I Made This: 2008

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Narcissus

Artist: Gil Martinez, RGD

I made this in 2008, as an excuse to play with the new ultra-fine pigment markers that replace the rapidograph. The man is so vain he is constantly looking at himself to make sure nothing is out of place, and in the process, misses the paradise in which he finds himself.

Narcissus—2008
26 cm x 36 cm
Pen and ink on paper

Venus

Artist: Gil Martinez, RGD
I made this little piece two years ago, and it spawned the desire to explore a new illustration style. Stay tuned for updates as I develop it. This piece sports an original circa 1850 engraving, an antique mirror, some handmade and hand printed paper, and metallic paint.

Venus—2008
19.7 cm x 19.7 cm
Antique engravings, watercolour, and gold leaf on paper, plain and mirrored glass, and vintage frame.

Crafts series for preschoolers, EDE (2008)

Art Director/Designer/Illustrator: Gil Martinez
Technique: Vectors

These four crafts books for preschoolers were entirely made in Adobe Illustrator, and the covers are good examples of how I handle vector graphics. In 2009, the books won the prestigious Editorial Excellence Award in offered by the CANIEM, the National Chamber for the Editorial Industry.

Holiday Card, EDE/Celtic Publishing (2008)

Art Director/Designer/Illustrator: Gil Martinez
Celtic Publishing Characters originally created by: Lourdes Guzmán
EDE Characters originally created by: Luis Banuet
Technique: Vector illustration

Ediciones de Excelencia and Celtic Publishing share marketing materials. This is their 2008 reversible Holiday Card. The original characters used in the Celtic Publishing side were originally conceived by Lourdes Guzmán. Those on the EDE side were created by Luis Banuet.

Here´s what my coleagues have to say about me:

The launch of TechSoup Canada would not have been the same without Gil's creative leadership. He transformed a rough idea--of showcasing the historical time-line of TechSoup Global during the launch of TechSoup Canada--into an exhibition.
The result of Gil's vision was a series of extraordinary, hand-crafted, perfectly displayed--posters.
All of the key stakeholders who attended the launch celebration were delighted by the exhibition, and we have plans to display Gil's art permanently at the TechSoup Global headquarters in San Francisco.
Donnie Claudinho, Marketing Manager, TechSoup Canada

Gil is an experienced, talented, and detail-oriented art director and book designer.
Omegar Martinez, Translations Coordinator, Fondo de Cultura Económica

Gil Martinez was not only a creative and resourceful art director, he also brought wonderful enthusiasm and energy into the entire editorial group. He was probably one of the most liked colleagues by his peers I have known in my nearly 30 years at Yankee.
Mel Allen, Editor-in-chief, Yankee Magazine

Working with Gil was one of the best parts of the job. He is talented and creative, eager to tackle new challenges, and was always willing to take on additional work, even when it went beyond his job description. Even better, his broad education and life experience made him a knowledgeable resource on editorial matters. A true team player.
Amy Traverso, Food editor, Yankee Magazine

Gil is an innovative Art Director, with special strengths in Type Design and Direction of Photography with a modernist flair. He directs others well, and works to build a team that can create beautiful publications on a tight deadline -- and keep the budget in line as well. I have enjoyed working with him very much.
Susan Champeny, Art Director, IDG

Gil is an outstanding designer, has great creativity, and is a pleasure to work with. Good team player.
Jim Connell, Publisher, Connell Communications Inc.

Narcissus

Venus

Crafts series for preschoolers, EDE (2008)

Holiday Card, EDE/Celtic Publishing (2008)

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