Vector Illustrations
This showcases examples of non-commissioned tribute works I have accumulated over the last couple years. Some inspiration I received came from early mystery book covers and works from the late artist Shigeo Fukuda. I find each fascinating, with their abstract nature that intrigues the mind to question the intent and thought process behind each design.
There’s Trouble Brewing - Cover Design
In 1935, Day-Lewis decided to increase his income from poetry by writing his first detective novel, A Question of Proof. Day-Lewis took on and written it under the pseudonym Nicholas Blake. He went on to publish nineteen more crime novels, including There’s Trouble Brewing.
The illustrations for his novel covers captured my attention with their transparency, which allowed the viewer to think about the story just by seeing the cover. There is something special about taking a visual interpretation of a story and designing the cover to capture the feel of the book itself.
Homage to Shigeo Fukuda - #1
Shigeo Fukuda was a celebrated twentieth century sculptor, graphic artist and poster designer who also created efficacious optical illusions. An interesting aspect about his artwork is that they usually depict deception. “Lunch with a helmet on” is his quintessentially curious piece of sculpture art comprised of forks, knives, and spoons, casting a motorcycle shadow from a lighted angle.
I first stumbled upon Shigeo’s work while in college looking for inspiration and was absolutely mesmerized by his precision and abstraction.
Homage to Shigeo Fukuda - #2
Fukuda’s work captured my attention immediately by his creative use of negative space and symbols, which are visually striking. Each piece appeals with refreshing simplicity and intrigue. That kind of simplistic design drives your mind to imagine the story behind it.
Homage to Shigeo Fukuda - #3
Fukuda’s work was known to distill complex concepts into compelling images of logo-simplicity. That kind of design conception and interpretation stands as a benchmark for any abstract artwork after his time.