Graphic Design from Brook Johnson

Illustration

Botanical Illustration

A preparatory sketch of Giant Redwood pinecones.

It is anatomically correct and drawn to scale, and will be used as the basis for a pen and ink drawing.


Tease

Set of three erotic paintings.

Acrylic on canvas.


Rape Triptych

Triptych of three collagraph prints.

They were printed in reverse order from a single plate, which was built up in between each print.


Dance

Abstract illustrations depicting a dancer.

Acrylic on canvas.


A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A series of six vignettes and one double-page spread, illustrating Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The effect is achieved by using bleach over layers of ink.


AlBaraka Islamic Bank

An advertising campaign highlighting the way that AlBaraka concentrates on customer satisfaction. Although simple in design, this is the first time that an Islamic Bank has used illustrations to advertise their services.

Corporate profile for AlBaraka, summarising the bank and its services. Silver metallic ink was used.