Blog of Designer, Illustrator & Picture Taker Christopher Gray currently working in the UK.
Represented by Studio AKA for Film & Animation. Writer for Sticks & Stones & Tourist.
Director of This is Toy, an Art & Illustration label Exhibiting and Working across Europe
Available for Freelance
e./ chris@weshallsee.co.uk
t./ +44 (0)7525 237 620

NIKE WBF OPEN — August 30th, 2010

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Some more of the Graphic work I produced for the Nike World Basketball Open that can be seen on the streets of New York and in selected stores. Check out the blog of the man I have been working with for more treats. Mike Spoljaric.

Beautiful Decay — August 23rd, 2010

I’m slowly adding all the older content back onto my website as well as a massive update including Artwork / Projection design for International DJ Hero Steve Angello. The new sleeve design for the latest release from Dutch Uncles and some Graphic Art for the new Winter Howies Catalogue. Oh, and a bit of British Heart Foundation too. The above is a shirt design from the Beautiful Decay Look book.

AKA — August 22nd, 2010

Working on a new pitch with Studio AKA. I wish I could show the work I do but unfortunately it has to always remain a secret.  Hopefully one of these days you may spot my work shooting by on your TV screen.  As for now, you can watch Marc Craste’s amazing new spot for the BBC.

The Printed Issue — August 22nd, 2010

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Sanna Helena Berger‘s TOURIST magazine is in the Umbro Industries final, as part of her presentation I helped her print a limited zine (of 1) to convince Umbro to support TOURIST magazine and all it’s contributors. It contains a small part of the excellent content of the for the time being web based magazine.

A Mountain of a Man — August 16th, 2010

Started a new evening project yesterday drawing composers whilst listening to their music.  The first of which was Vladimir Horowitz the master pianist.  The next stage which is some what of a gamble is to draw these great men as if they were a mountain. Old, wise, worn but grand.  I have no idea how it will turn out but it is enjoyable to draw none the less.

10 Metres — August 12th, 2010

I’ve been asked to design a piece for this 10m wall.  Should hopefully get sign off in a few days then I can plan some big colourful treat for the new studio space.  Being as I don’t often paint it should be quite the challenge. I have tons of ideas already but I may have to call in some friends to keep me company.

Apple London — August 10th, 2010

I should hopefully be heading to London at the end of the month to give a talk with Creative Review & UsTwo (Granimator) with some other really great artists who will be talking about their work & ideas.  The event is the 26th of August at 7pm and is Free.  It’s probably worth keeping a look out on the UsTwo blog for more information.

Flat Out — August 9th, 2010

Part of some recent experimentation in 3D has given some old flat vector work a nice lease of life.  I think with some honing it could turn into a new avenue for my work.  Simple graphic work constructed with depth and lighting could potentially be something beautiful.

Nothing Specific — August 8th, 2010

A new project setup with artist / designer Steve Hockett as a testing ground for non-commercial work with local artists. Updated regularly with drawings, sculptures, videos, paintings and so on.  Hopefully leading to an exhibition next year at some point.  www.nothingspecific.org

Cut Twice — August 7th, 2010

I’ve spent the last few days re-cutting shapes for the release of a new project.   It took 2 days to cut each individual shape before refining the edge to then finally scanning and correcting each piece of artwork and hopefully there should be nothing you can’t make using this new art pack.