20% off all Society6 phone cases

Just a heads up, there's 20% off all my phone cases on Society6 happening now until Saturday at Midnight. Maybe it's time to update your phone case with a mysterious looking skull-holding lady? www.society6.com/annecobai/cases

In other news - I'm on Instagram! Check out my latest illustrations and news at https://instagram.com/annecobai 

I'm on Instagram!

Sharing my work in progress pics and inspiration on Instagram

Those that have been following my blog for some time may have noticed that I don't post here as often as I used to.

I've been blogging here for nearly 5 years, and I have enjoyed sharing posts that explain my process while being able to show multiple pictures of how my illustrations evolve. Its always been a huge encouragement for me getting feedback from my readers whether it's a comment on the blog post or an email.

I'm on instagram now and loving the ease of sharing my WIP pics and inspiration. I'm working on a new illustration at the moment which I can't wait to start posting pics of!

Check it out here: https://instagram.com/annecobai/

What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?

The four guys from The Buried Life on the cover of their book

I'm currently reading the book What Do You Want to do Before You Die?

It's a really inspiring read of how four young guys formed a group called The Buried Life and wrote a bucket list of 100 goals. They ended up achieving most of them like playing basketball with President Obama and being on the Oprah show.

The rest of the book is filled with bucket list ideas from people all around the world. Reading this book is so inspiring, after reading some of the goals they achieved it reinforces that truly, anything is possible.

Also as a side note - I posted this pic on my new instagram account, to keep up with my illustrations and work please check it out here.

Bose Listen for Yourself finalist

I've been very quiet lately on my blog, but I have some exciting news to share! I entered my illustration mini-movie into a competition for Australian creatives held by Bose Electronics .... and it has been selected as one of the 12 finalists

I'm super excited as next month Guy Sebastian will announce the winner who receives a $20,000 grant to help take their talent to the next level.

If you have a spare moment to check out all the finalists (and vote for my entry!) visit https://www.listenforyourself.com.au/

Illustration Mini Movie

So for a while now I've wanted to create a short video showcasing my illustrations and how I create them.  Well, I finally did it and it's a 40 second behind-the-scenes peek at my vector illustrations and the stages of creation, from initial sketches, to digital layout, colour options and the final illustration.

I had a lot of fun making it, probably the hardest thing was deciding on a song to use! But I think Queens of the Stone Age is a perfect fit.

Note: Due to the song I put with the video, Youtube won't allow the video to play on mobile devices. If you're on a mobile and want to view the video check it out on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=556098777828791&set=vb.274254949346510&type=2&theater

YOLO

Music is very close to my heart so I was super happy when YOLO Mag published my illustrations and an article about me in their latest Music-themed issue. Some great interviews in this magazine with legendary photographer Tony Mott and amazing illustrator Helen Green. 

Check it out here http://www.yolomag.com.au/magazine.html

Pinhole Zine

Thanks to Pinhole Zine who featured my Frankettes and Manic Cure illustrations in their latest issue. I love the book binding of these zines!