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Commissioned illustration for Kiaro.
Whether procrastinating during the creative process, worrying about a complex project or mulling over a life-changing decision, we all experience moments that leave us feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle of over-analysis. Inspired by late-night walks through downtown Vancouver, Carson Ting’s artwork celebrates the freedom of stepping outside the analytical mind to explore the humour and beauty of one’s surroundings. “We all have a tendency to overthink, but nothing happens until you set things in motion,” he explains.
Woven through a surreal mix of shoes, stairways and lightning bolts, Carson’s abstract piece suggests a simple solution to feeling trapped in tangled thoughts: let your mind wander. For Carson, this involves exploring the city and seeking inspiration from the sights and sounds of his surroundings; or simply sitting down with a dose of cannabis, and giving yourself permission to move forward. The answers are always there: you merely need to give yourself the space and freedom to find them.
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Thumbnail photo by Albert Law Photography
A fairly loose pencil concept sketch prior to final inks.
Working on the digital assembly of the Kiaro illustration piece shot by the talented Albert Law at our studio in the westend of vancouver.
Working on the concept drawing for the Kiaro illustration piece shot by the talented Albert Law at our studio in the westend of vancouver.
An early exploratory concept drawing for the Kiaro illustration piece shot by the talented Albert Law at our studio in the westend of vancouver.
A behind the scene shot of Carson working in the studio shot by Albert Law.