Whilst casually browsing through Tristan Manco's The Streek Sketchbook I came across the work of graphic designer Guy McKinley.
Liverpudlian McKinley describes himself as just a bog-standard illustrator, trying to create some beautiful images. This is a humble assessment from someone who is constantly creating characters and throwing himself into a wide range of projects, including murals and canvases.
Based in Manchester, Mckinley draws all the time for fun, but when a job comes in he enjoys it just as much. Ballpoint and pencil are his favourite tools for sketching: "If someone out there was to invent a huge biro, the size of a Large Posca, it would help me out no end". He sees his sketchbooks as a training ground for the characters and storylines that gradually develop in his personal and professional work.
His influences are numerous but include Simon Bisley, Jamie Hewlett and Maurice Sendak. He aims for "simple line and composition. Whether it's a serene scene or a nice face, it's got to be good looking. When I started looking into the old Japanese woodprints and their simply great line work and wonderful composition, I was just astounded. If your image is hard to make and looks difficult, I think you can drown a piece".
Taken from The Street Sketchbook by Tristan Manco.
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Flickr: Guy McKinley
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