Inky Food Icons
I’ve been enjoying drawing these kinds of things lately. There’s something weirdly satisfying about drawing and redrawing, and redrawing, and then maybe tweaking in Photoshop, until I get those “spontaneous” lines and textures just right.
Inky Words
These two were more like impulsive gestures in my big sketchbook. I’m still searching for a more original context to use them. Drop me a message if you have an interesting idea.
ro: Vindecarea începe cu
(EN: Healing starts with) This one was a gift for a friend. Three T-shirts were printed, and only one photo was taken of them, which Andreea says "isn't suitable for a portfolio." But it could also make a cool poster for your kitchen or restaurant. Let me know if you want one.
Clit Pattern
I did a bunch of ink doodles of clits while prepping for a logo design that never came to be (click if you're curious), so I turned them into a pattern—and now I’m thinking it would make a great tablecloth, don't you think?
Logo & Text Dividers for The Flâneurs Project
A good example that things don’t have to be complicated. Patricia gave me a few examples of what she likes (including my inky drawings) and these keywords: classy, playful, elegant, intimate. I chose a serif font for a classy, elegant vibe, and added inky gestures to make it more playful and intimate. I also recommend subscribing to her newsletter—I love it! (click for more)
This is also work
My sketchbooks and diaries. A reminder that without time spent making aimless marks on paper and writing down messy thoughts, nothing interesting or productive will come in the end. (Click to see the chaos.)