May 19, 2011

Abbott’s Beach

This week’s Australian Spectator cover depicts the opposition leader Tony Abbott’s boost in the polls.  I felt that drawing the ‘Mad Monk’ kicking sand in Turnbull’s face would capture his aggressive political style.

'Abbott's Beach' cover illustration for The Spectator Australia © Anton Emdin 2011

A Quick Process

Feel free to click through the images below to see how we got from thumbnail roughs (including an alternate ‘fly-swatting’ idea) to the finished art…

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers,
Anton

3 Responses to “Abbott’s Beach”

  1. Joe Mills says:

    Great caricature and line work…the published cover will look excellent!

  2. antonemdin says:

    Thank you, Joe. I’ve added it now to the gallery.

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