Who's In Charge? - Exhibition

The guys at Spot The Tiger recently held an exhibition at the Dreamspace gallery in London. On show was my 'Brain For Sale' piece, and a great line-up of artists from all over the globe. Unfortunately I didn't get chance to make it down, but heres a glimpse of how it looked.



Posted on July 19th 2010


Bertrand Franklin

My submission to Colonel Windpipe's Musical Brigade. This is Lance-Corporal Bertrand Franklin, and he likes to rock the shit out of that cowbell.



Posted on June 20th 2010


Dumb & Dumber

The new Illustration Rally theme is 'European Countries" and I was picked to come up with something for Austria. I took my inspiration from the film Dumb & Dumber.



Posted on June 19th 2010


And The Winner Is

A couple of weeks ago I won some goodies via Twitter. The goodies in question are a set of 5 patterns from Carlton Hibbert, who runs the excellent site Patterns For Colouring where you can download and print a great collection of patterns and doodles.



Posted on June 11th 2010


Tesco Air Max

This is my contribution to the Mat Dolphin 'One Plain, One Fancy' project. I chose to do some 'Tesco two-stripes (one plain) & Nike Air Max (one fancy).

You can check out the gallery here.



Posted on June 7th 2010


Don't Panic

This is my entry for the Don't Panic poster competition for the theme 'Time". It is currently up for voting until 15th June.

Vote Here



Posted on May 27th 2010


OK Periodicals #4

The new copy of OK Periodicals landed on my desk today, very pleased to see my 'Barry?' illustration was featured on the first page! It's a really great magazine featuring some amazing design / photography / illustration talent, so check it out.


Posted on May 15th 2010


Spot The Tiger

I recently completed an illustration for the Spot The Tiger weekly debate question.

Week 47 / Q. Should we legalize the sale of human organs?



Posted on May 10th 2010


Twitter Background

I made myself a new repeating pattern for my twitter background. Follow me here - @deanzappy



Posted on April 28th 2010


Toe Fluff

This is my custom Toe Fluff character for Steve Rack's exhibition on June 30th. His name is Wuffy and he loves using high impact volumising mascara! All the details about the event can be found at www.toefluff.co.uk



Posted on April 22nd 2010


P is for Pattern

I submitted the letter P for Illustration Rally Tried out something a bit different for this one, and really like the result.



Posted on April 19th 2010


Raspberry & Vanilla

The sudden appearance of spring inspired this little illustration.



Posted on April 13th 2010


Doodle Doodle

Have been scribbling in my new Moleskine, here's a couple of double page scans.


Posted on March 30th 2010


Dean's Happy

I got myself a new iMac! Must say its good to have a working computer again and can't wait to get on with some new work.


Posted on March 23rd 2010


Ammo Magazine

Received my copy of issue 2 through the post this morning, really well finished mag with some excellent illustrations, including my 'Buzz' piece on page 49. Buy it here.


Posted on Jan 29th 2010


Munny Pics

Finished doodling now, hope you like it!


Posted on Jan 28th 2010


New Venture

I have recently joined forces with another freelance designer based in Manchester, to produce collaborative design work under the name MakeThatTwo™. The website is currently under construction and we are busy working on new projects already. Follow our progress on Twitter.

Posted on Jan 15th 2010


Ho Ho Ho

Merry Christmas! Received a customizable Munny from my girlfriend, I’ll upload some pictures once I’ve been busy with the POSCA’s.


Posted on Dec 25th 2009


Yay!

Received word that one of my illustrations will feature in issue 2 of Ammo Magazine, I will update with pictures once it has been released.




Posted on Dec 5th 2009


Home Sweet Home

I am now back in the UK, based in Manchester for the foreseeable future.


Posted on Nov 14th 2009


Wish I Was There

My submission for Positive Posters was exhibited at the Rooftop bar in Melbourne last night.

P.S That's not me!



Posted on Nov 12th 2009


Big Up

Thanks to Cut-Click magazine for featuring my Meaning of Life illustration in issue 13.


Posted on Oct 8th 2009


Ello' Ello'

DeanZappy.com now up and running!

Posted on Sept 29th 2009