Chris Orr

i uploaded the full size version because this first one really is worth taking a full look at... click on it to see the full thing




chris orrs style of drawing is very similar to the work or edward gorey in the sense that his characters are very simple yet well observed and look as though they were drawn for children but in the same way as gorey it has a more adult humour to it. what he creates is a very simple, pleasing and charming cartoony style image which is much the way that i plan to work in . this to me exemplifies good illustration in the sense that it captures the image and conveys the message intended while still possessing its own character and conveys the artists intentions. what we see in Orr's work is the what HE sees as essential in the image while still creating a fully tangible strong sense of reality