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Whether it’s commissioned artwork, graphic elements, a tattoo design or anything else, I’m open to all sorts of collaborations. You can check out my Commissions & Freelance page for more info.

Send me a message below with the details of your project and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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It's digital and you can buy it on a t-shirt! I ha

It's digital and you can buy it on a t-shirt! I had the honour of creating this artwork, titled VOCIFER, for the T-shirts for Change campaign by @quovadisafrica. Wherever in the world you live, you can support their biodiversity conservation initiatives by purchasing a t-shirt inspired by our incredible planet. Go give them some love! ✊🌎🙏❤️

The African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is a symbol of power, wisdom and freedom. You'll know it when you hear it's distinct and recognisable cry. The eagle reminds you to take in the bigger picture, to act with foresight and confidence - apt skills with which to approach our relationship with Mama Earth, and the way we live our lives in general.

Earlier this year I created a Venn diagram/checklist for the work that I do through through NerdBird.

✅ I genuinely love and believe in it
✅ It's important
✅ Makes a positive impact in the world
✅ Looks insanely cool
✅ Aligns with my values

Not too bad. 😊

For illustration, commissions and graphic art visit nerdbird.co.za
Or email connect@nerdbird.co.za
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Logo design for @bridgeiton - a passion project th

This is an illustration for a Lunar Phase project.

This is an illustration for a Lunar Phase project. Have you seen the Moon recently? A few days ago was a Full Moon in Virgo. 🌕 Did you know that moonshine is sunlight that bounces off the surface of the moon and is reflected back towards the earth and into space?

Also, have you heard of Lunar Planting? It's a method of gardening according to the phases of the Moon, for optimal growth and vigour, by considering how its gravitational pull affects moisture content in soil.

Apart from the physical tidal influence, the Moon is also spiritually associated with our intuition, emotions and illusion. It encourages us to look deeper into situations, get in touch with our shadows, and explore what we feel.

So much more than a mesmerising orb in the sky. 🌝

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Start where you're at. Do what you can. Do a littl

Start where you're at. Do what you can. Do a little every day, and enjoy the process.

After a week, a month, a year, you'll look back and be amazed at how much you've grown.

"Every artist was first an amateur."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Just a little late Monday motivation for you. 😉

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My very first #DTIYS challenge! This is my interp

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Sometimes you need a loosening of the mind and mus

Sometimes you need a loosening of the mind and muscle, and a step back from purpose to remember why you're doing it all.

Sometimes you just have to create what you need, forget what you want and what the world seems to ask of you.

Throwing it back to #inktober2019 when the prompt was #mindless, listening to #TerrenceMckenna spout stories of wonder and magic, and out popped this abstract doodle.

A new username to go with this new chapter; one wi

A new username to go with this new chapter; one with more room for possibility and evolution.

I love digital illustration. Give me gorgeous 2D vector art, maybe some juicy textures, and I'm chuffed as the Cheshire cat. On the other hand, nothing quite hits the spot like gossamer fine lines and stippling, perfectly inked on crisp, clean paper. And don't even get me started on the magic that can be created with watercolour. Oh, have I mentioned how excited I get when I see beautiful branding?

There's so much more to come.

Whether it's digital, ink or watercolour, if you need something drawn visit nerdbird.co.za
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In progress rose study, keeping those skills sharp

In progress rose study, keeping those skills sharp and ready.

Something I hope for from 2021 is a rebuilding of all my foundations, stronger than ever. In two particular ways it's about nurturing my creative abilities and my relationship with nature.

What better way to feed two birds with one scone (I just learnt this idiom, I love it 😂) than combining mindful nature observation with a daily drawing practice?

For custom illustrations and artwork check out my link in bio. 🖤

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Sometimes you just have to draw something because you LOVE it, and who doesn't love dinosaurs?

I couldn't find a still reference I was happy with, but then I found this amazing tutorial by Negs Muffin and decided to follow along and apply my own techniques to it. If you want to give it a go you can find the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8VTrS9JAME&t=3s

This is for entertainment purposes only. If you enjoyed it and would like me to make more art timelapses please leave a comment, a like, share, subscribe and click the notification bell. 🙂

If you'd like to collaborate or commission a piece, check out my website:
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TIMELAPSE DRAWING INDORAPTOR from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

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A quick time lapse of the ink stage of a mandala I worked on recently.

You can buy a print of this piece on:

Displate: https://displate.com/nerdbird

ArtPal: https://www.ArtPal.com/nerdbird?r=127444

ARTLAPSE | Leafy Mandala Ink Line Drawing

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