My Illustrated bird's nest "Wired" Logo for April 2013..

...is in this month's issue! Last November I was asked to illustrate the iconic "Wired" logo for their Magazine's April issue here in the UK. Every month they commission an artist/designer to re-create the logo in a new way for the magazine's credits page. 

I am happy to say that I can now finally show you the complete logo... (click for larger view)

It was quite a challenge to design the letters as the square shapes forced me fit the natural flow of the twigs, branches etc into an unnatural square shape! There is also a lot of space to fill up - especially in the center part of the "D" where I resorted to adding in another smaller nest. The "I" and "E" were much easier to fill out of course. Below are some single letters and close-ups of some of the details:

  

As it appears in this month's issue: 

And here is the front cover of the issue:

Tattoo: A Phoenix Risen!

A few weeks ago I accepted a commission to illustrate a phoenix in the style of my crow series from 2011,(see here). It is to be part of quite a large tattoo including the two crows which will spread over the back and up towards the shoulders. A mythological creature was a fun challenge!

 

After finishing the requesting colour-scheme, I then painted my own, more fiery version....this one is much more my style!

Edit: You can now purchase the red/orange phoenix as a fine art print in my Etsy shop here

Images are copyright Amy Holliday. Please do not use without permission. 

Wild Rabbits in the Sunshine

A very short series of wild rabbits in the sunshine. These drawings are from a while ago and I had been itching to paint them for quite some time, so when I had a chance 

to finish them it felt so good to finally see them in colour! 

I can't wait for Spring to finally take hold in the uk, it feels like one endless winter here!

All images (C) Amy Holliday all rights reserved do not use without permission.

Cat Breed Studies: Siamese

The final of my large cat series for now, a very playful Siamese. I used a more subtle colour-scheme for this one to emphasize the delicate neutral colours of the fur. More info on this feline breed series can be found in the previous post here. 

More cats:

Maine Coon

Russian Blue

Ginger Tabby

Silver Tabby

Siamese

Cat Breed Studies: Silver Tabby

A silver/grey tabby this time, I love their markings and golden eyes. More info on this feline breed series can be found in the previous post here. 

More cats:

Maine Coon

Russian Blue

Ginger Tabby

Silver Tabby

Siamese

Cat Breed Studies: Ginger Tabby

A slightly amused, very mischievous looking ginger tab....I think I may write a little story to go with these. More info on this feline breed series can be found in the previous post here.

More cats:

Maine Coon

Russian Blue

Ginger Tabby

Silver Tabby

Siamese

How very Out-Of-Season...Festive Mince Pies

In-keeping with the theme and style of my classic tea-room cakes.....traditional mince pies complete with a sprig of holly. I was lucky enough to have some (still!) left over from Christmas, so I was able to work from life with these. For a possible 2013 Christmas card. 

Which one is your favourite?