Kenn Goodall / blog / sketchbook / process

09 -> 10

2009-12-23T11:30:00.002Z

I wish everyone seasons greetings - see you in 2010 (aren't we supposed to be driving flying cars by now?). Here's 2 small paintings I finished recently.

Sunday Times short story

2009-11-12T20:49:00.004Z

Here's something I did for The Sunday Times magazine, 2 illustrations for a story by Helen Simpson. The story is about a young couple on holiday in France. While they cycle around, visiting museums, they talk about the future, their hopes and dreams and the future of their relationship. An important part of the story takes place in the Chateau d'Angers, I was asked to reference the awesome apocalyptic tapestry of Angers. I chose some of the satanic monsters, tipping a nod
to a conversation the characters have regarding their own personal 'monsters'.

It was a super quick turnaround, so my rough sketches were very rough. See below:

Here are the 2 final images. It's for sale 22nd November.

Something I heard the other day

2009-10-18T09:14:00.004+01:00

"Something I heard the other day" 195mm x 195mm Acrylic on Rives BFK

Sketchbook update

2009-10-07T08:01:00.004+01:00

Dougie Wasp

2009-10-01T07:52:00.002+01:00

Here's a piece from a project that's just fallen through, it was going
to be the cover for a 7 inch single by a band who no longer exist.

Bernie Fuchs R.I.P.

2009-09-25T19:32:00.004+01:00

I was sad to hear Bernie Fuchs died recently, he was an amazing illustrator and artist.
I remember first seeing some of his work in the library of my high school.
At the time I was heavily into stuff like 2000AD and Tank Girl and listening to awful rave mix tapes.
Fuchs' work seemed to be distantly related to the artists I liked, it wasn't until years later I realised those guys were obviously influenced by him.

Here's a great post about Mr Fuchs from Today's Inspiration.

Gig poster exhbition thing

2009-09-23T20:58:00.004+01:00

Here's a poster for a gig/exhibition in Liverpool, organised by the ever awesome Burn.
Artists from across the world were invited to design a poster to advertise the show, with all the art being shown alongside the bands making a delightful racket. Damn I miss Liverpool.

NY Trip

2009-08-05T22:06:00.006+01:00

Thanks to Matt & Pete. Congratulations to Stuart and Sumanta.

Shit

2009-06-30T20:56:00.001+01:00

Tanknology / Golf / sketchbookery

2009-06-28T12:54:00.004+01:00

It's been a while, been working on a few things. I got the TFT cd in the post a few weeks ago, it looks lovely. The colours turned out as intended, which doesn't always happen. It's also stuffed full of good ol' riffery. In all good record shops soon.

I also did this painting of Camilo Villegas, professional golfer. Sorry for slightly crinkly photo.

Here's some stuff from my sketchbook too. I started a new Moleskine one last week. Although they're far from the perfect sketchbook (hardbound, 300g/m2 hot press paper, if you're asking), the paper is pretty good if you like throwing lots of layers down.

Paint Map

2009-05-01T11:47:00.002+01:00

You've Got Light In Your Eyes flyer

2009-04-22T22:43:00.002+01:00

Sketchbook pages from the past week or so

2009-04-18T17:58:00.002+01:00

Super Awesome Show Time

2009-04-16T19:53:00.004+01:00

The Zealots Always Turn Against You In The End - Acylic on paper

This is one of two paintings that are featured in upcoming show You've Got Light In Your Eyes, opening May 2nd at Needles & Pens. This galaxy of greatness is curated by Meighan O'Toole of my love for you . . . so rest assured it will be the bomb. If you're in San Francisco be sure to check it out. I will be there in spirit only sadly.

Hope

2009-03-17T07:43:00.002Z

This is my interpretation of 'Hope' for a new publication by Burn (burneverything.co.uk). It's acylic and watercolour on paper. I enjoyed the painting the rainbow pattern a lot, although my hand started to cramp towards the end. Yay for obsessive detail.

XXXL Sketchbook Update

2009-03-07T16:12:00.002Z

Click the images for a better look.

That Flipping Tank artwork

2009-03-02T19:35:00.003Z

Inner panels & CD. Click it for a bigger version.

Cover, back and insidey panel. Click for bigger.
It's coming out on the great Gringo Records (gringorecords.com) in about 4 weeks. They're then going on tour in Europe, here's a trailer for a dvd they made about their last tour in Europe. Can you see what I did there?

Tanknology

2009-02-19T20:59:00.001Z

This the (mostly) finished cover I've been working for the new album by Leeds' duo That Fucking Tank. I'll post some more of the art for it soon.

2 Copies of Trouvé left

2009-02-04T07:28:00.003Z

I've only got 2 copies left of the zine - get one before it's too late! Click here to purchase.

Bearded mag out today

2009-01-29T22:42:00.002Z

The new issue of Bearded is out today, it's available to buy from WHSmith, Borders, independent record stores, newsagents and online at the Bearded shop. Buy it here.
It's the first magazine cover I've done so I was flattered to be asked. Warm and fuzzy thanks to Kevin.

Sunday Times magazine

2009-01-22T20:33:00.004Z

This illustration accompanies a short story entitled 'Sympatico' by Tim Lott, it's out Sunday (weird) February 1st.

Sketchbook

2009-01-22T20:31:00.002Z

Winter Vortex

2009-01-21T21:37:00.001Z

Animal Collective / Bearded magazine

2009-01-15T14:45:00.001Z

Here's the finished piece for the cover of Bearded magazine. It's coming out in the next few weeks or so and will be available in all the usual outlets. Fact fans: The song 'Leaf House' from the album Sung Tongs by Animal Collective is my most played song on itunes. ~~OMG!~~

Work in progress

2009-01-13T07:49:00.001Z

Here's something I'm working on for the new issue of Bearded magazine, it's hard chirpin', crazy sound lovin' Animal Collective. I'll post the finished piece up soon.