Behind the Birthing Bravado
This is a new editorial our Cheri did for the Sydney's Child. The story is about how you feel about the birthing process. What goes through your mind and how sometimes opinions change after the birth of your child.
John Holland group
With Mind Gallery, we helped nail the theme of the conference with this image. Everybody painted a section in groups, which we assembled and added to the overall Leonardo theme.
NYC : Here We Come!
The Red Penny Studios team is excited to be going to New York City for the month of June, 2010. It will be a chance for us to re-energize our creative juices and make great contacts! Note: It will be a working holiday, and we will continue to fulfill all work from NYC. To celebrate, Rob made this colorful illustration...
Dream
Here is an illustration Rob made. The brief was to combine pin-up art with fantasy. Some of the initial stages of the illustration. On the left is the intial rough drawing, which Rob used to figure out the composition and any problems. Following this, he made the final line drawing on the right, which was then coloured as per the final →
Headphones
We were asked to submit an illustration based on the word "Headphones." This is what we came up with, Cheri doing the linework and Rob the colouring.
Lilo’s Animal Promise Rescue
Lilo's Animal Promise Rescue is an animal shelter located in New Jersey that helps nurse homeless animals. One of their specialities is helping pitbulls find loving homes. They asked Cheri to contribute a painting to their charity to raise money for the organization. We were able to choose a furry friend from which the proceeds of the painting would go to. →
Stepping Over Stereotypes
This is a story about the being in the situation of a step-parent and what is expected of you. Cheri was given this great opportunity by Sydney's Child. In the opening there is a mother telling her step-daughter a story about Hansel and Gretel and the child asks at the end of the tale; who killed the step-mother? A difficult →
Office Boredom
Illustration about bringing more excitement in the office. See more of Rob's illustrations here!
Nucleus Gallery: Power In Numbers
These illustrations from Cheri were exhibited in LA at Nucleus Gallery for the Power In Numbers Benefit 2009 in December. She went to Japan in the year 2009, September and all she could think about was the food. Previously living in Japan, she had all the great food she could get any time but now living in Australia she →
Key Competence
This is another project Cheri had the privilege to work on with Sydney Child. This is about a parent, her kids and piano lessons. Is it good to push your children to achieve things in life and see where they end up. Her children being interested in music, she took the risk to become the pushy piano parent that she →
2020 Vision
Cheri had the opportunity to do these pieces for Sydney Child. This story is about the today;s parents in Australia and how they are coping with time in work and family life. We ask our selves how much time we spend with our family and how much we should be spending with them. With a lot of input and direction →
End of a Friendship
Cheri had the lovely opportunity to work with Sydney’s Child this month. This was illustrated for a story about when friendships end. You meet and part with many people in your life and here this is when a mother decided to end her friendship when she found that her son was being bullied by he friends children right under their →
Jack and the Beanstalk
Sign illustration for theatre group Adelphi Players pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. A picture of the sign used at the beautiful Labassa mansion:
Raven
Book cover design and illustration for book entitled 'The Raven and Other Tales of Mystery and Madness.'
Hands
This is was a great opportunity given to me by Sydney’s Child magazine. This is about our hands and how we get through everyday life with them. The smallest gesture can mean something big. I started off with some crazy ideas but the art director gave me a few tips and ideas and I realized the story tells a lot but →
Forest Spirits
The Red Penny Studios team took part in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens art day. We were required to go around the park and get some park-inspired artwork done within 3 days. Even though rain hampered our efforts, we were able to locate a clearing that offered some shelter and discover some forest spirits... Cheri's entry: Rob's entry (rain actually ruined Rob's →
The Knobby Knee Monster
The Knobby Knee Monster is a set of children's book illustrations, which is an adorable tale about knees. There are many different types of monsters in the monster world and each and every monster has something to brag about themselves. In this particular case we have the Knobby Knee Monster who loves her knees and explains out of every unique →
Valanti
An illustration for Melbourne-based rock band, Valanti. It was great to hear that the illustration was taken overseas and used on their tour for stickers and banners.
Dynasty
Book cover design and illustration for a modern fantasy treatment of the well-known King Arthur and his circle. Illustration by Rob, view more of his work over at robobop.com.
St Kilda Festival pitch
The 2009 St Kilda Festival asked for image submission pitches to use in their festival promotion. Being the passionate residents we are, we entered our illustrations. Though unsuccessful, we were very happy with the outcome and look forward to using them in the future.