inspire

Here's a portrait of Yuko Shimizu that I'm working on for an IlloStories project (check the group out on Facebook). I took her pose from one of her photographs, then used colours, patterns and textures that were inspired by her artworks. This could be a front page for a book about her, or maybe a page for when her story reaches this point!

Quick art on a sandwich bag. Today's bag inspired by February being National Heart Month

A piece reflective of nature that delight eyes and inspire mind to create. The beauty in Earth by odd flowers dancing.

Even when everything sucks. Even when you're tired and uninspired. You'll surprise yourself, I promise.

Japanese girl inspired by James Tissot

A fun character inspired by crazy cottage escapades....

This is one of my favorite pieces. This was inspired by Repo! The Genetic Opera, but it means a lot more to me as well. Feelings of desperation and also a feeling of self control that really isn't there. Forcing myself to smile and all the while, feeling hollow inside.

Art inspired from a Mexican tale, in a Tim Burton style.

Inspired by adult coloring pages...

Created for my 5 year old Zathura obsessed son. Feedback: 'Can you put a ninja turtle in it?'. Sigh, typical client :)

Ink on A2 paper. Shadow puppet inspired.

Joan Miró inspired artwork.

The Roaring Lion - A Digital Painting I made, inspired by the iconic shot of Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh. Check out the link for a full breakdown - https://www.behance.net/gallery/54177919/The-Roaring-Lion

a doodle inspired by my nephew. He goes from 0-tantrum in .5 seconds flat. I love him.

mike_sheehan_studioThis is an old one from when I was working for a toy company. I always keep a sketchbook on my desk so whenever I'm waiting for the printer etc I can doodle. This one was inspired by listening to Mimi Pond on #npr on my way to the offic

Inspired by real life habits of mine, heheheh.

Inspired by what a Welsh newspaper article I randomly chanced upon had to say about the Green Man festival…

Inspired through sound and meditation

Jazz inspired whales for drawing no. 2 today!

Feeling extra inspired today, it seems!

Sunny daze and Animal Collective inspired, this is.

As I’m inclined to be!

Inspired by a drumming gig I was lucky enough to photograph earlier in the week. Fun times!

Inspired by things to come.

Reading about the Winter Olympics a few weeks ago inspired this piece. There are roughly 8 layers on here to build up the color.

Inspired by allsorts, as always :)

Sometimes, my demons inspire me in a weird way.

Not as apocalyptic as it looks or sounds! Inspired by a dream I had about committing a social faux-pas of the worst kind you could imagine.

Friday nights make good gig nights. This was inspired by one such event that happened not too long ago. :)