🌈 All You Need Is Love, Layers and Typography
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with a 60s-inspired poster, handmade type and a repurposed scroll from Ikigai. Psychedelic, bold, and a little life-affirming. Should I do more like this?
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🔦 Lamplights 🔦
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Lamplights—an old sketch on a new stroll. No plan, just lines wandering like Paul Klee said. Sometimes the joy is in not knowing where it’s going. Do you create with a plan, or let it unfold?
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🐅 Layers of Stripes
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Layers of Stripes; a tiger built with the Pen Tool and a stack of layers. Originally for an Illustrator poster, but the process was the real joy. What better way to spend a day (or two)?
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🔥 Psychedelic Reverie
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Psychedelic Reverie—a nod to Rick Griffin, hand-drawn wings, vector flames, and a swirl of 60s vibes. A little trip, a lot of fun. Album cover material?
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🌿 A New Feathered Fascination
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with a gentle nod to birds—new territory for me, inspired by life in Devon. Their songs and movements bring a quiet kind of magic. A nice shift from bugs and scales!
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🎵 The Day the World Turned Dayglo
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with a punk-inspired piece—a nod to the day music became mine. Bold colours, louder memories. First vinyl: Blondie & the Pistols. What was yours?
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🦀 Crimson Claws
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Crimson Claws—a nostalgic crab design turned repeat pattern. Built with Pen Tool practice, layers, and global colours. Could be great on tea towels—any seafood restaurants need snazzy crabs? 😉
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Primal Symmetry: Simian Clones
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Primal Symmetry—a pattern evolved from Sunburst Simian. Clone-like faces, no mouths, lots of unease. It’s wild how tiny tweaks shift a whole mood. Ever had a design take on a life of its own?
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Arachnid Focus: A Pattern Full o' Legs
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Arachnid Focus—a hypnotic pattern made from my Damon diadema piece. Marching? Dancing? You decide. What’s the most unusual subject you’ve ever worked into a design?
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Delicate Hunter: An Arachnid Homage (and a Lotta Layers)
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Delicate Hunter—a vector tribute to the elegant, misunderstood Amblypygid. Made with layers, symmetry, and a bit of love (unless you're a cricket).
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Ikigai: My Reason for Being
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Ikigai—a 20-year-old piece that taught me loads about Illustrator. Blends, scrollwork, symmetry, reflection… this one’s a milestone. What’s a piece you’ve made that means the most to you?
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Cosmic Serenity and All That…
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Cosmic Serenity—inspired by Indian stone carvings and 90s dance culture. A mix of peace and bold patterns, blending two worlds. Ever had a design take an unexpected turn?
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Ignite: Sparking Ideas & Energy
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Ignite—a revived design with bold movement and hidden influences. Tattoo? Hot rod? Who knows! It’s fascinating how subconscious inspirations sneak in. Ever noticed that in your work?
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Ode to Art Nouveau: Floral Reverie
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Floral Reverie—a tribute to Art Nouveau’s elegance, reimagined with a modern twist. Flowing lines, floral patterns, and geometric balance. What’s your favourite artistic era for inspiration?
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The Witch: A Horror-Inspired Design
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with The Witch—a horror poster turned book cover. Twisted branches creep in, echoing the film’s paranoia. “Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?” Does this capture the mood?
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Sunburst Simian: Spotting geometry in unexpected places
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Sunburst Simian—a geometric twist on a chimpanzee sketch. From pencils to vectors, it became a digital primate idol. Where have you found unexpected inspiration lately?
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Chirping Harmony: Bitta birdsong to start ya day
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Chirping Harmony—a playful bird design revived from an old sketch. Coral, cheerful, and full of charm. But it needs a name! Any ideas?
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Designing for the City: Plymouth
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Plymouth—a blend of history and modernity. Waves, Smeaton’s Tower, and Art Deco vibes capture the city’s spirit. How do you visually represent a place—history, modernity, or both?
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Creating a Vibe: Retro Rhythms
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Retro Rhythms—inspired by lounge music and retro vibes. A fictional scene built around a mood, not reality. What’s your go-to soundtrack when you design?
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Sailing Away from Safe Harbour: Ink in Motion
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Ink in Motion—a tribute to my tattooing days in The Netherlands. No ‘undo’ button, just ink and nerves! A reminder to dive into the unknown. What’s the boldest creative risk you’ve taken?
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Creativity Thrives Under Constraints: Textures & Terrains
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Textures & Terrains—born from a fast uni exercise with no time to plan. Raw, spontaneous, and proof that creativity loves a challenge. What tricks help you push your creativity?
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Revisiting Noir: Breathing New Life Into Old Ideas
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with Revisiting Noir—an old concept with a fresh twist. Bold lines, sharp colours, and a bit of mystery. Proof that creativity doesn’t expire! Have you ever revisited an old idea?
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This and That: Structured Creativity at Play Pt 2
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with This and That—a uni project exploring words through typography. Six posters, six meanings, one cohesive style. Limits spark creativity! What’s your favourite design constraint?
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This and That: Structured Creativity at Play Pt 1
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with This and That—a uni project exploring words through typography. Six posters, six meanings, one cohesive style. Limits spark creativity! What’s your favourite design constraint?
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The Glampersand: Garamond’s Wild Night Out
Line. Shape. Colour. continues with The Glampersand—a blend of Garamond’s elegance and Lust’s flair. When classic meets wild, things get interesting! Classy rebellion or typographic troublemaker? Your verdict?
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A Serpentine Tribute to the Year of the Snake
Kicking off Line. Shape. Colour. with Snake Dance—inspired by the grace and beauty of snakes. A Celtic twist + geometric balance to capture their hypnotic movement. What’s a subject you love that others might not get?
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LINE. SHAPE. COLOUR.
I’ve spent 25 years with Adobe Illustrator, turning a passion for vector design into a career. LINE. SHAPE. COLOUR. is a collection of 30 playful designs—no briefs, just creativity. Follow along for stories, techniques, and inspiration!
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