Illustration

Mollie Coughlin

Graduation

2023

Skills
  • Book Cover Illustration
  • Editorial Illustration
  • Poster Illustration
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Archangels Illustration Series

Archangels Illustration Series

What do the archangels look like? In this illustrative series, the collective religious lenses of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and more to help bring these chieves of the heavens into light. This set of angel art depicts the divine protectors in their assigned roles wearing Byzantine fashions surrounded by their specified tasks. Considering what important religious events angels were present, as well as astrological symbolism associated with each one, be not afraid as every illustration reflects the true status of the archangel hierarchy.

George Michael\'s Careless Whispers

George Michael\'s Careless Whispers

Portrait of the famous late pop-star, George Michael, portraying his relationship growing up as a gay man in a heteronormative culture. Based on the lyrics of his hit song, \'Careless Whisper,\' and the music video visuals and iconography.

\'Fiskikona\'

\'Fiskikona\'

Promotional poster for the upcoming animated short film \'Fiskikona\' directed by Nat Anderson and Alexandria Clark. Releasing in spring of 2023, the illustration reflects the story of isolation and the need for community through the eyes of a fish factory worker named Kayla, who is studying abroad in Iceland.

Uprooted

Contemporary fashion model figure illustration inspired by the art style and color palette of Russian artist, Ivan Bibillin.

\'One Flew Over the Cuckoo\'s Nest\'

\'One Flew Over the Cuckoo\'s Nest\'

Promotional poster for one of the American Film Institute\'s Top 100 movies, \'One Flew Over the Cuckoo\'s Nest,\' protected by Warner Bros. Entertainment. the men of the ward raise their hands in protest against nurse Ratched, reflecting the power struggle in the film, as well as its visuals. Additional iconography from the novel by Ken Kasey.

The Frogs\' Sabbath

The Frogs\' Sabbath

Portrait of my boyfriend, Kevin Stephens, as the faun from director Guillermo del Toro\'s film \'Pan\'s Labyrinth\' with painting reference from \'The Witches\' Sabbath\' by artist Francisco Goya. Symbolism from the movie\'s visuals are placed in the compositions of the referenced painting, using the powder blue color palette found in \'Pan\'s Labyrinth.\'