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Azkatraz: It’s a Harry Potter fan and academic symposium, held in San Francisco in July 2009! I got to design some of the Programme Book and logos needed for the conference.

All designs and images property of HP Education Fanon Inc.

PROGRAMME PAGES
1. Warden’s Desk, without copy text. The concept was to have a jumble of magical items, paper (for the text) and other knick knacks on the two-page graphic spread. Done in Photoshop.

2. Hotel map. I got full rein to create a ‘prison map’ for the programme book so the attendees could find their way between the floors. Again, the conceptual theme was whimsical with a bit of black humour. This was another two-page spread in the book.

TICKETS
1. Ticket for the WROCK (or ‘wizard rock’) concerts. The concept was supposed to reflect concert posters, leaning on the retro side.

2. Ticket for the Dessert with Chris Rankin (actor from the HP movies). I think the concept was for a Willy Wonka style ‘Golden Ticket’, since this dessert was a much sought-after treat for the fans.

LOGOS
Fog Bowl Tournament! What would a Harry Potter conference be without Quidditch? Designs were needed for the tournament itself as well as the team logos. All designs were printed on t-shirts for the Quidditch players and referees to wear.

DESIGNS
1. Design made into door hangers. Concept meant to imitate 1939 British motivational posters. Done in Illustrator.

2. Design for an Arrest Warrant. Cute idea to tie into the theme of the conference. The idea was for the warrant to look very stern and official. Done in InDesign.

All in all, a very fun experience. I got a Fog Bowl Tournament t-shirt as a bonus. It’s so silly, it’s awesome.

Picnic with fish takeaway and the proposal suggestion is made. What will her answer be?

A personal commission for non-commercial use.

Done in Photoshop.

I’ve been commissioned again by the lovely organizers of the Sirens annual conference to do a logo for this year’s theme.

About Sirens:

The conference, both scholarly examination and professional retreat, welcomes academics, authors, professionals, and readers to attend—and provide varying perspectives on fantasy books by women, female characters in fantasy works, the market for fantasy by and about women, and how to support women in fantasy literature.

Art created using Photoshop and Illustrator.

The 2008 logo (theme: warriors)

The 2009 logo (theme: faeries)

Art copyright © 2006-9 Narrate Conferences, Inc.

The Wizard of Oz is a pretty beloved public domain! These are some commissions for cover illustrations for a role-playing game, based on the Oz series. Read more about the game Adventures in Oz.

The story cover

The game cover

Done in Photoshop

Tattoo commission: Britannia looking snarky. The concept goal was to eliminate the right-wing stigma generally associated with her in the UK.

Tattoo commission: Owls with inspirational saying. I forgot where the quote came from…Oscar Wilde? Anyway, the concept goal was to imitate Marie GrandPre’s art.

Bookplate commission: Books and yarn. The goal was simple: books falling on yarn, to reflect the interests of the client. Sweet and simple.

All images done in Photoshop.