http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk Get A Loada Geo Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:06:08 +0000 http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk en http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Pecha-Kucha-Sheffield http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Pecha-Kucha-Sheffield Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:06:08 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2820932 These are poster designs for the Sheffield branch of Pecha Kucha, set of evenings where guest speakers are invited to deliver quick presentations on their chosen subject. Pecha Kucha Sheffield The Uni-Versity of Sheffield <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2820932/geo-law-pkn-uni.jpg" border="0" width="601" height="850" width_o="601" height_o="850" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2820932/geo-law-pkn-uni_o.jpg" align="left" /> Hidden <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2820932/PKN-geo-law-WEB.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2820932/PKN-geo-law-WEB_o.jpg" align="left" /> Hidden (Key) <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2820932/key-PKN-geo-law-WEB_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="905" width_o="842" height_o="1191" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2820932/key-PKN-geo-law-WEB_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Cover-Version-Radiohead http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Cover-Version-Radiohead Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:13:51 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 627896 Pete McKee is a prominent artist/ illustrator hailing from Sheffield and he's had the pleasure of opening up his own gallery space in the nice Sharrowvale area. He's put together an exhibition with the simple brief of redesigning an LP cover of our choice, whether it's a favourite or a hated memory from childhood past. RADIOHEAD - OK COMPUTER <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/627896/radiohead_full.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="320" width_o="822" height_o="411" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/627896/radiohead_full_o.jpg" align="left" /> COVER VERSION Amongst the people invited to hand in their pieces were Designer Republic's Ian Anderson, Kid Acne, Studio Dust, Marc Riley, Richard Hawley, Tony Husband and Sir Paul Smith to name drop a few. Indeed it was a great honour for me to be involved in what I saw as a fun brief. My chosen cover was Radiohead's ground breaking album, Ok Computer. FRONT <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/627896/Cover_Front_small.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="638" width_o="767" height_o="765" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/627896/Cover_Front_small_o.jpg" align="left" /> REVERSE <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/627896/Cover_Reverse_small.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="640" width_o="764" height_o="765" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/627896/Cover_Reverse_small_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Converse-Chuck-Taylor-Art http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Converse-Chuck-Taylor-Art Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:12:46 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2157704 Converse Chuck Taylor Event Artwork I was lucky to be invited by Converse to create a piece of artwork inspired by their 8 new Chuck Taylor colour ways for Spring 2012. I was allocated Nectarine as my colour palette so the piece I put together was inspired by the season of spring and the presence of birds. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/final-converse-small_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="640" width_o="850" height_o="850" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/final-converse-small_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/geo-law-converse-3.jpg" border="0" width="630" height="945" width_o="630" height_o="945" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/geo-law-converse-3_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/geo-law-converse-2.jpg" border="0" width="630" height="945" width_o="630" height_o="945" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/geo-law-converse-2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/geo-law-converse-4.jpg" border="0" width="630" height="420" width_o="630" height_o="420" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2157704/geo-law-converse-4_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Wu-Tang-vs-Jimi-Hendrix http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Wu-Tang-vs-Jimi-Hendrix Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:34:26 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2406364 Wu-Tang vs. Jimi Hendrix DJ and producer Tom Caruana is known for his hip hop mash up albums and for his Wu-Tang vs Jimi Hendrix project, he put a call out for illustrators to enter artwork for the covers. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406364/wu-albumcover.jpg" border="0" width="567" height="567" width_o="567" height_o="567" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406364/wu-albumcover_o.jpg" align="left" /> My idea here was loosely based on a famous Jimi Hendirx Poster, using the silhouette of Hendrix to house the members of the Wu-Tang Clan. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406364/poster-wu-tang-small.jpg" border="0" width="567" height="744" width_o="567" height_o="744" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406364/poster-wu-tang-small_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Portraits http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Portraits Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:34:26 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2403100 Portraits Here is a collection of personal work that's exploring stylised portraiture. Most of these are inspired by people and celebrities that gauge my interest. Janelle Monae Janelle Monae is a an awesome performer of music and conceptual appearance. Her look alone was enough to encourage me to create a piece inspired by her. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/janelle-neon_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="853" width_o="850" height_o="1134" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/janelle-neon_o.jpg" align="left" /> Paul Smith Paul Smith is a national treasure in the UK as a well known tailor and all round nice guy. His legacy on fine tailoring and fashion is constantly shining. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/paulsmith_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="905" width_o="2048" height_o="2896" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/paulsmith_o.jpg" align="left" /> Bjork Bjork's style of music and performance has had an influence on me, her expressive style of costume, singing and dancing is inspiring, and she get away with doing whatever the hell she wants. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/bjork-biophilia_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="905" width_o="842" height_o="1191" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/bjork-biophilia_o.jpg" align="left" /> Bill Hicks Bill Hick's is a legendary American stand up comedian who epitomised harsh social commentary in his routines. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/bill-hicks-geo-law.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="905" width_o="640" height_o="905" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2403100/bill-hicks-geo-law_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Rolo-Tomassi http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Rolo-Tomassi Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:34:25 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2406452 Rolo Tomassi Experimental jazzcore-punk band Rolo Tomassi are known for their eclectic fusion of musical style and appreciate of illustration for their band merchandise. I was honoured to be asked to put together something to add to their merchandising for their ever increasing fan base. Tiger of Stealth I wanted to follow on from my previous "Owl Priest" design because I enjoyed designing around this style. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/geo-law-rolo-tomassi-hantu-tiger_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="640" width_o="709" height_o="709" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/geo-law-rolo-tomassi-hantu-tiger_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/geo-law-hantu-rolo-tomassi_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="640" width_o="709" height_o="709" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/geo-law-hantu-rolo-tomassi_o.jpg" align="left" /> Owl Priest The design brief for this was pretty simple as many of the band members like owls, so I thought I'd go a bit darker with their suggestion. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/owl_rolo_design2-small.jpg" border="0" width="567" height="802" width_o="567" height_o="802" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/owl_rolo_design2-small_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/black_jumper_rolo.jpg" border="0" width="567" height="685" width_o="567" height_o="685" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406452/black_jumper_rolo_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/GZA-The-Genius-T-shirt http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/GZA-The-Genius-T-shirt Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:34:24 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2406453 GZA The Genius Of The Wu-Tang Clan I'm a big fan of the Wu-Tang Clan and thank to the Hantu Collective we managed to design and give a t-shirt to GZA one of the founding members of the group. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406453/gza-black.jpg" border="0" width="567" height="802" width_o="567" height_o="802" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406453/gza-black_o.jpg" align="left" /> The design itself was a pastiche of their influences, simply kung fu, ninjas and hip hop, it was a fun design to put together. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406453/gza4.JPG" border="0" width="567" height="793" width_o="567" height_o="793" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406453/gza4_o.JPG" align="left" /> Not only did he like the t-shirt he also wore it on stage at his gig in Liverpool. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406453/Genius_wearing_Hantu-590x734.jpg" border="0" width="567" height="705" width_o="567" height_o="705" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2406453/Genius_wearing_Hantu-590x734_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/The-Deities-of-Geoda http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/The-Deities-of-Geoda Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:05:12 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2265050 The Deities of Geoda is a collection of personal project work based on a mix of eastern folklore and anime inspiration. I've been interested in folklore from a young age from reading stories of heroes fighting monsters and facing the gods, blowing my mind and encouraging me to frantically draw them down on paper. Geoda: The all god Geoda created the world of Geoda to house his creations. He created three gods to watch over the three domains of earth, sea and sky. Alongside the gods he created servants and avatars to roam and wander the lands Geoda had created for them to explore. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/geoda.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/geoda_o.jpg" align="left" /> Guardian Grizzly Guardian to the animal council and loyal servant to the Lord Mane. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/grizz.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/grizz_o.jpg" align="left" /> Lord Mane Head of the animal council and loyal servant to the Earth God Geodan <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/mane.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/mane_o.jpg" align="left" /> Kara The loyal servant to Geoda, sent down to journey the lands and chronicle good deeds and the ways of light to report back to the all God. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/kara.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/kara_o.jpg" align="left" /> The Watcher Sent down to observe the journeys of both Kara and Anga and guide them in times of strife. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/watcher.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/watcher_o.jpg" align="left" /> Anga Loyal servant to the Geoda sent down to journey the lands and chronicle the bad deeds and the ways of dark to report back to the all God. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/ang.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/ang_o.jpg" align="left" /> Knight Stag High ranking soldier to the Earth God Geodan, and guardian of all woodlands. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/stag.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/stag_o.jpg" align="left" /> Koi Servant The loyal servant to the sea god Geosui has a vast knowledge of the sea, land and sky as he is able to converse with various creatures on the seas surface. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/koi.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/koi_o.jpg" align="left" /> Mimic Bird The inquisitive servant to the sky god Geoko is able to mimic the languages of all animals and acts as messenger between the three domain gods. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/mimic.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/mimic_o.jpg" align="left" /> Dweller Macaque The dweller of the mountains and master of tool and weapon design. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/macaque.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/macaque_o.jpg" align="left" /> Five Tailed Kitsune The favoured pet of the all god Geoda, The Five Tailed Kitsune accidently wandered away from the heavens and found himself forever lost in the world below. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/kitsune.jpg" border="0" width="595" height="842" width_o="595" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2265050/kitsune_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Children-s-Hospital-Waiting-Room http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Children-s-Hospital-Waiting-Room Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:09:33 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 2066176 Sheffield Children's Hospital Out Patient's Room I was asked by the Children's Hospital Charity in Sheffield to decorate one of their waiting rooms with wonderful characters and colour. Photos taken by Georgina Martin <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0008_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="426" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0008_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0009_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="426" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0009_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0010_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="426" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0010_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0013_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="426" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0013_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0019_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="426" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_0019_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_2074_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="478" width_o="2048" height_o="1529" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_2074_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_2067_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="478" width_o="2048" height_o="1529" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_2067_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_2064_640.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="478" width_o="2048" height_o="1529" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/2066176/IMG_2064_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/Tinker-Tailor-Soldier-Spy http://www.getaloadageo.co.uk/following/getaloadageo.co.uk/Tinker-Tailor-Soldier-Spy Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:00:01 +0000 Get A Loada Geo 1929130 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy An editorial illustration based on the John Le Carre spy novel, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This piece was commissioned by a local magazine project, Reckoner. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/1929130/tinker-tailor-small.jpg" border="0" width="501" height="709" width_o="501" height_o="709" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/44904/1929130/tinker-tailor-small_o.jpg" align="left" />