Category Archives: Illustration

Violet Bickerstaff Illustration

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

Here’s an illustration I did around November of 2010. If you’re a fan of Saved by the Bell and the obscure character of Violet, portrayed by one of the greatest actresses of our generation, Tori Spelling, you’ll sort of get … Continue reading →

Posted in Illustration | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Tomato Lady Logo Design

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

Here’s a recent logo design I did for a client based in Greensboro, North Carolina: “Like” Antoine Reid Designs on Facebook Follow me on Twitter @antoinereid LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinedreid Visit my Web site www.antoinereid.com/contact.html

Posted in Freelancing, Illustration, Logos, Promotion Design | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

KISU Healthy Lips – Park Illustration

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

I recently was called upon to do another illustration for KISU Healthy Lips (a product that rids a person of cold sores). Here’s what I illustrated: … and then I was told by the client that it wasn’t sexy enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Freelancing, Illustration, Promotion Design | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Muhammad Ali Poster

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

Here’s a Muhammad Ali-themed poster I designed for someone giving it as a gift. Follow me on Twitter @antoinereid LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinedreid “Like” Antoine Reid Designs on Facebook Visit my Web site www.antoinereid.com/contact.html

Posted in Illustration, Portfolio, Promotion Design, Vector Illustration | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

“Earth Angel” Will You Be Mine?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Here’s an illustration I did for KISU Healthy Lips. After discussing the project with the client I went toward a more realistic approach that you can view here. Still, this was one of my favorite illustrations that came out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Freelancing, Illustration, Vector Illustration | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

KISU Illustrations

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Here are commissioned illustrations I did for KISU Healthy Lips. It’s a new cold sore remedy product and they hired me to do some illustrations for them that will be featured on their website. Follow me on Twitter @antoinereid LinkedIn … Continue reading →

Posted in Freelancing, Illustration, Vector Illustration | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

All graphic designers are not created equal – and that’s OK

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

As I search for a new full-time design gig I spend a lot of each day looking at job descriptions. I’ve noticed how the role “graphic designer” has become very ambiguous or undefined lately. It used to be that a … Continue reading →

Posted in Freelancing, Illustration, Photography, Promotion Design, Publication Design, Web Design | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Adobe Illustrator Tutorial: Mastering the Pen Tool

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” When it comes to being a graphic artist and using a program like Adobe Illustrator, that statement could not be any more truer. A lot designers seem intimidated … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Drawn, Illustration, Tutorial | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Creating Lasting Design

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

I’m really not a fan of Photoshop. That statement probably sounds like blasphemy coming from someone who calls himself a graphic designer, but it’s the truth. People really go crazy over this program. It can do anything and everything – … Continue reading →

Posted in Handmade, Illustration, Logos, Magazine, Painting, Portfolio, Postcard, Poster, Promotion Design, Publication Design, Self Promotion, Sketch, Vector Illustration, Web Design | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

GlaxoSmithKline Class Project

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Here are two posters I created for a class project back in 2005 for a Book & Stuff Swap run by GlaxoSmithKline. In case you missed it, the Gone With the Wind poster posted a few weeks back was part … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Drawn, Illustration, Poster, Promotion Design | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment