Playful Patterns Adorn Ashley Percival’s Collections of Creatures
Ashley Percival imagines fanciful menagerie in which poodles, rotund birds, and boot-wearing insects try on a vast array of vibrant costumes. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Playful Patterns Adorn Ashley Percival’s Collections of Creatures appeared first on Colossal .
Ashley Percival, a Cornwall-based illustrator, crafts whimsical menageries featuring animals adorning a kaleidoscope of vibrant costumes. His imaginative creations are composed of poodles, rotund birds, and boot-wearing insects, among other creatures. Employing a variety of mediums such as colored pencil, pen, paint, and digital tools, Percival conjures up captivating grids that showcase the same species in a seemingly endless array of alluring patterns and palettes.
Recently, Percival embarked on a three-month journey to Spain and France, where he immersed himself in nature and drew inspiration for his latest collection of birds. He reveals that he is unconcerned with the colors he uses, instead allowing his imagination to flow freely during the creative process. According to Percival, he may glance at an animal once for an initial idea before drawing from his own imagination.
Beyond his personal projects, Percival frequently collaborates with notable brands like Ikea and Gucci. His work can be followed on Instagram, and prints of his creations can be purchased on Etsy. If stories and artists like Percival resonate with you, consider becoming a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing for just $7 per month.
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