Here's my latest Macleans illustration! The obituary subject was part Cree, an avid cyclist, a volunteer who was involved in the Girl Guides, YMCA, and more. She worked at a graffiti art gallery in Winnipeg (the statue on the left side of the frame is the famous "Golden Boy" of Winnipeg, featured in a The Weakerthans song).
And here's the accompanying spot illustration for the Macleans iPad version:
The sketch, which is very close to the finished version. I finessed the feathers a little, though.
Should be out some time midweek!
-- Julia
7 comments:
Just gorgeous Julia!
Thanks very much :D
Beautiful. Those obits always leave me teary-eyed.
You should be very proud. It's lovely!
Thanks, Jody! I always consider it such a privilege that I get to honour the lives of Canadians from all walks of life :).
Thanks for the art work you did. That was my aunt, I know the family appreciates it.
Thank you so much for getting in touch, Kelsey. Whenever I illustrate one of these stories I always think of the family and hope they like my work. It means a lot to me.
I'm sorry for your loss. She sounded like a remarkable woman.
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