Portfolio
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/170/17005/1700581/b258226a-5227-4c41-99d0-8f17e5449349.jpg "A sample of 18 illustrations done for a personal book of memories (printed book). All monotone black digital ink style based on the client's memory references.
AI was used to get the lighting reference for the dog standing in grass with a tutu on. No AI was used in the actual illustration work. The brick wall is mismatched and uneven as the reference wall was *very* old and had repaired areas, plus areas where bricks had collapsed and chipped badly.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/125/125633/attachment_125633740 "Portrait for a company website. The client wanted a sketched style with pencil lines and some shading visible.
Initially done on paper with pencil, then scanned. Background removed in Photoshop (standard comic book artist method with an alpha layer), more shading added on another layer.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/137/137214/attachment_137214520 "Client wanted a logo that represented Canada at a glance, and \"pain\". The star-like shape visually gives an impression of stabbing pain radiating out from a point.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/159/15986/1598635/0a77993c-14c0-4018-ab6d-0ba6ad25f7f4.jpg "The client required a stylized map, 3D style, of the City of Coronado (near San Diego). Certain buildings needed to stand out and be larger than life, with important streets and facilities labelled.
The map is fully vector and can be scaled to any size (poster, tri-fold brochure, etc).")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/140/14039/1403983/2c3d9d02-21fc-48d4-8483-63413d266105.jpg "My client needed 12x black and white digital pen-style illustrations for a book he's writing. Each illustration is for the start of each chapter, and each chapter is connected to a month of the year. The example here is for January, with some snow/ice on the windows. Each illustration needed to show RW Emerson's study at a different angle, with his famous table/desk always visible.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/167/16729/1672988/6fa0f93d-fabc-482e-b32f-73863dc9073d.png "Digital portrait done entirely in Illustrator so the client could print it at any size (full vector). The very specific style was chosen by the client, and the portrait is one of three done for university awards advertising.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/165/16563/1656387/d378c175-a915-4d51-b877-03e232351cac.jpg "The client needed some yoga poses for her book but couldn't find suitable stock illustrations for all of them. I've kept with the style of the stock illustrations she's already using, and made the illustration high res for print purposes, also providing screen-friendly versions to maximize usability.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/114/11476/1147672/98359c19-38f1-4aa3-ad2a-9b7e320f3f5c.gif "Clickable snail diagram/illustration for website/powerpoint. The lighter versions are mouse rollover examples.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/89/8978/897887/2d4132c0-5c9f-47f5-bd1a-2df9ffbfdfe3.jpg "Painted in Photoshop using approximately 10 dove photo references - no tracing, of course.
The client wanted a vintage style digital painting of two doves where the background can be changed. The doves are not being affectionate, but also not really fighting.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/170/17092/1709226/d1bec158-d5a0-4460-9b73-70eded681bb2.jpg "The client needed a fantasy map of the Earth's sea floor for an ebook. Some of the sea floor features were hinted at with various approximated mountain ranges, with land masses being basic outlines.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/173/17390/1739004/a2b88ed8-5f1a-4803-9d07-c0f7759a2b31.jpg "Family tree line illustration with ivy vines showing the connections. Very simple, slightly antiquated style, as per the client's request.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/133/13315/1331551/831fcf68-2fdd-47c4-ab4e-656a8498186b.jpg "Portraits for a company’s project team. Main use: website. Also had to be large enough for printing at high quality.
Very specific style was required. Method involved using 2x filters over a photo, with a hand-drawn line layer done via Photoshop.")
About
I accept invites for Guaranteed Platinum and Gold contests, and 1-1 projects.
BA in Archaeology, Dip Grad in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy. Academic illustrator, portrait artist, and graphic designer by trade.
Member since:
July 01, 2015
Reviews
"Excellent designer to work with. Fully understands the scope of the work and efficiently delivers the final product. I will definitely use for future projects."
Anonymous client
reviewed 10 days ago
"Great patient designer. Couldn't have had a better artist."
Variance Author Svcs
reviewed 15 days ago
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"Incredible designs, very responsive, and a pleasure to work with"
Anonymous client
reviewed about 2 months ago
"Excellent job by Pixeleiderdown! They provided what we were looking for and clearly paid attention to our brief and brand goals. "
drwitN
reviewed 2 months ago
"Thank you for the nice review. Your logo was a pleasure to make."
Pixeleiderdown
responded 2 months ago
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"I am glad this project is complete. Thank you for the experience and good work. "
howardterry59D
reviewed 4 months ago
"I'm surprised by the low the rating, the lowest I've ever had on here.
Working with images where sometimes the faces are barely visible, I think I've done a really good job. I've always been available for further editing at no cost and am always open to client suggestions."
Pixeleiderdown
responded 4 months ago
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