January 2017 Horoscope Illustration of Capricorn

First illustration of 2017. Wow. I had a few rounds of sketches before I felt comfortable with a composition. This still doesn't match what I had in mind. It is supposed to feel much tighter...but physically the creature wouldn't fit in properly. I really want to step away from this kind of style and be more design oriented. More emphasis on shapes and form than line. This picture fails to do that.

Once again, the illustration is for the hyperlocal blog, Greenpointers.com.

Here was the prompt:

This month is all about goals and aspirations. Now that we’re in Capricorn, matters of career, goals, ambitions are on the brain—and you’ll be focused on who you want to be in the future, and how to get there. The sun will be in Capricorn until the 19th, and Mercury will be retrograde through the 8th. This means you should hold off signing contracts or making major choices with your job--which is what the first week of the month is for. outstanding tasks from 2016.

2017 - Happy New Year

Mien Gott. I can't believe we're in the year 2017. Time seems to be increasing in speed. A frightening thought.

Here's December 2016's last illustration. I'm not too proud of it. Once again, it was for the hyperlocal blog, Greenpointers.com.

Here was the prompt:

December is going to be a lively and upbeat month, as the new moon in Sagittarius will be a positive change, especially fore fire signs. In general, everyone will be feeling the urge to express themselves and break down stereotypes and old-age boundaries. Essentially, this is a month of “breakthroughs,” especially when they involve conventions that are harming more than helping.

The colors are a bit all over the place. I'm still struggling to get a consistent color palette together.

Better to get a piece done and out than not do it at all, though.

"Finished, not perfect."

November Horoscope Illustration - Jupiter and Pluto at Odds with Each Other

I don't believe in horoscopes, but I did an illustration for a hyperlocal blog called Greenpointers.com
recently and thought I'd share it. This might turn into a monthly thing, which is nice. Keeps me busy.

Here's the description for November's horoscope that I based the illustration off of:

For instance, since Jupiter and Pluto are at odds with each other, it could lead to arguments, bankruptcy, breakups, job loss, etc. It won’t be pretty. But this could also mean a fresh start for you, and for politics, for instance. Clearly, we all are in a position where we could benefit from change, so while it may be uncomfortable, it’s also good for the long run. 

My friend Audrey is a graphic designer and very much into astrology. She told me I didn't get it right. I went in with the Greek mythology angle when it really has nothing to do with that. Eh, too bad.

Here it is: