I’m an illustrator, cartoonist, painter, and artist.
I work on weekly cartoons, published and self-published comics and unique illustration projects .
Over my career I’ve gained extensive experience working with writers, journalists and industry professionals to create eye catching, informative and powerful illustrations, in line with their brand identity and within speedy deadlines.
I find the problem solving nature of illustration extremely rewarding, as is the feeling of giving a project all I’ve got that comes with a deadline.
I have particular expertise working in the growing sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) space.
A range of projects require me to be mindful of the broader context and the larger conversation, sensitive to how images will be perceived, as well as portraying well-known figures that are instantly, and respectfully, identifiable.
‘Social impact needs corporate and government attention too’
Accompanying an article by Daniel Smith published by ReGen Strategic, 2023. The article was also published in The West Australian.
The Process
Client
ReGen Strategic
Year
20/03/2023
First I read the article by Daniel Smith, ‘Future mining workforce critical to energy transition‘, published on ReGen Strategic’s website and newsletter, and as a column in the West Australian.
Within 12-24 hours I present at least three unique approaches, a process I developed with the team over time.
And another 12-24 hrs later… a finished cartoon!
My brain never stops trying to find ways to improve a piece. Here, I swapped out the third figure, opting for heavy machinery for a more iconic representation of mining.
‘Understanding the gender pay gap’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘Native forests critical to biodiversity and climate action’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Behing the scenes: Perth media on the frontline in Ukraine’ by Rebecca Munro, CGM Communications, 2022.
‘Imagine if the No vote was directed at you’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Cummins puts cricket ahead of the pack on climate’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘Who’s going to pay damages for climate change?’ By Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘Premier’s energy transition summit must address the big challenges’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Conspiracy theorists weaponised against climate action’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘We need to listen to First Nations people on the Voice’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Progress needed on critical minerals emissions’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Separating the Voice and Aboriginal cultural heritage debates’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2033.
‘Time to do the opposite on climate, biodiversity and inequality?’ By Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘Meet the new leader of the WA Opposition’ by Amy Blom, CGM Communications, 2020.
2023.
‘All questions are important, stupid’ by Rebecca Munro, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘Black Swan elections and their implications’ by Daniel Smith, CGM Communications, 2020.
‘Your guide to the US election’ by Daniel Smith, CGM Communications, 2020.
‘Cost-of-living pressure on Dutton’s nuclear choice’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Republican ESG scepticism flies in the face of the facts’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘Do sustainable services require GST reform?’ By Daniel Smith, Regen Strategic, 2023.
‘Stunts won’t improve corporate sustainability performance’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Building relationships before you build’ by Anthony Fisk, CGM Communications, 2020.
‘Giving voice to misinformation and disinformation’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Big government, money printing and you’ by Daniel Smith, CGM Communications, 2020.
‘Timely mining approvals critical to energy transition’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Green steel another massive opportunity for Western Australia’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Politicians need greenwashing scrutiny too’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘More women in mining can help narrow WA's gender pay gap’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Labelling ESG as woke misses the point’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Sustainability and ESG focus drives increasing trust in business’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Oil and gas decommissioning a big opportunity’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘The critical constitutional conversations ahead of us’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘Brand backlash: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ by Sara Willis-Jones, CGM Communications, 2022.
‘What to do when Facebook goes down’ by Amy Blom, CGM Communications, 2022.
‘Getting internal stakeholders to trust the process’ by Mark Ravi, CGM Communications, 2022
‘Top prizes tell story of local journalism’, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘The enduring power of Opinion Editorials’ by Rebecca Boteler, CGM Comminications, 2021.
‘The difficult COVID conversations ahead of us’ by Daniel Smith, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘Morrison’s election to lose? Yes, but…’ by Daniel Smith, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘Upheaval rocks Perth radio scene’ by Rebecca Boteler, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘King of content, why video rules the roost’ by Rebecca Munro, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘Fake news and the COVID rumour mill’ by Amy Blom, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘We chat about WeChat: Part One’, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘Community engagement and a controlled border’ by Daniel Smith, CGM Communications, 2020.
‘Australia’s defence of public interest journalism’ by Anthony Fisk, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘Murujuga rock art a global treasure’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘ Understanding intergenerational differences the smart thing to do’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Diversity and inclusion critical to cricket’s survival’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Climate justice could top Voice agenda’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘What we can expect from Roger Cook, as Premier’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘Sport a proven force for good in politics’ by Daniel Smith, Regen Strategic, 2023.
‘The ‘how’ just as important as the ‘why’ in sustainability’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘The problem with relying on experts’ by Daniel Smith, Regen Strategic, 2023.
‘Net tightens around greenwash’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘Increased regulation and intervention to become the norm’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2023.
‘WACA goes in to bat for diversity’ by Daniel Smith, ReGen Strategic, 2022.
‘A fix for WA’s Up-we House on the horizon?’ By Amy Blom, CGM Communications, 2021.
‘Key takeaways from the second McGowan Cabinet’ by Daniel Smith, CGM Communications, 2021.