Carlos Garde-Martin

Logo for Heron Films

2011-03-27T12:33:00.001-07:00

I recently created this nifty little logo for friend and film maker Alec Heron. He wanted a fun and friendly logo that steered away from the cliched imagery... et Voila!

Publisher's Club Totummy Zine

2011-03-21T03:15:00.000-07:00

I'm very pleased to have my work chosen for the Publisher's Club zine. Unfortunately I couldn't make the networking event in Manchester as I had got tickets for the Affordable Art fair that weekend, but you can see some a great time lapse video of the event here. If you would like to purchase a copy please click here and do your bit to support independent publishing!

ps incase you didn't realise my one's on the left ;) thanks to Dave @Ammo for the snap.

Madame Geisha Exhibition

2011-03-07T07:34:00.000-08:00

For the Madame Geisha Spindle exhibition I decided to choose Life and Death as a theme to explore. The series of four each explore different metaphors and the juxtaposition of ideas.

Brighton Open House 2011

2011-03-07T07:05:00.000-08:00

At this year's Brighton Open House festival I will be selling some of my wares alongside an array of fantastic artists and illustrators including Pinky, Jonny Hannah, and Snorkus at the At Open House. Please check out the website where you can sign up to the mailing list and see the blog for regular updates.

http://atopenhouse.co.uk/

new twitter background

2011-03-03T03:20:00.000-08:00

To coincide with the new twitter I thought about time I created a new background. Using some doodles from my sketch that would otherwise be confined to those pages, I set about creating a repeating tiled image. Here's the tile, but head on over to my twitter page to see it in full repeating-tiled action http://twitter.com/#!/carlos_g_m

Yarn Fest 2011 Collaboration

2011-02-22T02:57:00.000-08:00

I was asked as a member of the Soupa Creative Network to take part in this years Yarn Fest Illustrationnarium event at the Book Club, Shoreditch. I illustrated the wonderful words of storyteller Rachel Rose Reid whilst she recited her version of the ancient Greek myth of Persephone. I created 45 stills on acetate, some of which were then worked over as she was narrating. Here's a few pics of the event taken by the lovely folk at Yarn.

Gatekeeper co-lab

2011-01-25T04:29:00.000-08:00

At the recent Inkygoodness show in Bristol I hooked up with an old school friend of mine Billy Scree AKA The Gatekeeper, and we decided that a collaboration was on the cards. He sent me some of his music which has inspired my art, which will in turn inspire his music. Music-imitates-art-imitates-music... or something like that. I'll be making a time lapse vid of me drawing which in turn he will write the score for. Here's an initial sketch of what came to mind when listening to his choons. To check his discography click here!

Promotional piece - customised poster tube

2011-01-25T04:19:00.000-08:00

Here is a promotional piece which I produced for one of my fav magazines. Inside were two posters and a set of badges for them. Fingers crossed they like it.

Mambo jambo

2011-01-19T06:31:00.000-08:00

You could help me become the next Mambo artist. Please vote for my design by joining the page and then liking my entry, it would make my day if you did ^_^ In return I will send good vibes your way whilst I'm busy doodling. http://on.fb.me/g4B2YS

Birdy for video

2011-01-14T10:47:00.000-08:00

Blogger and musician Jonathan Shipley from Brighton has made a pledge to create a song a week throughout the whole of 2011! For one of the songs he's making a video that features birds drawn by lots of creatives. Here's the bird I have drawn for the video. To find out more about him and his project please click here

10:10 illustration

2011-01-14T10:28:00.000-08:00

An illustration of mine was used for the Brighton and Hove 10:10 campaign website. If you want to find out more about ways in which you can cut your carbon click here

Middleboop feature

2010-12-17T12:44:00.000-08:00

I'm featured on the Middleboop's amazingly amazing music and art blog! See it here http://middleboop.blogspot.com/2010/12/middle-boop-designer-of-week-carlos.html

dreamboat pieces

2010-12-13T13:46:00.000-08:00

Here's a look at the Giclee print 'Star Gazer' and the 'Dreamboat in a bottle'. I'll be adding a photo diary of the dreamboat in a bottle soon. For such a small thing it took a long time to make, and was surprisingly challenging.

photos by Middleboop and Simon Hill

Inkygoodness Dreamboat exhibition

2010-12-09T16:38:00.000-08:00

If you are in Bristol Friday the 10th of December then head on over to start the bus (on Baldwin Street) for a music and art extravaganza! Inkygoodness is holding another one of its group shows only this time in collaboration with Dreamboat records. I'm showing an A2 Giclee print 'Star Gazer' and a customised ship in a bottle! Which was challenging to say the least. ^_^ I hope you enjoy the show.

Full details here http://inkygoodness.com/exhibitions

Nixon Mciness mural update

2010-12-06T12:50:00.000-08:00

Here's some more pics from the Nixon Mcinnes mural I'm doing as a Wet Paint Productions artist. They are such a great client, everyone in the office has been very friendly and chatty. Great bunch of people. ^_^

More Nixon Mciness mural pics

2010-12-03T14:10:00.001-08:00

Mural for Nixon Mcinnes

2010-12-02T15:02:00.000-08:00

Here's a sneak preview of a mural I'm creating for Nixon Mcinnes as one of Wet Paint Production artists. More pics to follow.

Photo by Ross Breadmore.

Digital Artist Tutorial Issue 13

2010-11-11T13:36:00.000-08:00

I was commissioned by Digital Artist magazine to create a tutorial. A reader wrote in asking how to add surreal elements in to his illustration. I really enjoyed writing the text and creating the visuals. It was made even more fun as surrealism is my speciality.

can you draw the internet?

2010-11-09T10:49:00.000-08:00

The internet is a place full of joy and danger in equal measure. Nowhere else could you find pirates, viruses, bots, boobs, worms, and cream pies! Here's my interpretation for the 'can you draw the internet?' project. Voting starts Friday 12th of November. If you like what I've done please vote here http://www.canyoudrawtheinternet.com/

I would be...

2010-11-02T10:52:00.000-07:00

Here's my rather snazzy edition to the I would be... project. I've always had a geeky obsession with cosmology, and can be found on occasion gazing at the stars with my mouth open wondering what it might be like up there. To see the other submissions check out the flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/iwouldbe/pool/with/5140444724/

more madame geisha pics

2010-10-23T13:16:00.001-07:00

Ape On The Moon feature

2010-10-22T00:45:00.000-07:00

There's a rather nifty interview with myself on the ape on the moon website, which you can read here
http://apeonthemoon.com/2010/10/21/rich-pop-surrealism-by-carlos-garde-martin/
Incidentally they also did a lovely write up about the recent Glug event where I was painting a porcelain skull, along with some other talented illustrators. http://apeonthemoon.com/2010/10/16/painted-skulls-at-glug/

Madame Geisha mural in progress

2010-10-18T12:14:00.000-07:00

Here's a few behind the scenes snaps of a mural I'm doing for Madame Geisha bar in Brighton. More to follow...

October's Rack n Ruin poster

2010-10-18T11:57:00.001-07:00

Here's this month's Rack n Ruin poster. It's held at Madame Geisha bi monthly. Notice this month's theme has a strong Halloween feel to it. No prizes for guessing where the inspiration came from for his skeleton suit.

Buy this month's issue of Digital Artist Magazine and see my mug in it... init!

2010-10-17T04:59:00.000-07:00

I was rather pleased to have been asked to be in this Month's Digital Artist Magazine. I have a full page to myself and my illustrations in the artist spotlight section. You can pick it up a copy from WHSmith's shops amoungst others. Here's a quote "One who stood out was 29-year-old Carlos Garde-Martin, who's exuberant and versatile artwork was a perfect fit for the theme of the show." Look out for next month's issue where I was commissioned to create a tutorial for them.

Glug skull painting finished

2010-10-13T06:59:00.001-07:00

Here is the finished skull, now it's just up to the lovely folk at the pottery cafe to do the glazing, and firing. I can't wait to see how vibrant the colours will be! Expect another update about it very soon and details on how you'll be able to purchase my skull along with the other artists in a special charity auction.

Glug photos

2010-10-11T08:06:00.001-07:00

Here are some lovely photos of last Friday's Glug, taken by photographer Craig Sawyer. http://bit.ly/cp2Aw3

Glug skull painting

2010-10-09T04:05:00.001-07:00

I was invited to customise a rather lovely skull for this month's Glug Brighton. Some of the south's top talent was on show doing their thang with Ollie Munden, Will Scobie, and Rosie Irvine to name a few. My design is quite complex, so rather than rushing it I'll be going along to the Pottery Cafe later this week to finish it off. Then next week the skulls will be auctioned off for charity. I'll make sure I post further pictures of when the line work has been done, and after it's been fired in the kiln.

five by 12

2010-10-03T05:49:00.000-07:00

I'm in this why not come along to the private view and say hi!

Five by 12 is an exhibition featuring an eclectic mix of artists spanning the creative genres. The basic premise is that the 12 artists will display 5 bits of work. With the show taking place in the pulsing heart of Manchester it's sure to be a lot of fun.

Artists exhibiting are Daniel Roaw - Carlos Garde Martin - David Hardy - Julia Chemerinskaya - Christopher Guest - Andy Parry - Vineta Gailite - Sam Sawdit - Rosien Weintruab - Andy Glinka - Linda Thorne - Laura Louise Cream.

Why not join the facebook page by clicking here
or visit the website http://www.msieveart.com/

Opening night 15th of October @ the Kraak Gallery, 11 Stevenson Square (just behind and round the corner from Hula Bar) Manchester, M1 1DB. Get there from 6.30 onwards!

Glug 8th of October

2010-10-03T01:06:00.000-07:00

This coming Friday the 8th of October I will be customising one of these rather fetching porcelain skulls with a rather spooky Halloween theme. It's for charity, and alongside mine there will be 14 other talented folks works which will be auctioned off to a good cause. You can attend the event by signing up to the Glug meetup page, please clicking here. I hope to see you there!

Creative Boom banner design

2010-09-27T09:19:00.000-07:00

I was asked to creative a new banner design for the inspire section of Creative Boom's freshly updated site. If you get a minute you should stop by as it's fast becoming the number 1 online magazine for the creative industries with a whopping 650,000 hits a month!

Issue 2 of Spindle Magazine out now!

2010-09-27T09:05:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of the latest issue of Spindle Magazine. I produced illustrations for the contributors page and the back cover. The launch party was last week at Jam in Brighton, it was quite a surreal experience seeing so many people who's faces I had drawn walking around. Get yourself on the mailing list because it was a brilliant night of live bands and entertainment.

Flyer for my teaching course

2010-09-15T00:34:00.000-07:00

Here is a lovely little flyer to advertise my course as there's still a few places to fill. You may see them dotted about Brighton in various locations. If you're interested call 01273 810210 now to book your place and avoid disappointment!

If you live in Brighton would you like to learn illustration?

2010-09-13T06:58:00.000-07:00

I will be teaching short courses in illustration at the Friends Centre, Brighton, from the end of September. If you would like a place please contact them to see if there are places still available. Below is a link where you can find out a bit more about the course.

http://www.friendscentre.org/arts-crafts.php

Inkygoodness play exhibition works

2010-09-12T13:38:00.000-07:00

Above is a selection of photos from the work that was shown at the Inkygoodness 'Play' exhibition earlier in the month. If you were unlucky enough to have missed the show I'll be exhibiting in another show next month called 5 by 12 in Manchester. More of an update about that later.

Video of the Inkygoodness private view

2010-09-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

If you were unfortunate enough to have missed the Inkygoodness 'Play' private view you're in luck. Multi-talented illustrator Dave Bain has compiled a rather neat video of the first night. See if you can spot my three works amongst the chaos!

Inkygoodness Play Exhibition Private View

2010-09-07T23:33:00.001-07:00

Last Thursday saw the opening of the Inkygoodness 'Play' exhibition. The private view was a massive success attracting well over 700 people! Many more have since been through the doors snapping up quality prints, badges, and painting's amongst other things. You can still catch the exhibition if you're quick, and grab some affordable art. The last day is Sunday the 12th of September. See the Inkygoodness website for more details.

A special 'Play' edition of Ammo Magazine was released to coincide with the exhibition. It features some wonderful work from a whole mix of different artists, some of which feature in the show. Massive thanks go to Dave from Ammo for letting me use some of his photos of the PV.

Behind the scenes @ Inkygoodness Play

2010-09-01T02:16:00.000-07:00

Here's a few snaps to wet your appetite for the show which starts Thursday! Full details are on the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=347723686167&ref=ts

Spindle Magazine

2010-08-25T06:37:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned by the lovely folk over at Spindle Magazine to illustrate their contributors page. It was a lot of fun as they were really open with the brief and allowed me to do my thang. Look out for the second issue which will be available in and around Brighton.

Play Sneak Preview

2010-08-25T02:58:00.001-07:00

Here is a sneak preview of one of the illustrations I will be exhibiting in the Inkygoodness Play exhibition.

See the facebook group for exhibition details

Inkygoodness Play Exhibition

2010-08-24T02:45:00.001-07:00

I'm very pleased to say that I will be exhibiting work in this years Inkygoodness exhibition at the East Gallery on Brick Lane, London. The show is the fourth instalment of these critically acclaimed shows. Alongside myself are illustrators Simon Wild, McBess, Dave Bain, and Lisa Hassell amongst many other from around the world. The theme is play and I will be selling some rather fetching digital prints for only £15, as well as a custom made jigsaw puzzle which is a lot more. Make sure you join the facebook group to find out more and register your interest. Come along to the private view for some free drinks kindly provided by Kopparberg.

facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=347723686167

Free game now available to play

2010-08-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

The game I designed for the Rack and Ruin club night at Madame Geisha was so successful I have decided to make it available to everyone as a free download. Head on over to my website where you can download the pdf file and print directly from your computer. Cut out the different accessories and you'll have hours of fun making ever more ridiculous combinations.

New twitter background

2010-08-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

Some doodles that never quite made it out of the sketch book have had new life breathed in to them. A lot have never been seen by human eyes before (except for mine of course).They have been rehashed and remixed to form my brand new twitter background.

New Rack and Ruin poster

2010-08-05T06:42:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! Rack and Ruin is back with another fun night of games, goods and erm... fun! I was asked to produce another poster and I thought I would make it a summery affair. Even going so far as to include the Pride colours. One thing I noticed about the octopus though is that he shares an odd resemblance to Alf Garnet, it's probably the bald head and tache combo.

I'm featured on Clever Baggers

2010-08-04T04:08:00.000-07:00

I've been featured as one of the 5 creatives to look out for. In an interview with Katy Cowan (of Creative Boom fame) she lists her most favoured up and coming new talent with in the creative industries. You can read the full article here.

Rack and Ruin Old Blue game

2010-08-03T09:26:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned by Madame Geisha for their Rack and Ruin night to produce a 'pin the tail on the donkey' style game. Asked to use my old blue character I set about devising ever more ridiculous accessories for him to adorn. I'll be putting the game on my site soon so you'll be able to play it at home.

posca doodle

2010-08-03T07:49:00.000-07:00

As it's been a while since I've posted much as I've been quite busy. I thought I might post some of the things I've been working on. This is more of a test for another project using posca pens.

home page spring clean

2010-08-03T07:16:00.000-07:00

I've given my homepage a spring clean as it's been a while, I hope you like my Mexican wrestling cockroach. Watch out because with all those arms he's bound to land a clothes line!

Pin Ups

2010-07-01T00:48:00.000-07:00

I have just released my first lot of badges for sale on the Soupa Emporium click here to have a look

Be the envy of your friends by owning these super cool pins. There are 2 packs of 4 badges to collect. Now you can wear the weird and wonderful characters, patterns, and sayings that inhabit my mind. There is enough variety in each pack to suit your entire wardrobe.

At £3.50 a pack they are a bargain!

You can also buy 2 packs for £6.00 - click here.

rack and ruin

2010-06-21T03:39:00.000-07:00

Rack and Ruin is a new and exciting club night for creatives, and is held in Brighton's number one bar Madame Geisha. I was asked to produce an illustration and logo for the launch of the bi-monthly event. The logo takes inspiration from old rock logos, and is filtered through my unique vision to create something new.

The front of the flyer is my interpretation of a creatives playground, the night provides a place where you can enjoy yourself and connect with fellow industry folk. The event is aimed largely at the fashion industry in Brighton, and this is reflected by my incorporating subtle references to fashion in this illustration.

Toe fluff collaboration

2010-05-27T01:26:00.001-07:00

If you haven't seen it already check out Steve Rack's latest collaborative project where he invites you to customise his kooky creation Toe Fluff. Here's my effort where I decided to doodle with in the parameters of the template. Yes I know I broke out it occasionally, but sometimes it's good to break the rules if it helps compositionally. see work from all the other artists who have participated here!

To Haiti with love is now live!

2010-05-24T14:33:00.000-07:00

The site features some fantastic postcards by designers and illustrators such as Anthony Burrill, and Ian Stevenson. My 'Eat Love' design is featured. You can send them to your friends for only a pound. This will go towards building new houses and creating better lives for the people if Haiti. Get sending and spread the love!! To Haiti with love.

Craft Guerilla illustration

2010-05-24T09:28:00.000-07:00

I was asked by Craft Guerilla to do a birthday themed illustration for their special birthday edition zine. I drew a teddy bear's picnic. You'll be able to buy a copy from their shop when it's available.

At the Movies! Spotify Playlist

2010-05-24T08:13:00.001-07:00

May’s theme is famous film songs. Download this playlis t and test your knowledge. Special brownie points if you can guess all of the movies the songs come from.

Nancy Sinatra, Billy Strange - Bang Bang (2006 Digital Remaster) (Feat. Billy Strange)
Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
Dan Hill - Its A Long Road
Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love [Theme From The Karate Kid Part II]
Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love
Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
Ray Parker, Jr. - Ghostbusters - from “Ghostbusters”
Sam Cooke - Cupid
G Tom Mac - Cry Little Sister - Original Lost Boys Film Version
Simple Minds - Don’t You (Forget About Me)
Tone-Loc - Wild Thing
Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory
Seal - Kiss From A Rose
The Doors - People Are Strange
Dropkick Murphys - I’m Shipping Up To Boston
Yello - Oh Yeah
Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
Harry Belafonte - Day-O (Banana Boat Song)
Jamiroquai - Canned Heat
Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
Sam Morrison Band - Old Time Rock N’ Roll
Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit
Ram Jam - Black Betty
Ben E. King - Stand By Me - Single/LP Version
The Coasters - Yakety Yak Don’t Talk Back

Doll Art Exhibition

2010-05-10T03:58:00.000-07:00

Above is a selection of images taken at the private view of the 'Doll Art' exhibition I was involved in this month in St Albans. My work comprised of two original Indian ink drawings entitled 'On the outside looking in' and 'Greetings' respectively, and the rather special Giclee print 'Evolution'. Printed using Hahnemuhle German Etch Digital Fine Art paper, and archival inks, which if kept in the right conditions are UV fade resistant for 200 years. Limited edition Giclee prints of 'Evolution' are available at a rather reasonable £80 each. Please email me for postage options.

photos taken by Elmira Arif Magomedova

Big Bang Bounce Mural

2010-04-26T11:23:00.000-07:00

Above is a selection of photos of the giant doodle I did for the Big Bang Bounce event in Shoreditch Saturday just gone. Thanks to all who came along.

Come and watch me doodle

2010-04-15T02:21:00.000-07:00

On the 24th of April I will be in Shoreditch Church @ The Big Bang/Bounce event doodling on some big boards. Come along and say hello, there's something for everyone to enjoy, full details on the event page.

Ultimate Power Ballads - Spotify Playlist 02

2010-04-14T02:08:00.000-07:00

Hey here's another instalment of playlist et album artwork. This one’s for all you cheesemeisters out there! Get you rock on and off to this ensemble of power ballad greats. Download to make sure you get your daily calcium intake.

Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
Whitesnake - Is This Love
Various Artists - Missing You
Meat Loaf - I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) (Radio Edit)
Bryan Adams - Heaven
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
Tommy Shaw (Of Styx) - Open Arms
Jefferson Starship - Jane
Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
Queen - The Show Must Go On
Guns N’ Roses - Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
Aerosmith - Cryin’
Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name
Europe - The Final Countdown
Foreigner - Cold As Ice - Single / LP Version
Kiss - I Was Made For Lovin’ You
Fleetwood Mac - Little Lies
Blondie - Call Me
Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Iron Maiden - The Trooper
Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever
Don Henley - The Boys Of Summer

Creative Boooooooooooom

2010-04-13T03:28:00.000-07:00

I am very proud to be the latest contributor over at Creative Boom! If you haven't been there already make sure you take the time to visit. It's a great place to find out what's going on in the creative world. With the contributors spanning the length of the country, find out what's happening in your local area right now!

'Pulpo' limited edition screenprint

2010-04-06T09:34:00.000-07:00

This delightful 3 colour A2 screen print features Pulpo the octopus. He has an unhealthy love of all things sweet, and a secret desire to be a rock star.

Each print was hand pulled by the artist and is signed and numbered. They are very rare, in-fact there are only 10 in existence so make sure you get yours before it's too late!

All prints will be shipped in a protective poster tube.

Now get on over to the Soupa shop before it's too late!

Personalised birthday card

2010-03-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a personalised birthday card I was recently asked to draw. It features lots of little critters, as well as a the odd touch of bling.

Word to ya mother!

2010-03-14T01:00:00.001-08:00

Here's a little Mothers Day card I drew on behalf of my daughter. Happy Mothers day every mum!

My first spotify playlist! Old Skool Flavaz

2010-03-10T05:23:00.000-08:00

Today I uploaded my first spotify playlist 'Old Skool Flavaz' which you can find here. It's a mix of Hip-hop and DnB. I designed some cover art to go with it. Let me know if you like the mix, or if I left any of your fav's out. I'll make another playlist for the one's that got away.

All aboard the scribble train!

2010-03-09T05:07:00.000-08:00

Here is my effort for this years big team scribble project. Everyone was given the same template of a train carriage. The resulting melee is then sorted out by the fantastic Oppy. With over 100 entrants in last years totem pole project, this year promises to be even bigger! I'm sure Oppy is rather busy pasting them together as we speak. The resulting colouring in zine will be available for purchase. I'll keep you posted on when it's available!

My illustrations are available to buy on Artybuzz!

2010-03-08T06:51:00.001-08:00

I have recently made some of my illustrations available to buy as t-shirts through Arty Buzz. As well as being a fantastic artists community, it is a great place where you can upload your artwork to showcase, and sell in a variety of formats. These include canvas art prints, giclee art prints, t shirts, and posters. So if you're an artist and looking to sell, make sure you check them out.

Here's a little bit more about their products. "We print onto 160 gram 100% cotton. We use a heat transfer printing method which gives all our t shirt prints a fade resitant and high quality image on the front of them."

If you want to purchase some of my t-shirts please go here

Each tee is priced @ £16.19

My new site is finally launched.... Hooray

2010-03-02T13:21:00.001-08:00

After some very hard graft the new site is finally set free into the world. The purpose of this site is to be simple, and easy to use. I'm very excited about the introduction of a live twitter feed, rss, mailing list, and a whole host of other ways to connect with me are now available on the site. If you can think of anything that could make the site better just let me know. I would love to hear your thoughts.

The Art Exhange

2010-02-24T12:05:00.001-08:00

I received an email this week from the designer maker Luke Twigger asking if I would produce a piece of art work for illustrator Kate Beckett through an art exchange. The way it works is 1 person invites 6 people to participate, they in turn invite 6 people who all create a piece of art for that first person. Then they invite six people and the sequence is repeated. I hope that makes sense, in the end you should receive 36 pieces of artwork from various creative types. This is a drawing I did for Kate Beckett with paint pens on MDF board, and it's called 'Mon Dieu'. I hope she likes it. If you want to be one of the artists I email drop me a line quick. carlos@carlosgardemartin.co.uk

To Haiti with love

2010-02-18T03:56:00.000-08:00

Here is my contribution to the tragic situation in Haiti entitled 'Eat Love'. You will able to purchase this as a digital postcard and raise some much needed funds to help those involved. I will post back to let you know when it is available to buy, it should be in the next couple of weeks.

Want to know more? Go to http://www.tohaitiwithlove.co.uk
you can also follow what's happening @ http://twitter.com/tohaitiwithlove
If you would like to take part, please email hello@tohaitiwithlove.co.uk

The Working Class Awards!

2010-02-18T03:47:00.000-08:00

Tigz Rice and Monsieur Cabinet have thought of a brilliant idea to invent an awards contest that is free to all! If you're an illustrator, designer, photographer, infact if your creative at all get your behind over to http://wcawards.wordpress.com/ and enter at once!

Happy Valentines

2010-02-14T05:54:00.000-08:00

I wish you a happy valentines day. My little doodle is about opposites attracting, this day being the only day of the year when an ardvark and an ant could conceivably get it on.

Little White Lies Kick Ass Comic

2010-02-12T06:40:00.000-08:00

Here's my submission for the Little White Lies competition Kick-ass creative brief. The brief was to turn your favourite film in to a comic book. I don't usually work in this format, and trying to condense a film to 6 frames was a challenge, but I really enjoyed the process. I hope that shows through.

I chose one of my favourite films of all-time 'Enter the Dragon'. Bruce Lee is a true pioneer, paving the way for Kung-Fu in pretty much all action films today.

Glug 2010

2010-02-08T03:20:00.000-08:00

The Basement in Brighton is such a great venue.
My friend Ben's robot is constructed from the amazingly fun PlayShapes. Unfortunately in a freak phone dropping incident my images were erased from time and space. However when the images are uploaded to the PlayShapes Flickr account, I'll post them on here.
My friend Ben's rather disturbing foetus. The frowny placenta was added after.

Here are some characters of mine that I drew on the giant board provided for all to doodle. Notice mine has been tagged! I feel privileged :)

Last Friday saw the second instalment of Glug Brighton. I have to say it was a freakin' awesome night, and it was a good chance to get to know some of my fellow creatives that live and work in Brighton and Hove. Apologies for the abysmal photos but I only had the camera on my phone, which I happened to drop several times.

doodle dog

2010-01-29T02:05:00.001-08:00

I got the urge to doodle on my new pencil sharpener. No prizes for guessing where the pencil goes.

The Soupa Store is now open for business!

2010-01-25T11:31:00.000-08:00

You can now purchase my '2 cool for yule' plushies from the fantastic Soupa shop. More items to follow so check back for an update very soon. http://www.soupa.bigcartel.com/product/too-cool-for-yule

A big thank you to OK-JO for all her hard work in putting the site together, it looks fantastic!

Sneaky Peek of 'Things that aren't that easy to see'

2010-01-22T08:07:00.001-08:00

These are a few images from my latest project called 'Things that aren't that easy to see' in progress. It's one gigantic continuous drawing in a concertina book format, and it will be available to buy from the Soupa store when it opens in the near future.

'A collection of my thoughts' featured on creative review blog

2010-01-14T04:49:00.001-08:00

This is a self promotional illustration for my new business cards. Capturing my imagination whilst drawing, in turn captures the imagination of others. Unfortunately the ghost got out!!! The illustration has made its way on to Creative Review's Blog http://www.creativereview.co.uk/feed/january-2010/14/collection-of-thoughts

2 Cool for Yule update

2009-12-19T07:03:00.001-08:00

Some more pics of 2 Cool for Yule @ The Bricklane Christmas Market. It's on until Sunday the 20th of December. So if you're after something a little different to the usual Christmas gifts come on down to the Soupa Market!

Too Cool For Yule!

2009-12-16T03:24:00.001-08:00

From left to right: Missile Toe, Rain Brigadeer, and
Bah Dumbug

Hi all this is the 'Too Cool for Yule' range of plushies I've been feverishly working on with the help of Santa's Elves. They are limited edition, each design only has 20 in existence. So pop down to the Bricklane Christmas market from the17th-21st December and grab yourself an alternative Xmas Pressie. I'll be on the Soupa Market stall along with all the other talented folk from Soupa Creative Network.

Ho Ho Ho! Soupa xmas market

2009-11-25T04:15:00.000-08:00

Come and have a great day out and grab yourself some art! Limited editions and exclusives a plenty!

POPsicle - Inspired by the Tate Modern Exhibition 'Pop Life' from initial ideas through to completion

2009-11-02T01:25:00.000-08:00

Initial Ideas after seeing the exhibition

Initial Ideas after seeing the exhibition

Initial Ideas after seeing the exhibition

Initial Ideas after seeing the exhibition

Initial Ideas after seeing the exhibition

Initial Ideas after seeing the exhibition

I combined all my ideas together that I liked and drew a composition straight on to paper. I always feel it is better to just draw directly, I find that if you use pencil as a guide you tend to loose your spontaneity. Another advantage is that it speeds up the process and you think more about what you are doing. Unfortunately I don't have an A3 scanner so I had to scan in the drawing in 3 parts and assemble it in Photoshop.

I was not totally happy with everything in the composition, see if you can spot what I've changed from the previous version. If there was a lot that I was unhappy with I would just draw it again but the change is minimal and for the better of the composition.

The next step was taking it into Illustrator. I initially wanted to take inspiration from the colours used in the exhibition logo but I had a nagging feeling that it wasn't finished and was missing something.

Tadaaaa! I did have to swap some of the colours round make the introduction of yellow work. Just by adding an extra colour the design has been elivated to another level and communicates my message of fun and pop alot more. I think it's imperative that you develop the skill of self analysis and knowing when and when not to add to a piece of work.

Halloween Flyer

2009-10-27T04:21:00.000-07:00

An illustration I've just done for a Halloween flyer, spooky stuff! Mwahahahahahahaaaaaa...

Vote for my threadless design

2009-08-29T03:49:00.000-07:00

Tits and Ass has made its way over to Threadless. Please take the time out to vote for me. Your vote could make the difference :) http://www.threadless.com/submission/228380/Tits_and_Ass

Cheers

Tits and ass...

2009-08-07T02:28:00.000-07:00

This line drawing comes from my love of the english language, and its many double entendres. I've already transfered it on to a tee for myself, and I might turn it into a screen print too, sweeeeeeeet! *~*

Soupa's August Website Banner

2009-07-29T06:38:00.000-07:00

I was asked to do this months website banner over at Soupa. The inspiration was my interpretation of summertime. Eating rock, deck chairs, ice cream, and wasps. They're all there!

Click the picture for the full size image.

Hire an Illustrator!

2009-07-20T06:07:00.000-07:00

I've got myself a little gallery over at Hire an Illustrator! Others include Jon Burgerman and Poked Studio to name a few, check it out...

Skull Duggery now available for all to download! Can you beat my score?

2009-07-17T14:09:00.000-07:00

Download your free game of Skull Duggery! Just type www.carlosgardemartin.co.uk/skullduggery.swf into your mobile browser and it will start to download automatically. If your phone does not support flashlite you can still play it via your web browser.

Take a photo of your best score and email it to carlito1981@hotmail.co.uk

So far mine's 74, now go catch dem skullz!!!!!

Carlos Garde-Martin 74

Rachael C 41

I Like Characters

2009-07-11T02:27:00.000-07:00

My 'Two of a Kind' game has made its way on to the amazingly amazing ilikecharacters.com, Steve Racks wonderful site about all things character related. Take a look at the cutting edge of character design from around the globe!

My tribute to 'The King of Pop'

2009-07-07T15:21:00.000-07:00

Rest in peace dude, you were the greatest!

Click the image to see a larger version

My own Soupa page!

2009-07-01T06:21:00.000-07:00

I now have my own page on Soupa Creative Network, just look in the Creative Showcase http://soupa.wordpress.com/creatives/carlos-garde-martin/. A big thanks to Jo for letting me join in the fun! Now head on over there for some 'Visual Nourishment'! Mmm Tasty :)

New Blood Pics

2009-07-01T05:29:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who helped put the show together, you did such a fantastic job. The Hertfordshire Stand looked brilliant. It was great to see lots of people there enjoying the show, and it was a great experience to be part of New Blood 09.

The great British summer

2009-06-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

With all the nice weather we've been having, I thought I would do a little sketch to celebrate the great British summer.

Skull Duggery

2009-06-25T02:34:00.001-07:00

I have created a new game to be played on mobiles that have flash lite capabilities exclusively for D&AD's New Blood. If you want a go you'll have to come and meet me at the National Hall, London, Olmypia at the Hertfordshire Uni stand on the 29th or 30th of June, I will be bluetoothing the game to who ever wants a copy free of charge. I hope to see you there.

Illustration Mundo

2009-06-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

I have recently joined up to Illustration Mundo http://www.illustrationmundo.com/illustrators.php?user_id=13979 A great place for all things illustration, and well worth a look!

Fecal Face Gallery

2009-06-12T05:31:00.001-07:00

I Have recently set up a small gallery showing a small selection of my images over at http://www.fecalface.com/SF/ Here is the direct link my gallery http://www.fecalface.com/users/program/list_albums.php

New Blood

2009-06-12T03:21:00.001-07:00

I am very much looking forward to being part of The D&AD's annual New Blood event at the end of the month. I have been picked as one of the top students graduating from my class and I am very proud to be representing Hertfordshire University. Hopefully I will meet some of you nice industry folk for a chat and biscuit (though not necessarily in that order). I will post some pics on here from the event when I can. Oh and if you are thinking of coming then you need to make a pledge here's a link to mine http://newblood.dandad.org/#2383