The Online Portfolio of Richard Roberts

NEON

Promotional poster illustration inspired by the movie Tron Legacy. Be sure to check below for details shots.

Illustration, Typography, Design

2011
The Reaper

Illustration for for Depthcore's most recent Chapter "Obsolete"

Be sure to watch the progress video at the bottom of the page. Click "Vimeo" to watch it in HD.

Illustration, Photo Manipulation, Digital Art

2011
Energy

Personal illustration to promote thermal energy

Illustration, Typography, Photo Manipulation

2011
Tiger Beer

Illustration for Tiger Beer's Tiger Translate event

Digital Art, Illustration, Photo Manipulation

2011
Galaxy

"Galaxy" is a experimental typography illustration. The base typography was created in Adobe Illustrator and then imported into Adobe Photoshop for post processing and detailing. Please do check below to see all the detail/progress shots.

Digital Art, Illustration, Typography

2011
BTF

Background illustration done for "Beat This Fish" check it out - http://beatthisfish.com The piece is a mix of photo manipulation and digital painting. The very bottom image was an original concept the very first few images are the end product.

The project was commissioned through On Wired a web design and development firm. The main layout design seen directly below was designed by http://www.mitchellshepherd.com

Design, Illustration, Photo Manipulation

2011
The Jade Element

I was hired by The Jade Element to design their upcoming album. The design consists of 5 parts front,back,two inside parts and the cd design. I hope you enjoy checking this project out, there is quite a lot to look at!

Check out their site - http://www.thejadeelement.com

Website Design by http://www.hired-gunz.com
Photography by Anthony Mitchell

Design, Package Design, Photo Manipulation

2011
Supernova

Illustration for Depthcore's chapter "Mirror" chapter and the first piece of 2011 for me. The piece is a mix of digital painting and photomanipulation. The concept is based behind a more literal interpretation of the song champagne supernova by "Oasis"

Illustration, Photo Manipulation, Digital Art

2011
Free Flow

Abstract Illustration done for Advance Photoshop Magazine issue 71

Illustration, Digital Art, Creative Direction

2011
The Call From Within

Book cover illustration and design done for Eri Nelson's upcoming series "Dearhart Clan Series" The Piece is a mix of photomanipulation and digital painting.

Illustration, Design, Photo Manipulation

2011
The Cage Keeper

Collaboration with my good friend Jeff Huang check his work out at http://www.thefifthorder.net/

Illustration, Photo Manipulation, Digital Art

2011
Elan Vital

Wallaper Illustration done to promote nature

Illustration, Digital Art, Digital Imaging

2011
Rhian Benson

A series illustrations done for the talented Rhian Benson's website. Check them in use here http://www.rhianbenson.com The illustrations are based on story directed by Rhian about a beautiful depiction of the epicwoman's inner turmoil.

Webdesign by William Frank -XYLO

Illustration, Photo Manipulation, Digital Art

2011
DACS 2010

Exposé was the first exhibition from "DACS" which stands for Designers Against Child Slavery. The event took place in Columbia, South Caralina in 2010. DACS is partnered with the blind project a huge organization fighting against sex trafficking.

It was a honor to take part in the event, and will be participating with the organization creating art for many years to come. To learn more about DACS check out their site dacsunited

Be sure to check the bottom to see a short progress video of the piece.

Illustration, Digital Art, Photo Manipulation

2011
Advance PS Cover Issue 70

Abstract Cover Illustration for Advance Photoshop Magazine issue 70.

http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk

Illustration, Digital Art, Design

2011
Zen

Matte painting I did for advance photoshop issue 74, the brief was to design a surreal landscape. The piece is a mix of Digital Painting and Photo Manipulation. See below to see photo's of it's publication.

Digital Art, Photo Manipulation, Photo Illustration

2011
Melting Time

Promotional Illustration that I created, photography by Thorsten Jankowski - http://www.unscharf.de/

The concept of the piece is about a woman fighting inner turmoil, she is slowly melting away in time she must find herself.

Photo Illustration, Digital Art, Photo Manipulation

2011
Golden Leaves

Print Illustration done for Depthcore's Chapter "Heist"

Illustration, Photo Manipulation, Digital Art

2011
Calypso

Wallpaper illustration done for Desktopography Exhibition 2009. The concept is based behind an idea I had of the god calypso lost in time, until a ship discovers her.

Learn more about desktopgraphy here - http://www.desktopography.net/

Illustration, Digital Art, Photo Manipulation

2011
Chimera

Promotional print illustration done for the keystone design union aka The KDU.

Illustration, Photo Manipulation, Digital Art

2011
Poseidon's Grip

Illustration done for Depthcore's chapter "Mythic" The piece is a matte painting and is a combination of photomanipulation and digital painting.

Illustration, Photo Manipulation, Digital Art

2011