AVA x SAMSUNG
 Samsung reached out at the start of 2022, asking if I would be interested in trying out their new Galaxy Tab S8 and to create some content using it. 
It's been a while since I've used a tablet with a screen so big, as the last time I think would have been my graphics teachers Wacom Cintique back in 2015. ​​​​​​​

The device itself was really easy to use, especially for sketching as it feels like using real paper. Before creating the illustration, I hopped on a call with the Samsung creative team to discuss ideas around what to create. 
There were a few which we discussed, but the one I was drawn to the most was a 'never ending' illustration, to make the most of the large screen. Something I struggle with as an illustrator is drawing backgrounds, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity to do something a little differently. 
I have always wanted to draw an apartment block, illustrating various people and activities. But never knew how to do this in my own style. 
However I just started to sketch with a rough dry brushes in infinite painter, and the piece started taking form.  

To make the most of how vibrant the Tab S8 display is, I chose 2 colours which I always use (pink and yellow) and mixed them with vibrant blues and greens.
Once I'd finished colouring the piece, I felt like it was missing something. Quotes are a huge part of my work, so I decided to add some flags over the banisters and I feel like this brought the piece together perfectly. 


The other part of the brief was to create a video, explaining my process along with my thoughts on the Tab S8. And here's the final product below.