Jeff and Randall of Dark Colour approached me and asked me to design an event poster for their event at The Comet. Their fans and frequenters of The Comet needed a way to find out about the upcoming show. I illustrated and designed the poster. The illustration was based on a story of a man who was fleeing his home with his family. He was separated from them and ran to try and catch the train they were on. I began with a light Sumi ink wash, building up the dark areas then using a fine-tipped brush and a fountain pen, then I added the details. Posters were printed and hung in the area, the show was a success filling the Comet with fans old and new.
![Dark Colour | Event Poster displayed on city bus stop](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6fe111852d2a48dbacaf0c302a1d3f51/dfc633b3-48de-4246-ae4d-5634230dd9e2_rw_1920.jpg?h=cc9abeb6adcd31cf6dc1f27960f36575)
Dark Colour | Event Poster displayed on city bus stop
![Original Sumi ink drawing of man running to catch a train](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6fe111852d2a48dbacaf0c302a1d3f51/c3d46fa8-7f48-43c3-96a1-b91cd32b6ffc_rw_3840.jpg?h=dd9f2f74cd2bf305efdb34e4d35bfaa2)
Original Sumi ink drawing
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Color and type study
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Color and type study
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Sketches