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Villagers living in rural Africa have no access to grid electricity, charging their cellphones is a major problem. Solutions are being trialled. An eco-friendly way is to use a dynamo system attached to a bicycle, peddle power can generate a moderate amount of charge. Phone charging kiosk business is growing, creating jobs for local people and providing a valuable service.
I'm very happy to once again be selected for The Serco Prize for Illustration, this years topic is Secret London.
I had to think hard for an idea, nothing sprang to mind of secret or little known places in London that I knew of. Then I remembered a friend inviting me to her St Martins College Alumni, held at the Barbican Conservatory on the third floor of the Barbican Centre. I was amazed at the size and variety of the lush tropical plants, it's the second biggest conservatory in London. Such a contrast to the cold concrete, steel and glass constructions of the City surround it. Like myself, I think few people know of this green hideout three floors up. It is only open to the public on Sunday afternoons and is hired for events such as weddings.
I had great fun in creating what is for me a busy illustration. My interpretation of the conservatory is more a roof garden, showing a selection of the plants that captured my interest on recent visits. There is an aviary with amusing little finches, a small pound with koi carp and to my astonishment I spotted a squirrel, how did that get in!
My illustration titled Third Floor Jungle will be part of 50 selected images on display later this year at the London Transport Museum in partnership with the Association of Illustrators.
The United Nations estimated that on the 31 October the world's
population would hit a milestone of seven billion. To mark this
occasion a baby girl born in India was chosen as the world's seventh
billionth person.
The latest tribute is to Ernesto Garcia Cabral, one of Mexico's
greatest illustrators, cartoonist and caricaturist. Renowned for
this distinct style full of humour and energy. He is remembered
today for his posters and lobby cards produced during the Golden
Age of Cinema 1936-1956.
You can see all the other great artists interpretations at Illostribute.
My image has been selected for the Serco, London Transport
Museum and Association of Illustrators The River Thames
Competition. An exhibition of the top 50 entries will be shown
at the London Transport Museum and winners announced at the
private view evening in May.
The illustration is based from my observations and sketches made
on my many walks along the river. The central focus is the iconic
London Transport logo which forms the River Thames. On and
surrounding the river I've portrayed aspects of London's varied life
to create an energetic and humorous poster. The image is far the most
detailed I've created. I stayed true to my initial sketch, but I was adding
new elements and rearranging them an hour before the entry deadline.
I did have lots fun creating this illustration.
A fun image about online shopping.
