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I've chosen to interview a very talented illustrator with a traditional illustration style. Admittedly, on a contemporary illustration blog, this is somewhat an illegal undertaking according to my own rules. However, I am very supportive of the use of traditional techniques used by Paul Shipper, in contemporary movie art. Originally from the UK, now based in New Zealand, Paul is adamant that traditional styles still be used on film posters, and I would agree, especially in the case of certain epics, science fiction and fantasy films, promotional material, and so on.
Airbrush. Pencils. Paint. Brushes.
Photos from the studio. Taken with my iPhone.
ps|studio is an illustration, photography and design studio operating in the Waikato
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ps|studio
+64 021 821 165
paul@psstudio.co.nz
www.psstudio.co.nz
Sent from my iPhone
ps|studio
+64 021 821 165
paul@psstudio.co.nz
www.psstudio.co.nz
Sent from my iPhone
ps|studio
+64 021 821 165
paul@psstudio.co.nz
www.psstudio.co.nz
Sent from my iPhone
I have just joined in to the deviantART revolution... have a look at my page, leave comments, get in touch... it is a great place to find some amazing artists. Contemporaries like Adam Hughes, Matt Busch and my old friend Trevor Grove is on there... just scratching the surface with it, but will add more artwork and even some of my best photography in the coming months as time allows...
PS.
A new Star Wars illustration was commissioned by Corey Rogers, a Star Wars fan who found my "Once Allies" in the Star Wars Galaxy Series 4 card set recently.
He was compelled to get in touch and wondered if he could commission me to paint companion piece to the "Once Allies" base card illustration. The Galaxy 4 art I created showed a young Dooku alongside Jedi Master Yoda, in battle, on the same team. It was a play on the fact that Yoda mentions in Episode II that Dooku was once his apprentice... that was the main catalyst for the painting.
Upon receiving his email, I read the outline of what he had in mind, "in which Count Dooku, now Darth Tyrannus, is opening a Sith holocron with his new master, Darth Sidious." it sounded great and I really liked the idea of showing the next key moment in Dooku's story, that being his fall to the Dark Side.
So these illustrated scenes are from strories that actually pre-date the Star Wars prequel films.
Hope you enjoy them, and Corey, your painting is on its way to you!
ps|studio DPI is a multi faceted visual design company spearheaded by Paul Shipper incorporating the three disciplines that are at the heart of his artistic existence.
Design. Photography. Illustration.
Born in Manchester, England Paul grew up with a pencil permanently attached to his hand. Realising his talent for the visual Paul followed art and design through high school before graduating with a BA in Illustration and Animation from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK.
“My training really came from years of drawing and painting, studying the works of my inspiration, and sheer determination to making a dream become reality.”
While keeping a full time job Paul began illustrating professionally for himself, gathering clients and working on projects in his spare time. It was during this time that he firmly established himself in the design industry as well as becoming an accomplished photographer. Some of his proudest achievements have included receiving Star Wars work from Lucasfilm on the 30th anniversary of the franchise as well as working with clients such as Penguin Books NYC, Sports Illustrated, GQ Magazine and Topps Inc.
“I want to provide my clients with an enjoyable working experience with an end result that we can both be proud of.”
In 2007, Paul and his Fiancé left their UK lives behind in search of greener pastures and are now permanently based in New Zealand with their little girl. He began ps|studio DPI to bring together his three great loves and has enjoyed total success, servicing clients all over the world.
When he isn’t saving the world one illustration at a time you’ll find Paul practicing his drums and piano, exploring the country and spending precious time with his young family.
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