And here are Jesse’s final Illustrator versions. We really liked the final version of these designs. But, like a lot of the collaboration designs they had a little too much detail for embroidery. So we simplified the design but tried to keep it’s same character. And instead of having the detail in different colors we [...]

Check these great sketches torn straight from the pages of Jesse’s sketchbook. I love how full of personality these are. You don’t need to have tight sketches to get you to the point where you’re ready to go into Illustrator. I also love the differences between the different triggerfish. Some are smaller with more cartoony [...]

Lets dig into the mind of Jesse Velleu creator of the Glowfish (Formerly Black Devils)! Like all great designers, Jesse submerged himself into his research. Digging up movie sources, scientific photos. Even a great cartoon series from the site TheOatmeal.com Illustrating the gruesome mating process of the anglerfish. Tomorrow, sketches!