Well, at least I have a good excuse this time to explain for the lag between blog posts. I’ve been working round the clock for the last few weeks putting together all the final touches on my show, Illustrative: Graphic Arts by Scott Anderson at the Santa Barbara Arts Fund Gallery. This was an exhibition of both illustration and graphic design done over the last several years, but definitely with an emphasis on my design work. The opening reception was last Friday night and was a great event. Below are a few photos of the work along with some commentary. For a far wittier recap of the night, check out my friend Chris Mundell’s post.

Theater posters done for Ensemble Theatre Company. The original oil painted illustrations were exhibited next to mounted prints of the posters.

More poster illustrations

CD designs

Panels explaining the process of two digitally painted illustrations

Posters that I designed that feature the work of other artists

Various invitation designs

Title wall with artist's statement panel. Below the wall is a table laden with leftover copies of posters I have, which were given away for free at the reception. This was a big hit and most patrons were seen walking away with multiple posters in their hands.

Another view of the posters wall, but this also shows an iMac on a pedestal on the computer. I created a Keynote slideshow that looped a desktop recording of the creation of one of the CD covers, as well as process shots of the Christmas Festival poster. This slideshow was definitely the most talked-about part of the exhibition.

Me and my family at the opening.

The postcard for the show.