 One of my specialties is creating characters to be used as mascots, logos or book illustrations. I find it so enjoyable imagining then designing a relatable character that people will respond to. Once you have created a likeable ambassador that has caught people’s attention, it’s so much easier to communicate your message through that character. |
Over the years I have created a diverse range of characters and mascots. When a client wants to know how much a character will cost; well, the estimate is in the detail. Here is a quick time guide for two options below:
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While most companies and organisations need a single character to be used in just one way, others need a more elaborate character or mascot that can be multitasked for a variety of uses. For them I create the character in parts. At first this process seems very odd, but when the body parts are joined together and flipped, the character can be multitasked into so many combinations and poses. Initially, the character takes a bit more time to develop, but the benefits in the long term are huge.
Below is the process I went through to create Aussie Koala for Aussie Outdoors |
I talked about the character with client and what they hoped to achieve with their mascot, then I created the initial drafts. |
Once the drafts were approved, I separated the body parts and did further test to see if they could be successfully multitasked. |
The next stage was to draw the body parts onto watercolour paper and then to paint them. |
Once the painting is finished, I scan, touch up and digitise the body parts into layers. |
Once digitalised and there are layers, the character can quickly be multitasked into a hoard of combinations and can even be animated. |
The characters are then saved in high resolution so they look great from business cards to banner signs. |
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Below is a sampling of other characters and mascots:
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These SUPER HERO FOODS characters / mascots were created for FOODBANK WA |
I was delighted when FOODBANK WA used my character designs to make a mascot costume.
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These DINKUM AUSSIE ICONS characters / mascots were created in collaboration with CROSSMARK |
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The following characters were illustrated for various Health Education Organisations |
The Burns Brothers Characters for H.E.L.P. (Health Education Lessons in Pictures).
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Covid Virus & Hygiene for WA Government Indigenous Health.
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Bad Germ Characters for H.E.L.P. (Health Education Lessons in Pictures).
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These HALLOWEEN MONSTER character illustrations were created for LET'S DO LIFE Book Series |
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These GOANNA characters were created for DIABETES WA |
These simple goanna characters have been very helpful in diabete's education in remote communities.
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The following HUMAN characters were illustrated for various Health and Educational Organisations |
These various human characters were created for Indigenious Health, Indigenious Diabetes, Foodbank WA and Disabled Sports Organisations.
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These various human characters were illustrated for an Indigenious Dictionary and for Military and Religious Education.
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The following characters / mascots were illustrated for various schools |
Sammy Kookaburra Mascot Illustrations for Mater Dei College.
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Wesley Wyvern Character Illustrations for Wesley College.
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Blue Tongue Lizard Mascot Illustrations for a Primary School.
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These characters were created for the various Childrens Books |
Cheeky Tommy for the children's book: The Magic Smell.
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The Silly Billy for the children's book: The Mermaid and the Silly Billy.
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Kerry Quokka for the children's book: Rottness Treasure Hunt.
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These Biblical characters were created for the Free Christian Illustrations |
These characters are the Mini Biblical Cliparts used for Religious Education.
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These characters are used for book illustrations for Religious Education.
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These Aussie Attitude characters / mascots were created for the Australian Tourism Market |
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These characters were created for the Christian Illustrations |
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These characters / mascots / logos were created for various Clubs, Businesses & Organisations |
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