Josh Cochran is an illustrator working in Brooklyn, New York. He creates dense drawings using limited colour palettes and specialises in representing real life situations in an interesting style, character design and conceptual work.
It was good to look at Josh’s roughs for some of his artwork, it made me realise how simple they can be and still get all the information down that he needs to arrange and work from.
Josh works in a shared studio which he says is better than working at home because you can run the wrist of becoming a bit of a recluse. It also makes freelancing feel like a real job.
Advice to students:
- Develop and maintain a community of creatives.
- Always keep a sketchbook.
- Collaborate with friends as it gives a taster of working with art directors in the industry.
- Push boundaries and take on board other people's input.
Whats the difference between good illustration and great illustration?
You know great illustration when you see it, you feel a connection to it.
Its great if you put a lot of yourself into your work. Don’t just solve the problem, make it a part of you.
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