Category: Illustration


Post-Apocalyptic Cover Illustration timelapse

A couple of months ago Mr Gaztelumendi was commissioned to create the cover for Xabiroi Comic Book Magazine.  Here is the time lapse video showing the process of him creating the cover illustration. Read the rest of this entry »


A year of freelancing

The other day, whilst sitting at my desk, I realised that it had been over a year since deciding to take the scary leap to becoming a freelancer. I can’t say that it’s been all fun and games, in fact quite the opposite, trying to earn each and every penny has been tough, yet so very rewarding. Read the rest of this entry »


Why a visual task system has proven so productive

Since becoming a freelancer last year, I have found it very difficult to keep my mind on track and balance the daily tasks required for clients and personal projects. In an attempt to solve the issue I tried almost every online task system there is to offer, however none of them were either enjoyable or clear enough to keep my mind on track. Read the rest of this entry »


Illustration inspiration #2

This post is part of my new series of inspiration posts showing the most inspiring illustrations selected at random. My inspiration posts will alternate between web design, illustration and photography. If you have any inspiring recommendations please feel free to leave them in the comments. Read the rest of this entry »


Illustration inspiration #1

This post is part of my new series of inspiration posts showing the most inspiring illustrations selected at random. My inspiration posts will alternate between web design, illustration and photography. If you have any inspiring recommendations please feel free to leave them in the comments.

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Dribbble invite giveaway round 2

Calling All Prospects!

Once again I have two more Dribbble invites to give away and this time round I wanted to do a something a little different. To enter this round of Dribbble invites you have to link me in the comments below to what would be your first Dribbble shot once invited in. You can do this by hosting the image yourself or uploading it with droplr.com or getcloudapp.com. Read the rest of this entry »


It’s all about me!

One thing I have learnt since going freelance, is that the only way I am going to move forward and progress in my career, is to be selfish! In other words, I can’t worry about what others think of me or what I am doing. I have to pull my finger out and produce the best design, no matter how long it takes or what hours of the day I work. Read the rest of this entry »


Starting out: Freelance interview with Elliot Jay Stocks

I had the chance to talk with Elliot Jay Stocks about freelance and how he started out. Elliot made the leap to the freelance life two years ago after working at Carsonified. Tell us a bit about yourself Elliot and how it all started.

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Becoming a freelancer

Leaving full time employment and taking the leap into freelance is a massive step to take.  You get freedom to choose the work you would like to do and the potential to earn more money is also there.  I have been setting myself up as a freelancer for the last few months and I wish I had had a list of what I had let myself in for! Read the rest of this entry »


New design, new objective

Welcome to the all new Fordoing website.  Not only has the site got a full makeover, it now has a new aim and objective. After leaving full time employment this year to go Freelance, I wanted to have a place to share my experiences and things I have learnt. Read the rest of this entry »