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It has only been the past 2 years that I have realised that I do have a style. People used to tell me that they could recognise my work, but I never saw that myself. From time and confidence in my abilities I recognised I did have a style and that allowed me to own it.
I couldn't work without my pencil, my notebook. Thats where it all starts. Then I would need my Wacom, my Macbook pro and Adobe illustrator to bring my sketches to life.
I've worked with some amazing clients and on some awesome projects but I think my personal favourite was a mural I created for a small street art festival. I think it was because I could just do whatever I wanted. I also feel like this was the moment I really solidified and owned my design style. https://www.tillmancreative.co/project/robina-detour-street-art-festival
For my flash design, I was inspired by tattoo flash and old school sailor jerry style elements. Instead of using traditional tattoo elements, I had a bit of fun with it. I've always loved those toned back colours too. My New Wave design I definitely took inspiration from my love of old school 80's and 90's surf and skate graphics. Fun and punk rock!
The 2 that I designed for sure!
I'd love to see Bill Murray playing golf in them. That would be a career highlight for me. In reality though, I would love to see anyone at all rocking them. I love seeing my designs out in the wild. So if I saw someone enjoying themselves in a pair of boardies I designed, I'm stoked.
Boardshort and balaclava.
Either one of my murals that are in a public space for everyone to see OR just randomly seeing a t-shirt or boardies I designed worn by someone I don't know.
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