.002+01:00

A couple of recent designs for use as beer pump clips on behalf of Langton Brewery.

Karate Kid Character...

2009-03-06T15:13:00.002Z

This is a character design for a karate club called Kyu Shin Ryu.
A 'unisex' young looking character was required in several poses.

Musicline Logo...

2009-03-06T15:07:00.004Z

This is the logo for Musicline Publications.
The toad character was added to the existing design and adapted
to create a special Christmas version. (Also see the thread below...)

Musicline Character...

2009-03-06T14:59:00.005Z

This is the toad character created for Musicline Publications.
They are a great company producing musicals for schools and stage groups.

Chicken Gamer...

2009-01-26T14:42:00.003Z

A random illustration I created for a personal project.
He may be playing a quick game of 'Chuckie Egg'?*

*(old school reference for those with a confused look on their faces)

X Ray Illustrations...

2009-01-26T14:33:00.005Z

A new series of illustrations available on iStock...

Halloween Faces...

2009-01-06T16:06:00.011Z

This is a series of Halloween type faces created for sale on istock.
There are also mask illustrations available using the same characters.

More Snowmen Illustrations...

2009-01-06T15:50:00.002Z

Another three Snowmen images. Available on istock

Surfer Guru Dude

2008-08-05T08:43:00.002+01:00

This cool dude is available on istock. Gnarly!

T Shirt Design for iButt

2008-08-05T08:39:00.002+01:00

This is a design that obviously has a little inspiration from the Apple iPod ads.
It is meant to appear on t shirts. The background colour can change dependent on shirt.

Babooyeh Logo Design

2008-08-05T08:37:00.001+01:00

A logo designed for Babooyeh.co.uk.
An alternative version of 'see no evil, hear no evil', etc

Blood Stained Murder Weapon

2008-08-05T08:30:00.002+01:00

I know the two following illustrations are a little morbid.
They are however representative of the media's version of society today.
Available on istock.

Knife Stab

2008-08-05T08:25:00.002+01:00

An unfortunate victim of the knife.
Available at istock.

ROBO 3000! The Robot Burger Flipper...

2008-05-20T14:05:00.003+01:00

The future of the fast food industry! I present Robo 3000!
Available from istock now

Fire Breathing Blue Dragon...

2008-05-20T14:03:00.003+01:00

Another image appearing on istock.

Red Rabbit News Logo...

2008-05-20T13:56:00.003+01:00

A logo design for Red Rabbit News, which is a magazine for families with young children.
The rabbit is also used independently to promote the magazine.

Some Other New Dr Bike Illustrations...

2008-02-28T18:30:00.002Z

These illustrations are to appear on Dr Bike web site and literature.
They are meant to represent somewhere you can question the Dr.

New Dr Bike Illustrations...

2008-02-28T18:27:00.002Z

A new set of Dr Bike illustrations for North East Lincolnshire Council...

Valentine's Day...

2008-02-14T10:45:00.002Z

A big bunch of hearts! Well it is Valentine's Day!

Snowmen Illustrations...

2008-02-14T10:39:00.004Z

A couple of illustrations from the snowmen series.
Is this what snowmen do when nobody is around?
These are also available on istock

Advent Calendar Illustration...

2008-02-08T11:40:00.000Z

This was the front of an advent calendar created for RS Components.
There are many details in the illustration directly linked and specific to the company.
It took a while to create, and was needed

Dragon Designs...

2008-02-08T11:25:00.001Z

This Dragon was created for use in a children's play area.
It was used as the main character in the design of the safety flooring.
Children are able to walk and play on the large design.
It was created on behalf of D&A Design.

These were some of the initial dragon designs...

Logo Designs for PJD...

2008-02-08T11:21:00.001Z

I work with another local graphic design company named Paul Johnson Design.
The logos below were created in conjunction with PJD.

Pareto Character Designs...

2008-02-08T11:16:00.001Z

This is a character design for an historical chap named Pareto.
The brief was to design the character as being friendly but serious.
The colourful suit and tie was added as the character developed.

The original character designs are shown below.
Pareto design 06

Radio Controlled Car...

2008-02-07T11:20:00.002Z

A mean looking, dirt kicking radio controlled car!
Available to purchase on istock

Community Calendar Cover...

2008-02-07T11:13:00.001Z

This is a calendar cover design for 2008 created for Etrinsic.
It is meant to represent the diversity and positive integration in this particular community.

Another istock illustration...

2008-02-07T10:47:00.002Z

This image is Blue Bear (and his underwear).
Another example of the stock illustrations available in my portfolio on the istock site.

Adrian Ridley Farrier Logo...

2008-02-07T10:44:00.001Z

Adrian Ridley is a great farrier covering the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire areas.
He needed a logo that represented his business. This is the final result...

Vanilla Recruitment Easter Mailer...

2008-02-07T10:38:00.001Z

This is a mailer designed to promote Vanilla Recruitment.
Vanilla Recruitment is an amazing recruitment company based in market Harborough.
This mailer was used as a simple emailer to promote the company at Easter.

Slide & Seek Logos...

2008-02-07T09:03:00.000Z

Another logo created for House of Play. This one was for Slide & Seek, another childrens play area.
A few variations were created.

Hippodome Logos...

2008-02-07T08:58:00.000Z

A couple of logo designs created for Hippodome, a childrens play area on behalf of House of Play.
I created a few designs and colour shcemes. A few of which are below.

Cheese map...

2008-02-07T08:51:00.001Z

A map of the British Isles mad of cheese...hopefully it was obvious!
The illustration was required by The Dairy Council and passed to my by Etrisnsic.
Each type of cheese is meant to represent the area it covers.
The knives take a slice of cheese out of each area that represents non dairy consumption for that region.
Cows were added to add some interest.

Maxim Man Running...

2008-02-07T08:35:00.000Z

This is one of the final characters designed for Impact Colours.
Running Maxim Man is one of three different poses created for the client.
The company make coloured plastics, which start life as smallThe brief was to create a superhero type character made from

Z Lodge...

2008-02-06T18:08:00.000Z

Working on behalf of Face Interactive, this is an illustration that appeared on a promotional leaflet for Z Lodge.
Z Lodge is basically a super tent for festivals etc. Giving you that extra bit of comfort when spending a weekend with the wonderful British weather.

Dr Bike...

2008-02-06T17:59:00.000Z

This is a character designed for North East Lincolnshire Council.
His name is Dr Bike, and he...fixes bikes.

© Copyright of Dr Bike image is owned by East Lincs Council

NEG Magazine Illustrations...

2008-02-06T17:48:00.000Z

These illustrations were used by NEG as magazine ads.
They are meant to represent a phone system that makes it seem a business has multiple receptionists.
Some slight changes allowed the illustration to be used in two different magazines.

Hush Puppies Banners...

2008-02-06T17:44:00.000Z

These were printed as very large banners that appeared in the comedy tent at Guildfest.
Hush Puppies were obviously the sponsors.

Buddies Bowling Lane Illustration...

2008-02-06T16:06:00.000Z

This was a brief for Buddies, a pet care company based in Market Harborough.
They needed an illustration of a bowling lane viewed as if you were actually bowling.
The final image was printed about 1m x 1.5m, and used for promotional purposes.
It was placed on the ground in front of a large screen and a Nintendo Wii playing bowling.

istock example...

2008-02-06T14:54:00.001Z

I create a lot of illustrations for various clients.
I also create many illustrations for stock. Stock illustration is a growing industry and a very efficient way to purchase top quality illustrations at a very competitive price.
The best illustration stock website in the world is istock, and this was one of the first illustrations I submitted to the site.

If you are interested in seeing more of my istock portfolio the please click here.

AC - Business Cards...

2008-02-06T14:43:00.000Z

The front and back designs of two of my current business cards.
Meant to give an example of my illustration style and technique.

Ant Creations blog site...

2008-02-06T13:46:00.000Z

This Ant Creations blog site starts today!
Don't know if anyone will be interested in the slightest, but I figure it's another way to get my illustrations in front of people.
Enjoy!