Illustrations using custom made halftones
Illustration by John Potter - Escape Key Graphics
You may have seen my previous custom halftone illustrations for a restaurant in Boca Raton, Florida. I had been wanting to try this technique for some time. I give credit to inspiration by artist Lee Wagstaff.
Once I figured out a methodology that worked for me I wanted to do more and experiment more. These illustrations are all based on existing illustrations I have done, but the method could be used for photography or basically any image with the right amount of contrast. So far I have made some illustrations using a bold pattern, more subtle patterns and one that is reversed with the pattern being the light part of the illustration. Two of these works have been put into commercial use as I mentioned before. The three illustrations above are available on various items, especially apparel on my store site. I haven't experimented extensively with different types of patterns but the potential is there. I could imagine some logos working as a pattern. Contact me if you are interested in having such work done.
PORTFOLIO SELECTIONS
- Custom illustration & covers: Featuring bespoke illustration, book and magazine covers, hand-drawn maps, and building renderings.
- Fine art & murals: Including one-of-a-kind paintings and drawings, the Custom Halftone Series, and large-scale murals.
- Design & motion media: Covering graphic design, plus video and motion and animated illustration.
- Mapping by application: Tailored maps for marine events, hospitality, waterfront, property, transit, municipal, recreation, and navigation needs.
- Additional creative work: Includes editorial covers, vehicle graphics, concept renderings, and public art.
- Mediums & formats: Ranging from digital vector and isometric projection to traditional paint, line art, GIS-based, aerial-style, and halftone.
- Software expertise: Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, and Premiere/After Effects for motion. More recently I have worked with AI.
