Illustration is one of those jobs that seems really glamorous. And it is. Illustrations are sexy. Good illustrators can set the tone for a company, website, brand, project, etc. Allovus is fortunate to count illustrator Robert Massa in our ranks. You may recognize his illustrations from the artwork hanging on the walls of our Gig … Continue reading
You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? If you’re curious about these interesting but obscure comic book characters, just ask Allovus designer and comic book connoisseur Jon Morris. Or better yet, buy his awesome book, The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half-Baked Heroes from … Continue reading
A true artist puts his or her heart and soul into their work. That’s what designer Cameron Moll did when he set out to create an illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge—all with typography. The image, created in Adobe Illustrator, was constructed by placing thousands of letters in a strategic manner. According to http://www.psfk.com, to create … Continue reading
It’s as if your cookbook has met up with your latest set of IKEA instructions. Check out this article from design.com that shows how designer/illustration Katie Shelly, author of Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat., boils a recipe down to its most basic elements. She shows you how to cook by following colorful illustrations instead of a list … Continue reading
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design Skills that can translate well in a variety of careers are important in any kind of economy. Design and illustration skills are no exception. Susan Roth has been making art in some capacity or another for a number of years. She’s worked in the software industry as an illustrator, … Continue reading
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design If you are an illustrator, you might be wondering how you will get recognition for your work. How do you set yourself apart from all the other artists out there? Showcase your work online: Before you do anything else, you should go through your portfolio and choose pieces that … Continue reading