Salamunic Illustration

Weekly Inspiration: Jacques Tardi

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:17:00 +0000

I decided to start a series of posts dedicated to artists that keep me motivated and inspired each week. Lately I've been looking at the French comic book artists Jacques Tardi (often credited as simply Tardi). Known for his fantastic World War I graphics novels, I was introduced to his work through his award winning classic It Was The War Of The Trenches. His line work is absolutely spectacular and his simple use of color is really something I'm trying to adopt in my own illustration work. To see more of his work, click here. enjoy!

Tokyo Street Sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:45:00 +0000

Late night sketch. Can't sleep...

New Illustration for the NDIA

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:50:00 +0000

This is a recent ad illustration for the NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) via MOAA (Military Officers Association of America). The theme was Mental Health: Linking Warriors and Their families, Government, and Society. The concept was a soldier with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD arriving home and being supported by his family. Tried to keep it more graphic this time around. Below you can also see some of the other concepts I submitted.

Japanese Corner Store

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:44:00 +0000

Taking a little break from work with a quick environmental sketch.

March Open Forum

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:52:00 +0000

Hey guys, I’m having an open forum later this month and anyone who’s in the Richmond, VA area is invited to join me for a chat. It’s not a presentation, but more of a Q&A on the industry and the general freelancing career, so I’ll be answering anyone’s questions. Hope to see you there. (Poster design by Monica Janelli).

Tyreese from The Walking Dead

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:34:00 +0000

This was a full page illustration of Tyreese (Chad Coleman) from The Walking Dead for Richmond Magazine.

A Good Day To Die Hard

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:12:00 +0000

I'm working on a series of 'semi-comical' celebrity editorials. This is the first one, Bruce Willis from A Good Day To Die Hard.

Excellent figure drawing references

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:26:00 +0000

Another site with beautiful figure drawing references. HERE.

FREE Anatomy Books (PDF)

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:56:00 +0000

THIS site has a ton of free Anatomy Books (by Burne Hogarth) for download. It's a fantastic source for art-study material and there are even scientific journals available for free (for anyone who's interested). Some of the Anatomy books are in Russian, but most are in English. It's all about the images though, so it's no big deal!

Viking Sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:09:00 +0000

Late evening Viking dood sketch. :)

Farewell 3X3, I Thought You Were Better Than This

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:57:00 +0000

This article is a prime example of why I don't submit to these kind of competitions anymore!!!!

This is such a terrible attempt at tricking young, unexperienced artists into submitting to their 3X3 show. Just because an artist isn't submitting to 3X3 anymore, doesn't mean they're not around. The illustration field doesn't primarily exist in the 3X3 bubble...or any competition for that matter. This is a crude and offensive missrepresentation of the field and I'm outraged.

Illustrators last for only 10 years? That is BULL!!!!!
Most illustrators start figuring things out after 10 years and their work starts branching out beyond just editorials......into comics, movies, concept art, advertising, toys, fine art...and so on. Just because an artist is not submitting to 3X3 means they're not around?...NO, it's because they've become wiser and figured out that it's a publication that means nothing to their careers in the long run.

Us illustrators need to stand together against people like this. Don't buy into this garbage...we're better than this.!!!!!

Read the article HERE.
Continue the conversation HERE.

An excerpt from the discussion:

The Walking Dead Warm-Up

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:06:00 +0000

Coffee, breakfast, rewatching season three of The Walking Dead and doing some screenshot studies ...life is good. :)

Sketchbook MEME

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:02:00 +0000

I was going through some of my old sketchbook work....and some of the older pieces really made me gag...so I decided to do this fun little MEME. :)

Balcony View

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:23:00 +0000

View of my apartment complex from my balcony. Too many baren trees.

Burgundy

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:54:00 +0000

I typically rely on just line work in my sketchbooks...but I've been having a lot of fun adding some burgundy Prismacolor values to the sketches. Some people have asked me what I use for the white areas - it's just white paint bucket in Photoshop. It helps the drawing 'pop' a little and it makes the line work stand out more. This was a quick self-portrait before lunch time. I don't get out much as I'm stuck in the studio pretty much 24-7, so it's getting a bit old drawing my apartment and doing self portraits. :)

Late Evening Snack

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:36:00 +0000

After a long day of work...a quick sketch to wrap things up for the day, a doodle of my kitchen corner.

Embracing the AM

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Early warm up sketch after breakfast. And no, I don't drink wine for breakfast. haha. :)

Too Early to Draw

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:31:00 +0000

Did a quick self portrait right after rolling out of bed. Something tells me I need a haircut. :P

Workspace Speed Sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:14:00 +0000

Super fast, early morning warm-up sketch of my workspace. Feels good to be back in the Moleskine. Helps me loosen up a bit and I feel like I'm having more fun with the squigglier lines. :)

A Great Article on Why Resumes are Dead!

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:28:00 +0000

A MUST READ fellow illustrators!!

A superb article on why resumes are DEAD and why BIOs are the way to go. I've build my entire career based on this principle and haven't used a resume in over 7 years.

One of the worst things I see young artists do is post a "traditional resume" on their website. It's tacky, it's ugly, it's old fashioned.....and it's useless.

Art directors want to know who "you" are as a person. You need to develop "relationships" with clients... and introducing yourself through a personalized bio is a great way to start. I wish more schools would stress this out. Dear rising illustrators....your website is your everything. How you present yourself there IS your resume.

Times are changing and you need to change with them.

Read the article HERE!

Moleskine Sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:46:00 +0000

Found an old Moleskine lying around with a few blank pages left, so I decided to do a quick self portrait. Oh how I miss drawing in the Moleskine, ...the paper quality is so superior to everything else out there. :)

Speed Sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:45:00 +0000

Quick early morning speed sketch...warming up for the day.

Popidiot T-Shirts

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:58:00 +0000

Recently bough some amazing T-shirts from my good friend and fellow artist Kelly Alder. He has an amazing selection of designs for both men and women. Check out his store!

Charlie Day as Green Man

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:53:00 +0000

I was looking at some hilarious costumes of Green Man online and I couldn't help myself but to draw this.... So, this is to all you Sunny fans out there!!!!

Samurai

noreply@blogger.com (Tin Salamunic) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:09:00 +0000

Had some fun drawing this Samurai dude today. Feel like I went overboard with the inks a little bit?! What are your thoughts?! :)