My wife and I decided to rent a documentary the other night, and instead of going to the rental store with no ideas, I decided to make a list from some quick online research. I think I Googled “Best Documentary” or something. Typical.
I came across a friendly forum where folks were discussing their favorites, and I jotted them down as they appealed to me. I figured I could read the backs of the covers if thy were even in stock at the store. (And they have an amazing selection at Vis Art!) When I read Julia the list, I made a quick one or two line illustration of the titles. I thought these were nifty, and maybe worth a bit more time. Below is my original sketch, and some quick digital sketches. All movies I still have not seen.
Keep in mind these are only rough drafts of sketches.
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Some great concepts. Reduction is a great challenge.
More, please.
Thanks, Johno.
These are nice- of course my favorite one is the “Brief History of Time” sketch.
Chris, I was hoping you would like that one. And I hope time travel is going well with you.
Man these are so amazing. Don’t change a thing!
Thanks, Sundry. Your work is great! I’ve been wanting to take my collage to the streets, and you’ve inspired me.
Cheers!
congratulations great idea, great site and great work
hello from Mexico
Wow Awesome! I love them! :D
wow, these are really great! what typeface is that…?
Thanks everyone. Hana, the font is Univers.
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