Monday, June 11, 2012

Latest Macleans illo on newsstands this week

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

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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Just gorgeous Julia!

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  2. Julia MinamataJune 11, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Thanks very much :D

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  3. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful. Those obits always leave me teary-eyed.
    You should be very proud. It's lovely!

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  4. Julia MinamataJune 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks, Jody! I always consider it such a privilege that I get to honour the lives of Canadians from all walks of life :).

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  5. Kelsey FitzgeraldJune 16, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Thanks for the art work you did. That was my aunt, I know the family appreciates it.

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  6. Julia MinamataJune 16, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    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.

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  7. Julia MinamataJune 16, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss. She sounded like a remarkable woman.

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