Illustration of Boats at a Marina
Illustrator, Designer: John Potter - Escape Key Graphics
Client: Allsports Productions
This illustration was created for the 2016 Stuart Boat Show and was updated for the 2017 show to give it a fresh perspective while retaining the spirit of the original artwork. For the new version, the view was expanded to include additional boats, and a vibrant Florida sky with a bright sun was added to create a dynamic, energetic scene.
The illustration is entirely vector based and was produced in Adobe Illustrator. The process began with hand drawn sketches inspired by photographs I took, which were then refined into the final digital artwork. While the technical process is detailed, the goal is always to preserve the vitality and character of the initial sketches.
This updated version was designed as a double page spread, making it suitable for publication while maintaining clarity and visual impact. It appears in the October issue of Southern Boating Magazine, bringing a lively, colorful depiction of the Stuart Boat Show to readers both in print and on newsstands.
Double page spread revised version of the same illustration used for the Stuart Boat Show 2016. See it here.
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