Pitching on illustration jobs. Also VOTE.

A few weeks ago I was asked to pitch on an illustration job for none other than Randi Zuckerberg and Natasha Lewin. Pitching on a job can be tricky; it's something that should be approached with consideration.

Trusting the (potential) client is key; often an artist will be asked to pitch on a job just to plump out the choice, so you should have a sense that the client truly likes your work, and is giving you a fair shot. I measure the amount of energy and time I'm willing to invest, against how much free time I actually have. Can I produce something impressive enough in a short amount of time? Above all, does the concept inspire me? In this case, it did.

I guess I spent about a half day on these drawings - their concept was nice and tight, and the briefing was very clear, very professional. I can't tell you anything about the actual job, except to say that I didn't get it. I do retain the rights to my drawings though, so here they are: some cute character poses for my portfolio.

That's all for now folks.

Ps. Always remember: your vote is your voice!

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Love is love.

I know there is so much more work to be done, but I do feel a lot more hopeful right now. 

Even though I'm Canadian, the SCOTUS decision to legalize same sex marriage in all fifty states has buoyed my spirits. Because people are people everywhere. And it's all love, when you open your heart.

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You Shall NOT Pass.

This was me last week.

I was on my way to deliver a keynote in the USA; to make a few hundred really nice people laugh, smile and hopefully leave them inspired by my drawings and my message.

But I never made it...

Have  you ever wanted something very, very much, and just when it's within your grasp it slips away?

You're allowed to grieve for a bit. And then you move on.

The silver lining: The thing I thought I wanted wasn't the thing I actually wanted. I already have that thing and it's right here inside me.

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Suspended Animation...

I found I couldn't focus on anything today, on account of the US Election. It's all I can think about.

9:27 PM - watching the swing states tally...

10:40 PM - it's sooooo close. Neck and neck in Florida amid reports of voter suppression.

11:15 PM - Dare to hope...for a better future?

The suspense is busting my butt!

11:22 PM - And then... I fell off my chair. Obama won!

To all of you who voted - WELL DONE.

Anybody else feel like this?

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Sometimes LOVE.

She lives in Australia. He lives in the USA. They're in love BIG TIME.

About four months ago Kelly asked me if I would do some animation for her as a gift to her boyfriend, Phil. She was planning another trip to the states to visit him and wanted it to go live as her plane landed. How could I resist that kind of romantic inspiration?!?

The trip had to be postponed, but the commitment to their love remains solid. So here's the little film, going live just as she would have cleared customs and rushed into his arms...it's a gift to you both, from me.



Kelly is A.K.A. @FeistyKel. Phil is A.K.A. @pRezanow.

UPDATE - May 23, 2011: A whole six months after this was posted - Kelly and Phil are finally together. They've just spent ten days in each other's arms coast hopping from LA to NYC and back. They part in a few hours, both hoping it won't be such a long separation. Kelly and Phil I give you my biggest hugs! Sometimes love is more than enough to conquer long distances....er, especially with Skype!

Are you in love? Tell me your love story.

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