Chad Geran's Illustration Blog!

Ultrasound

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:50:00 +0000

My wife and I are expecting our first child on October 14, 2009! We went for our first ultrasound and the baby is happy and healthy!

WCR Poster

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:05:00 +0000

For all y'all in Saskatchewan, or close by, you should check out WCR's rock 'n roll show on April 3rd (featuring young Brodie Aikman on the skins).

If you can't make the show, or don't like loud noises, check out the poster I rigged up for the event!

Big Rock Beer

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:43:00 +0000

Big Rock Brewery features a contest to award the best print ads and commercials for Big Rock, created by Big Rock drinkers.

The illustration below was created to go on coasters used where Big Rock is served. Fill in the word balloon a to create your own funny Big Rock Beer ad!

Private 'Stache

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:10:00 +0000

If you're like me, you like t shirts with mustaches on them.

So, why not head over to Threadless and score my t shirt design?

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:51:00 +0000

Hey everybody! In response to Saskatchewan's current Christmas-like weather, I thought I'd post these Christmas cards I illustrated!

iPhone Wallpaper

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:30:00 +0000

There are thousands of fantastic free iPhone wallpapers out there.

So...um...here's three more!

All images © Chad Geran. All rights reserved.

Calgary Farmers' Market

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:07:00 +0000

Check out these poster illustrations created for the Calgary Farmers' Market, via the fine folks at WAX.

See what problems polygamy can cause?

Happy Valentine's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:02:00 +0000

My dear friends, family, clients, and followers: I love you all! Happy Valentine's Day!

Work/Life

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:27:00 +0000

I was pretty stoked to hear that Work/Life, a Canadian-focused Illustration and Photography source book (in which I participated) is going to be included in the resources column of the March/April issue of Communication Arts magazine!

Won't you look awesome when CA arrives at your office and you can say to your co-workers "Uh, yeah, Work/Life DOES look like a fantastic resource to find Canadian illustrators and photographers....but, I already have a copy."?

Ha ha..that'll be so sweet.

Order your copy at UPPERCASE!

Thanksgiving Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:54:00 +0000

In honour of our American friends' upcoming holiday, I thought I'd post some Thanksgiving greeting cards I illustrated on for the fine folks at Gartner Greetings:

Tickle Trunk

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:55:00 +0000

As a young boy, my favorite show was Mr. Dressup. This show fostered my desire to pursue creative activities, which eventually lead to a career in creative industries. I suspect this is true of many young Canadian creative-types.

With that in mind, I produced the piece posted below for the UPPERCASE Work/Life project. A book featuring Canadian Illustrators & Photographers.

I also thought it is an appropriate image for Illustration Friday’s theme, “pretend”.

New Illustrations

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:31:00 +0000

Hey there! I've got a few new illustrations in the old portfolio...check 'em out below!

More to come!

-Chad

Happy Halloween!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:08:00 +0000

Hey there!

Check out the Halloween card I created just for you!

Family Guy Exhibition

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:54:00 +0000

While I wasn't able to be there, by all accounts, the Family Guy CRAP show opening was a success. A big thanks to Chris Jackson for sending photos from the event. Be sure to check out the exhibition if you're in the LA area.

This guy liked my piece so much, he pressed his face against it!

Find me on Twitter!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:04:00 +0000

Hi everybody!

I've been tweeting on Twitter for a few weeks now...find me at twitter.com/Chad_Geran!

Rupert

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:10:00 +0000

For those in the LA area, be sure to check out the Family Guy CRAP show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery.

A contribution from yours truly is posted below:

Halloween Cards!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:25:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

Below are three pics of cards I created for Gartner Greetings!

Happy Halloween!

DON'T BUY THIS BOOK

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:16:00 +0000

The book pictured above, Colourful Illustrations 93°C, is nothing but ripped off content from The Little Chimp Society website. It showcases the work of illustrators, none of whom gave permission for the publisher to do so. In a nutshell, their work was stolen then re-sold for profit.

Read about it at LCS, Apefluff and Luc Latulippe's website.

Please, spread the word!

Little Critters

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:07:00 +0000

For everyone in the Calgary area, check the out the Little Critters show at the UPPERCASE Gallery, featuring affordable artwork by Canadian illustrators!

If you collect prints of dogs pooping out diamonds, you'll not want to pass this up.

Happy Easter from Nova Scotia

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:40:00 +0000

The image below is a knee-jerk reaction to this article from the CBC: New holiday tradition in N.S.: drinking in bars on Good Friday.

Happy Easter everyone!

Do You Know What I Am? - New Spread!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:43:00 +0000

Hey everyone! It’s time to view the latest spread from my rhyme book project, Do You Know What I Am?! Yay!

Check out the image below, then go to the virtual book to view the rest of the pages!

Stay tuned for more!

~Chad

Click image for a larger view - © Chad Geran

Still Bustin’ Rhymes!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:30:00 +0000

Hey everyone!

It’s time for a new rhyme! Check out the latest spread from Do You Know What I Am? below. Or, check out the all the completed pages in the virtual book right here!

Thanks to everyone for the all the comments, links to the project, and friendly emails!

- Chad

Click image for a larger view - © Chad Geran

Hurray! It's Rhyme Book Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:51:00 +0000

Hey everyone!

The week-long suspense is over! Y'all get to finally find out what rhymes with 'chair', 'square' and 'pear'! ;)

The response to this project has been really wonderful! Thanks to everyone for their blog comments and emails!

Huge thanks to Steve at Illustration Friday and Johnny at Drawn! for their mention on their respective blogs!

Now, check out the image below and don't forget to view the virtual book!

More to come!

- Chad

Click image for a larger view - © Chad Geran

More Rhyme Book Pages!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:37:00 +0000

Hey everybody!

Below is the latest spread from my Rhyme Book project! I've also added this spread in the handy 'virtual book'! Be sure to check it out if you haven't already!

Enjoy!

Chad

Click image for a larger view - © Chad Geran

Flip through the Rhyme Book!

noreply@blogger.com (Chad Geran) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:13:00 +0000

Hey everybody! I've pieced the completed Rhyme Book pages together into an online 'virtual book'. I'll keep adding the new pages as I complete them...Check it out here! I've also posted the latest spread below! Stay tuned for more!

Click image for a larger view - © Chad Geran