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Re: New Work
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 4:03 am
by jhatch
matt_lorenzi wrote:Hey Jim,
I like your transition illustrations from wireframe to rendering:
http://www.hatchillustrations.com/#2511 ... lustration
Do you start with full versions of each: wireframe and fine detail, then blend them together? I imagine that might be a lot of work if you already know when sections will be which.
I am close to finishing up a Vincent Black Shadow that I have been toying with for almost 10 years. Full-on trace job, but really doing it to test and hone all of my Illustrator skills. Still find myself digging the internet for closeups of engines, forks, brakes, etc... I should just buy one
Hi Matt,
Lets see that Vincent! Thanks for checking out my latest for Cycle World, it is a two page spread in the Feb. issue. For this one I just drew the line work and wanted to add a touch of color so I just kept going until I ran out of time. Ship it!
Many times for clients I do provide a full color version and clean line work and whatever is in between.
Re: New Work
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:10 pm
by matt_lorenzi
Jim, just checking out some of your work again. You ever dabble with any 3D programs for your work? You sound like a straight-up Adobe kinda guy, but you produce nothing short of beautiful work. You mentioned in one of my threads to "just draw it"....good advice, but surely you have some short-cuts...don't tell me you don't have a bunch of nuts and bolts in your symbol library.
Re: New Work
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:30 pm
by jhatch
Hi Matt, Thanks for checking out my work. No 3D I use only Photoshop like 99% of the time. I did purchase this templet from Kevin Hulsey a while ago and it has really been a great asset:
http://www.automotiveillustrations.com/ ... bolts.html
Stay tuned lots of new work going up soon.....
Best,
Jim
Re: New Work
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:14 pm
by matt_lorenzi
I've looked at those too....pretty cool, and I can see those saving a lot of time.
Re: New Work
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:52 pm
by jhatch
The first aspect of a job I did for VW is out, I thought I would share:
http://www.hatchillustrations.com/Volks ... on-Posters,
http://www.hatchillustrations.com/Volks ... ation-Cars
- I did all the cars and another artist did the backgrounds on the posters, it was fun. More to come..
Re: New Work
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:16 am
by Don Cheke
Very beautiful work, as always, Jim. They are very impressive!
Re: New Work
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:39 am
by Mike A
Thanks for posting Jim. I agree 100% with Don - absolutely gorgeous... and that's not just related to the fact that I have a Golf and Passat on my drive ;)
I always enjoy looking at your work, although everytime I do it gives me a severe case of 'talent envy' :)
I love the sense of depth you've got in the cutaways. What reference did you get? Dare I ask how long this took?
Great job on the Jetta 'crumple'.
Re: New Work
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:23 pm
by jhatch
Mike A wrote:Thanks for posting Jim. I agree 100% with Don - absolutely gorgeous... and that's not just related to the fact that I have a Golf and Passat on my drive
I always enjoy looking at your work, although everytime I do it gives me a severe case of 'talent envy'
I love the sense of depth you've got in the cutaways. What reference did you get? Dare I ask how long this took?
Great job on the Jetta 'crumple'.
Hi Don and Mike,
Thanks for the kind words! The job only took a few months and reference was all over the map from photos, cad, you name it. I hope to work with James to maybe do a more formal posting about this project.
Jim
Re: New Work
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:21 am
by Mike A
Jim / James - I hope you can do that. I'm sure it would make a great read.
Re: New Work
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:06 pm
by Mike A
Hi all,
A recent line art job for your viewing pleasure - or otherwise, LOL!
* updated version - in the light of Steven's helpful critique *
Comments and critique welcome...