The OCEAN fights back

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came.
John F. Kennedy.

The first week's theme from Illustration Friday is 'Ocean'. In my quest to find a company which business was related to the ocean, I came across the 2011 annual report for, British Petroleum (BP). Yes! BP was the perfect company to display the word of the week and illustrate a new Annual Report cover.

Reflecting on 2010


Some would remember the greatest oil spill in history on Tuesday, April 20 2010; the  BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Many creatures died and people that depended on the Ocean were not able to earn and meet their daily wages.

Now let's imagine what if there were a Hostile takeover. As time has passed over the last two years, the fishes and wild life become stronger and fight back. The upcoming annual report could be entitled "The Ocean Fights Back".

Here are some ideas that I created. The top right, Jaws themed thumbnail was selected.



Here is the various steps I used in Photoshop CS5 to illustrate 'The Ocean Fights Back'

Step 1: Blocking
In this step I simply painted the background and blocked out the shape of my Jaws.


Step 2: Contrast
The white teeth contrasts against the blue shark and ocean. It was a lot of fun painting in the sharp teeth; Jaws ready to attack!


Step 3: More Contrast, Detail and Layout
Jaws was resized to make him look larger and more dangerous.


Step 4: Broken Glass
The broken glass was placed in to create a feeling that Jaws is breaking through, coming to take revenge.


Step 5:Text & Logo
The BP Logo and theme of the Annual Report was added, formalizing the design.


The Final Design: Watercolour Filter and Increased Saturation to create more drama.
(Jaws sound track playing) Ta dum Tadum Tadum a dum adum adum.

Corporate companies let's remember to take care of our ocean. When we go back to the ocean, we can be at peace with nature.