Back To The Future

In 1985, two awesome things came into the world. Late in the year a young boy was born, and that boy would then grow up to be the 'man' thats writing this very post.
But earlier in the year Steven Spielberg took a chance on making a film about time travel, through the aid of a DeLorean.
The film of course is Back To The Future, a film by Robert Zemeciks. It, like me, celebrate 25 years so here's my doodle. Great Scot!

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Another old picture found in the hundreds and hundreds of photos we have at home. Again, it was my dads keen eye that took this nice little image.

The Low Anthem

Recently after a recommendation from a friend, I've been listening to a nice little album by a band called The Low Anthem. The album is called Oh My God, Charlie Darwin and its pretty cool so I say you guys check it out.
I drew this picture taking the lyrics from one of the songs Ticket Taker. I thought it was a pretty cute line so I thought why not have a shot at making a nice drawing from it, as its been a long time since I did any doodling of late. Good to see I can still do it as I'm happy with the outcome.

website - www.lowanthem.com

Brian Clough

You can now get your hands on Prints of the legend that was Brian Clough.

Print on Gloss Paper
210mm x 297mm
Edition of 10
All hand signed

"I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one."

Blink 182

To celebrate the fact that Blink 182 are back together and are coming to Leeds and Reading festivals I drew this...and because they're the best band ever!!!

Alberg & Austin #3

Well seeing as me shamelessly promotiong my own design by wearing it every other day hasnt worked, Alberg & Austin creator Caitri Brown decided to enroll the help of some music folks... http://www.albergandaustin.com/blog/

Lady Ga Ga!

For all you crazy Lady Ga Ga lovers out there!!
Trying add a few more females to the list of celebs that I draw, and I think Ms Ga Ga looks pretty hot if you ask me... I also have a couple more coming soon.
If you want a framed print of any of the back catalogue just let me know and I can sort that for you.

Love

Alberg & Austin #2

Well the wait is finally over and the website is live. My dear friend set up a T-shirt company and after a long year of work hard the Tee's are ready for sale!
Fresh new designs from some young talented designers, all the Tee's are a limited edition, 1/100 so go check out the wesite. All through July there is a 15% discount on any order, you just need to use this code AAJULY.

I have been shamelessly promoting my own design for some weeks now but you can finally get your hands on your own if ya want. And here it is...


The designs are all printed onto American Apparel T shirts for extra quailty and the website is www.albergandaustin.com

Happy 1st Birthday Cale!

My nephew turns 1 at the end of the week. As I have a little collection of Nike's I thought I'd start him off early and get him his first pair for his 1st Birthday, along with the box that I've doodled on so he can keep them as a memory for ever and ever and he'll always know that I'm his favourite uncle!

The Nike's are Air Force 1, even I dont own a pair of those bad boys! But soon enough he'll be a big brother (to little twin girls) in July so he'll look all grown up running around in these.


He's got some catching up to do though if he wants to follow in his uncle's footsteps...and lets face it...their some big footsteps! Photo's of his wearing them to follow :)

Come Together

Well I've been doing these drawings for a while now and built up a large collection so I thought it would be time to see all of the guys (and girl) together as a set.
If anyone would like a print of any of the series I'm looking at selling them so let me know if you're interested in having a limited, hand rendered celeb.

Flight of the Conchords

I recently went to see the Conchords and they were amazing! After loving them for 4 years it was great to finally see them play live and I was not dissapointed!
So to show my love for the Kiwi songsmiths I thought I'd feature them in my ever growing 'Illustrated Celebs' project that keeps growing and growing.

Break Your Socks

Break Your Socks is a love screen printing/illustration/music event held monthly in Lincoln. I've been unable to attend yet but I've heard great things about it so I shall be making my way to the next one. Check out the facebook group here ----> 'click'

Savvy?

Watching Pirate o' the Caribbean the other night so I thought I'd draw good olde Captain Jack Sparrow!
Along with Edward Scissorhands, Captain Jack will be in the Johnny Depp series that I'm doing, Willy Wonka and the Mad Hatter to come (hopefully)

Oasis

It was my friends birthday at the weekend and I went to visit him at his new crib in London. Being from Mac near Manchester I drew him this...think he liked it....ya shite!

Just because...

Tilt shift

A cool effect for taking ace pictures. Tilt Shift. Some examples that people have taken are amazing, I however cheated and used Photoshop to make the two above images. Makes it feel like you're a giant looking in on a tiny little world!

I like...

...triangles, circles, diamonds and clouds

Doodling = Great way to spend your time

I had some spare time the other night so I did this. Hope you like it.

Prince

Its been awhile since I've done an illustrated celeb so here's a new one, the artist formally known as....or whatever his name is...enjoy!!!

Cross my heart....

Doodle Weekend

Well my weekend seems to have been spent doodling and doing more doodling! I did these while watching the Yes Man and then Brian Wilson's Smile DVD...hope you like. And dont forget the draw for my FREE GIVEAWAY (see the post for info) as the Epic Holiday could be your prize.

Cale!

Because my nephew is the cutest and coolest dude on the face of the planet, I thought I'd doodling him a little gift...think he lilked it :)

Alberg & Austin

Nearly a year ago a close friend of mine set about starting up her own t-shirt company. When asked wether I wanted to be apart of it and do some designs for her I obviously jumped at the chance and said yes.
I submitted my design along with a bucnh of other young designers and the project is finally coming together. The designs are printed and ready to go with the website launch in the next couple of weeks.
As one of the designers I was lucky enough to have my own design sent to me and I can say I'm super happy with the outcome.
My friend has really put alot of work in for this...with a nice little pack thats sent with the tee's that include Alberg & Austin stickers.
Check out the Facebook page here ---> (CLICK)

Sunny FREE GIFTS!!

My friend over at this blog --> (click) did a 100 followers giveaway. Now I thought that was a great little idea, but I dont have that many followers. But seeing as though the sun is out in this little old country that I call home I thought 'hey, lets give a hand drawing away'.
So if you want to get your hands on a FREE hand drawn illustration of your choice from my illustrated celebs or anything else you see on my blog just leave a comment with your email address and your selection and you will be added to the draw. If you cant leave a comment, you can email me at ian.carrington85@googlemail.com. Even Tweet me @iancarrington

I'm gonna leave this open for 2 weeks so get back to me by the April 23rd so dont delay and tell your friends. Location is no issue, I'll send it to the moon if you want, the good weather does bring the good out in people :)

Love

Who Framed Vincent Hornbeck?

Well as a matter of a fact I did!
A framed, hand rendered portrait of VH for John, I hope he likes it.
If you want one doing, or anything hand drawn and framed just let me know and I'll get right on to it. Even one of the Illustrated celebs I did :)

Zoo!

Happy Easter

Last but not late, a Easter message from Vincent. And a big shout to Mr John Keeble who we love lots.

Mixed Messages Pt. 4

Question Time

Every other Thursday Vincent enjoys a good old quiz down the Jam cafe in Hockley, with help from his whybird. Although of recent times they have not done so well...

Mixed Messages Pt. 3

My latest Mixed Messag. me and fellow Alberg & Austin designer Amy have been thinking of new ones all this week, and mine all seem to be about love and pain...not sure why. If you have any suggestions feel free to leave them.

Mixed Messages Pt. 2

My friend and I are continuing a little project on mixed messages. Her name is Amy and her blog is here... BLOG . So keep checking back to see what kinda mixed messages we can produce. Here's my new one for the day...

Flying

'I'm flying'
Another Vicent doodle again with photoshop colouring to give more detail, worked out well I'd say.

Spring!

and its makes everyone happy, I drew this. A classic from the Beatles aswell.

Jealous minds think alike

Carrying on the theme of using lyrics from songs I'm into at the minute in my drawings. This is a mix media of hand drawn and then photoshop colouring (like I did with the celebs) Not sure if anyone actually looks at these or care, but I do so there!

Track: Jealous Minds Think Alike
Artist: You Me At Six

Decloration of War

Vincent listening to alot of Hadouken this week.

Shove

Currently listening to the Angels & Airwaves album, called Love and I'm loving it. A quick doodle I make based on a lyric from the track 'Shove'.
You can download the album for FREE from here

Ladies and mental-men

Vincent Hornbeck

Say hello to Mr Vincent Hornbeck Esq, my new friend. You should be seeing more of him...

iGuitar

Andy Warhol & Edward Scissorhands

Alan Partridge

Steve Naghavi

For all you German Synthpop music lovers, And One front man, Steve Naghavi.
(was a request from my friend)