Illustrations from the Vineyards
Very recently, I received an assignment that was a little different. While Illustrations from the Vineyards may not be unheard of, this time, the client requested a detailed sketch, rather than finished art, for a labeling pitch to a winery.
It seemed like something that could be fun, so I got started…
This sketch shows the initial direction. I also received this reference for a grape harvester:
Taking these elements, I created the first draft…
Sketching the Illustrations from the Vineyards
(I do all my sketching with the standard, medium-tip BIC Cristal ballpoint pen, in black ink.)The feedback was mainly concerned with one of the figure’s legs, which I adjusted…
Finished Illustrations from the Vineyards
After just a few more suggestions from the Art Director, I moved into the final sketch. It took a long time to draw those leaves!
Lastly, here is a finished illustration I did for a booklet by Shafer Vineyards…