Narrative Illustration





When storytelling, I do a mixture of traditional inking and digital coloring. I have found, through exploration, that this method is the best way for me to work in a clear and easily readable manner. I add a lot of patterns within my inking; they have always captivated me to be able to put them in my work brings me great joy. Patterns can move the eye around the piece and its ability to get people trapped within it is what I adore.




Dyptch of “the tell tale heart” by edgar allen poe
Traditional ink lineart and digital coloring


 

“College Kids are Coming Back to School...” -Fobes Magazine Mock Article Header
Tradition ink lineart and digital coloring





                    ”My first mouse dead mouse”                                                                            “Nosiy Neighbors”
                        Mixed media 12x14”                                                                       Traditional ink lineart & digital coloring 





“A woman is home alone until suddly a slug apppears!”
Digital






                                   “Outside”                                                                                                  “Inside”  
                                 Mixed media                                                                                              Mixed Media 

Charater Design






“Snake Lady”
Traditional Ink

“Winona”
Mixed Media

“Alixe”
Traditional Ink


“It’s Called Fashion Honey”
Digital



“Seabo Stealin’ McMuggin”
Digital

“Magical Girl”
Digital



“Seabo’s Mom”
Digital


“She’s Late for Work!”
Digital




A Tell Tale Heart By Edgar Allen Poe “The Old Man”
Traditional Ink

                               “What a Strange Man!”                                                                  “Elegance”                                                                                     Traditional Ink                                                               Traditional Ink
                                                                                                                                                                                       

Decorative
Illustration

When I was young I adored the “I Spy” books. I would sit on my hour-long bus ride and stare at the pages until I could practically memorize where everything was. When I make decorative artwork I don’t want the viewer to run out of things to look for, I want them to get lost within the piece.






“I Work as a Nanny”
Digital


“Afternoon Lunch”
Traditional Ink



“Timmy’s Birthday Disaster”
Digital


“Never Again”
Traditional Ink 

Sketchbook Pages Ink Line 

I carry a sketchbook everywhere I go. I used to be a very timid draftsman, but a simple switch to using ink instead of graphite in my books has helped me gain confidence in my mark-making.

My books are a chronology of my life and art; they are my precious history books. To me, sketchbooks are a safe space where I create some of the ugliest drawings I’ve ever drawn. I explore new concepts and art styles without fear of feeling like it needs to look perfect. My sketchbooks hold a special place within my heart.





CONTACT ME!

elliotrmccauley@gmail.com