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alex connolly in design

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STATEMENT & INFLUENCES

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I strive to render plausibility in the implausible; a sense of detail and logic within even the most pulp of illustrated designs.

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Detail remains a constant throughout my work, from line art and sketches to full-colour technical illustrations.

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Inspirations include the following names, studios and properties:

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Hergé (Tintin), Roger Leloup (Yoko Tsuno), Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), Akira Yamaguchi (Tokei: Hiroo & Ropongi), Kow Yokoyama (Maschinen Krieger ZbV 3000), Egon Schiele (Standing Male Nude with Red Loin Cloth), Yukinobu Hoshino (2001 Nights), Bruce McCall (Zany Afternoons), R.G. LeTourneau (Overland Train Mk3), Peter Elsen (The Outposter), Genki Games (Beltlogger 9), Yutaka Izubuchi (Patlabor), Takahiro Kawano (Lost Planet 2), Masaharu Takasaki (Kihoku Astronomical Observatory) +++

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+ line art

A fast and effective style; great for early concepting and perfect for things like character and hard surface turn-arounds and sheets.

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+ half tone

A good way to add dimension and weight to character designs with a fast production time. Perfect for zines or covers requiring limited palettes.

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+ character art

Deeper, full-colour character design development; a great fit for tabletop RPGs or game art turnarounds. Also a good option for boardgame pieces or standees.

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+ hard surface

A style befitting any sort of high-detail mechanical requirements, drawing from a long line of real-world and fictional vehicular inspirations to create original concepts.

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+ full scenes

A style befitting any sort of high-detail mechanical requirements, drawing from a long line of real-world and fictional vehicular inspirations to create original concepts.

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+ layouts & covers

The holistic approach to both digital and print productions; a great way to build an illustrated, infographic-rich product with strong visual cohesion.

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+ craft & 3D prints

Side projects and physical products that showcase some extra assets in the mix; namely maquettes and 3D models for printing, alongside standees and papercraft.

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