I've been doing some thinking lately, yes I do think. And I've decided to change things up a bit and crete a new series of prints.

This series is of minimalist prints are based on quotations from past authors and philosophers. I’ve always found comfort in little witty one liners because most tap into one commonality that we all share… human nature. I illustrate them all by hand using pen and ink and then digitally render them. Enjoy!

A brief look into the simple mind of me.

When I think back to my childhood, memories flood my mind sparking visions of colorful superheros. Large powerful beings who all wanted to do good for humanity by fighting evil and saving the universe... all doing this in their undies. 

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So I started with the thought of doing something 'Different'. Every Star Wars print/poster I've come across either is either dark, to detailed, and overly complex. What I hoped to capture when creating these prints is a minimalist approach to the epic films. Making bright and cheerful prints, something everyone could enjoy! Boy, girl, man, woman, Wookiee you name it.

I first started off sketching them by hand, figuring out what I wanted to portray in each print. I needed epic iconic elements that would suit the movie and ultimately inform the viewer right away as to what they are seeing.

Second, I photographed the sketches and outlined them in Illustrator. Straightening up the lines and creating perfectly balanced shapes. Adding colour to them and playing around with sizing.

Next I added a layer of texture. Color burning the effect, overlaid on top of the illustrated work, adding a feeling of depth to the print.

Typography was then added over each of the prints, lined up perfectly centered and horizontally aligned with each other, so that if purchased as a 3 some they would be in perfect harmony.

Voila! A print ready for Sale!

I would like to welcome you all to the DD Design Different blog. I’m hoping to provide all of my customers a more in-depth experience behind the brand DD. Explaining not only the products I make, but the process and thought behind them. Also if I catch anything that pleases my eye I’ll sure to post it. Please leave any feedback you like and I’ll be sure to be responsive.

Thanks

DD

Ryan McArthur