What kind of illustration is this?
This spectacular beauty is called "It's A Trap II," a fan made concept illustration by Jeff Carlisle.
What was the context in which the illustration appeared?
This gruesome galore came across my attention when combing the concept section of Pinterest for sci-fi art.
Who is the sender of the illustrated message?
The sender of this illustration on Pinterest was Andy Sowards, a professional Freelancer who does Web Developing, Programing, and Design and posts avidly on his blog. He posted this illustration as part of "50+ Epic Star Wars Art Posters."
Who is the intended audience of the illustrated message?
This illustration is a clear winner for fans that love Star Wars and Zombies, a perfect go-between for two deadly awesome genres.
What is the purpose of the illustration?
"It's A Trap II" provides fans with a different take on the Star Wars world, as well as a different take on where a zombie world can happen. It provides an amusing re-imagining on classic stories.
What is the communication objective of the illustration?
I would like to deduce that this illustration's Poster objective is to thrill fans of the Stars Wars genre with a different take on what could happen in the Star Wars universe all the while being able to hang it up in your bedroom.
Who is the illustrator? Where do they live? Where do they work?
The illustrator of "It's A Trap II" is Jeff Carlisle, a freelance Concept Artist/Illustrator who specializes in Science Fiction and Fantasy Art. His website link is here: http://jeffcarlisle.com/
Growing up in Columbus, Ohio he eventually when to Columbus College of Art and Design. Some time after wards he did a brief stunt in San Diego, California to do a video game before moving back to his hometown. As a freelancer he has worked for various companies such as: Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG), COSI Studios, Decipher, Goodman Games/Sword and Sorcery, Green Ronin Publishing, Lucas film Ltd., Paizo Publishing, Poop House Reilly, Presto Studios/Microsoft Game Studios, The Scare factory, Inc., Topps and Wizards of the Coast.
What medium was the illustration created in?
I couldn't confirm on his website whether it was by paper only, digital, or a mix of both. I would assume at the very least he did do some digital coloring in order to achieve this illustration.
Why did you choose this as one of your illustration examples?
I would like to say there is good composition. There are three zombie framing the shot, which clues us on in to the the humans off to the left in the middle ground with the light spilling in above them. Also, the way that zombie is looking back at us, the viewer, or off into the scene adds more commotion to the crazy-ness that is happening in the scene where as the one opposite of it is staring at the still-yet humans which brings back into what is happening the scene. The foreground and middle ground leave enough space for the hoard of zombies in the background to add to the frame as a whole without over doing it. I also liked the color scheme he stuck with, a perfect streak between all that white in Star Wars with an apocalyptic zombie green feel and a nice accent color with the reds here and there to help the zombies pop out in a scarier way.
