Recent Blog Posts

Tag Archives: Sherlock Holmes

Bo Diddley UnMasked!

Follow me on Instagram

studiobowesart

The moment of impact! These were such a fun series

The moment of impact! These were such a fun series of images to make. Love really letting the watercolor "do it's thing." You can see more on my website, link in my bio.

Currently seeking Representation and Freelance opportunities.

#humanmade #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #characterdesign

These final illustrations were made with watercolo

These final illustrations were made with watercolor, and a little colored pencil on top. It's fun to create really soft blends. I used a large squirrel hair brush and a second brush with clean water to make them. Check out some of my process videos on YouTube if you're interested in the process.

Currently seeking Representation and Freelance opportunities.

#humanmade #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #characterdesign

(1/3)This Space Adventure story revolves around th

(1/3)This Space Adventure story revolves around this Lil' Robot character. I went through a number of designs, before the AD chose this one. You can see some of my sketchbook pages here and in the coming posts!

To see more about this project visit my website BrianBowesIllustration.com

Currently seeking Representation and Freelance opportunities.

#humanmade #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #character_design #kidlitartpostcard

(3/3) A long time ago, in a different lifetime, I

(3/3) A long time ago, in a different lifetime, I worked on a picture book, that sadly never saw the light of day. It's been long enough now where I feel comfortable sharing the work that was done for the project.

Currently seeking Representation and Freelance opportunities.

#humanmade #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitart

(2/3) This project went through numerous rounds of

(2/3) This project went through numerous rounds of adjustments. You can see some of that development in the sketches posted here! There's more to come!

Currently seeking Representation and Freelance opportunities.

#humanmade #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitart

(1/3) This painting was a lot of fun ot make and i

(1/3) This painting was a lot of fun ot make and is quite large for me. It is about 3ft on the long side! Love making that deep space color. For those watercolor nerds out there, it's a combination of Pyanes Grey, Winsor Blue Red Shade, and Opera Rose!

Currently seeking Representation and Freelance opportunities.

#humanmade #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitart

"Art is like medicine," my teacher @mark.eanes.stu

"Art is like medicine," my teacher @mark.eanes.studio told me, "it is a practice."

"The Gift of Time" is an extension of that idea. I talk about my experiences and the importance of making time to draw simply for the joy and calm that it brings to me.

At the end of the video there is a book recommendation for Shaun Tan's “The Bird King.” If you know me, you know I love a good mix tape so I also created a Spotify Playlist that you might pop on while you are sketching; "Studio Jams Vol. 2."

You will find all the links in my LinkTree in my bio. Cheers!

#creativeendeavors #illustrator #humanmadeart #kidlitart #sketchbook #sketchbookinspiration #illustrationbook #joyofmaking

I like creating these video essays. They are a cha

I like creating these video essays. They are a chance for me to explore my thoughts as well as share some of the work I do. "The Gift of Time" is about making time for creative pursuits in the midst of the day to day. At the end of the video is a book recommendation for Shaun Tan's “The Bird King”. There's also a bonus Playlist on Spotify, "Studio Jams Vol. 2" I hope you enjoy it!

I'm grateful for all the friendly feedback here and on my Youtube Channel. Link in my bio. Cheers!

#creativeendeavors #illustrator #humanmadeart #kidlitart #sketchbook #sketchbookinspiration #illustrationbook

This is a drawing from my sketchbook that is inclu

This is a drawing from my sketchbook that is included in "The Gift of Time." Which is a video essay about the importance of making time for creative pursuits by way of a relaxing sketchbook drawing. There's also a bonus Playlist on Spotify, "Studio Jams Vol. 2" I hope you enjoy it!

I'm grateful for all the friendly feedback here and on my Youtube Channel. Link in my bio. Cheers!

#kidlitart #illustrator #humanmadeart #sketchbook #sketchbookinspiration

Load More... Follow Brian on Instagram