Dave Coleman

Animator & illustrator from the Blue Mountains.

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I keep a quiet but heartfelt email newsletter humming along, and I’d love it if you wanted to join up and follow along. You can hit the link in my bio to subscribe. This issue I have made a cute wallpaper for your phone and desktop (pictured here!), available only to subscribers <3 • • • #subscribenow #emailnewsletter #cutecritters #aussieillustrator #cutelittleguys https://www.instagram.com/p/CgMKZG4hWOT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A drawing of La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is from a project for @lollapalooza from a while back — I learned so much on this job, about illustration, what my own style could be, how to produce a series of drawings in a consistent style. It was a really enjoyable and rewarding journey. Art directed by @drwlkn, and brought about by @closerandcloserco. @el_dick and @joshuanoom did phenomenal work on this one too. • • • #labocabuenosaires #buenosaires #argentina #travelart #illustration #southamericanarchitecture https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf3Zlssh58w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is a piece I did for @coachella a while back, featuring @haimtheband. Had so much fun making this one — one of my earliest projects in @procreate. • #haimtheband #bandillustration #coachellaart #letteringpiece #illustrativelettering https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLOr6xB1Uv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🐈 • #coolcat #catdrawing #illustrator #australianartists #characterdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CcwQmqXBLvf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’ve been playing a lot of Demon’s Souls and Skyrim, been inspired by the grotesque character design. Learning to dial up the weirdness, been leaning on the cute button for a while now. • • #characterdesign #procreatedrawing #grainyillustration #seacreature #theshapeofwater https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccr0pXhBzaR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Just a couple of sleepy boyz. • Little crop from a thing. • • • • #artistsoninstagram#illustrative#letteringartist#illustratorsofinstagram#illustrators#illustrated#illustrationoftheday#drawsomething#thedailytype#handlettering#typeyeah#goodtype#typetopia#typism#drawing🎨#drawing✏️#loveletters#typematters#typspire#typegang#instaartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccog2G2hKlQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This lettering from a few years ago still appeals to me — it represents the beginnings of a shift toward more illustrative lettering. Less calligraphic/technical and more expressive/irreverent. I’m enjoying feeling comfortable in that space, and not inadequate like I used to. • • • • #typeverything#typelove#ipadlettering#digitalart#digitallettering#applepencil#digitalillustration#artistsoninstagram#instaart#instaartist#illustratorsoninstagram#illustrationoftheday#drawsomething#illustrativelettering#typeography#handmadetype#typewriters#drunkonlettering#thegoodtype#typeinspired#typetopia#typedrawn#typegang https://www.instagram.com/p/Cch2f2NhCCg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I had the great pleasure of drawing @thmmcfnngn and his sweet family. Drawing commissions for you is bringing me a lot of joy and satisfaction, thank you all for your support and trust <33 Slots are available if you would like to secure a commission for this month! • • #commission#davecoleman#commissionart#illustration#characterdesign#colorfulartwork #linework#familycommission#familylove https://www.instagram.com/p/CV6Vu4YBctR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A fishy commishy for @neilrsimpson @catjohnstonnn <33 • • #commission#davecoleman#hulkfanart#halloweenart#commissionart#illustration#characterdesign#drawingdogs#colorfulartwork #linework#mermaid#catlove https://www.instagram.com/p/CVr-9F9hRql/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A commission for @ok_zak, @shai_is_ok and their two sweet pups. I’m really enjoying commissions as a micro-project, like a sprint rather than a marathon. Big thanks to Zak for coming to me for a drawing. It absolutely makes my week when it happens <33 If you’d like to commission something from me, hit me up in my DMs with your email address, and I’ll send you some info. • #commission#davecoleman#hulkfanart#halloweenart#commissionart#illustration#characterdesign#drawingdogs#colorfulartwork #linework https://www.instagram.com/p/CU2IPDpBYDv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Commission for my dear brother @jake_coleman (making music / producing over at @snowball.musicaus). He’s incredibly talented and one of my best mates. Want me to draw something for you? DM me your email and I’ll be in touch! #commissionsopen #illustrationcommission #mybrother #illustration #space #keyboard #synth https://www.instagram.com/p/CUELetIBCyz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A commission for @tdbmusicaus — a Katoomba rapper, lovely boy, and member of @glenviewcollectivegvc along with my brother @jake_coleman <3. Thanks Tye for letting me draw you, much love. If you want to commission a drawing from me, just DM me your email and I’ll send you details! (at Katoomba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT3OdVVI9Sc/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Crop from a larger piece. Little man is looking mighty content down there. • #artistsoninstagram#illustrative#letteringartist#illustratorsofinstagram#illustrators#illustrated#illustrationoftheday#drawsomething#thedailytype#handlettering#typeyeah#goodtype#typetopia#typism#drawing🎨#drawing✏️#loveletters#typematters#typspire#typegang#instaartist#cockatoo#aussieanimals#beachlyfe https://www.instagram.com/p/CTl5qRIByNm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Some little Aussie dudes I’m working on for a thingo. • #australiananimals#aussieillustrator#characterdesign#aussieanimals#illustrationsketch https://www.instagram.com/p/CTEZQhJhMBJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Look at this chart to learn all about bribs. 🦆🦜🐣🦉 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSoNg3YhQQt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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