FINAL DESIGN - 02.28.13
At some point you have to walk away. Or go to bed.
This is that point. I could keep tweaking it but I'm pretty happy with it so far.
I wanted to push it without it becoming too busy and still maintaining a good hierarchy.
Thanks to everyone for all the feedback along the way! This was fun! Lots of great designs.
UPDATE - 02.26.13
Playing with textures, overlays, colors, shapes and washes.
Comments always welcome!
Quick Overview:
I'm Not a Pilot is an incredible band.
If you haven't checked them out, you should.
To me, their music invokes a sense of invulnerability by being vulnerable.
Empowerment through empathy.
It reminds us that all that matters is the journey.
UPDATE - 02.24.13
Revision to concept #2 - Round 2
Lighting resolve; Copy resolve;
Need to finish final look.
UPDATE - 02.17.13
Revision to Concept #2
Initial composition refinement; photocomping; basic 3D rendering; color palette development:
I really liked where concept 2 was headed, but I really wanted to push the perspective a bit, perhaps give it a little more drama. I found a great photo for the kid and just started playing around with 3D compositing to start establishing the overall feel. I think this direction gives it a bit more drama in sort of a Spielberg-esque, E.T. or Super 8 kinda way. It tells a little bit more of a story I guess. It's still very rough, but this is where it's headed. Comments always welcome!!!
Inspiration:
I've always been a huge fan of Storm Thorgersen. I love how his imagery juxtaposes enormous size with a sense of delicate weightlesness. He's definitely a master of visual narrative. It's abstract yet feels incredibly real because it draws upon places that are relatable.
Along the same lines, I'm a huge fan of Scott Hansen's work. Color palette, texture, everything. It's equally as emotionally striking and just as powerful narratively speaking. Like Thorgersen's work, Hansen's imagery is a snapshot of a larger story.
To me, that's what illustration's all about.
And then some cool atmospheric stuff:
Sketches:
Idea 1.
Idea 2.
Idea 3.
More of a close up of the boy and burning plane.
Moody with shadoes and soft rim lighting.
Thanks and any feedback is welcome!
Cheers!
Ryan