Scott DuBar Illustration

Author: SJD

  • Comic Book Style Numbers | Client: SCBWI

    Comic Book Style Numbers | Client: SCBWI

    Comic Book Numbers | Client: SCBWI

     

    I had the wonderful opportunity to illustrate a set of twelve comic book style numbers for the upcoming issue of SCBWI’s mid-Atlantic magazine, The Highlighter. The numbers were for an article on twelve tips for writing graphic novels, by Eisner Award-winning author Paul Tobin (Bandette, Plants vs. Zombies). I have to say it was a real honor to be able to prove artwork for such an accomplished writer!

    Many of the number designs are inspired by popular superheroes, such as Superman, Batman, Iron Man, The Human Torch, and X-Men’s Nightcrawler. Admittedly, the Fantastic Four one is a little on the nose but I’m still happy with how these all came out. You’ll have to be a SCBWI member to read the article, but you can check out larger versions of my artwork in the gallery below!

     

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  • In The Beginning There Was Golf | FORE Magazine

    In The Beginning There Was Golf | FORE Magazine

    In The Beginning There Was Golf, illustration by Scott DuBar

     

    Editorial illustration for an article in FORE Magazine waxing poetic on the greatness of golf.

  • Mountain Music | Ascent Magazine

    Mountain Music | Ascent Magazine

     

    Mountain Music illustration by Scott DuBar

    Latest illustration for Ascent Magazine for an article on the various schools of thought as to what types of music qualify as mountain music.

  • Cotton Kills | Utah Adventure Journal

    Cotton Kills | Utah Adventure Journal

    Cotton Kills illustration by Scott DuBar

    Editorial illustration I did for Utah Adventure Journal for an article called Cotton Kills, about an avid outdoorsman who is super into wearing his high-tech outdoor gear, even in situations that don’t really require it.

  • Wonder Realtor Part 6: Best of C-ville Winner 2017

    Wonder Realtor Part 6: Best of C-ville Winner 2017

    Wonder Realtor Part 6: Best of C-ville Winner 2017 by illustrator Scott DuBar

     

    The illustrated ad campaign I’ve been working on for the past couple of months came to its dramatic conclusion last week in Wonder Realtor Part 6: C-ville’s Best Realtor 2017. My client, Heather Griffith of Nest Realty, was nominated for the title and wanted to do a series of fun, comic book style ads to encourage voting. I’m so happy to have my work appear in C-ville Weekly’s much-loved annual Best of C-ville issue. It’s such a great resource for discovering new places to eat or shop, and is the one issue people in Charlottesville hang on to. I am also pleased that the ad celebrates a happy and diverse community, particularly in the wake of our recent tragedy. C-ville Weekly’s annual Best of C-ville for 2017 is on stands now.

     

    Wonder Realtor Part 6: Best of C-ville Winner 2017 by illustrator Scott DuBar

  • Toddler Intimidation | Client: Utah Adventure Journal

    Toddler Intimidation | Client: Utah Adventure Journal

    Toddler Intimidation illustration by Scott DuBar

    This editorial illustration was for an article about a father, and avid outdoorsman, who felt intimidated by the impressive amount of scrapes and bruises his toddler was accumulating from his activities, while Dad had no such mementos of his own adventures. Was he playing it too safe? Had becoming a dad cost him his outdoorsy edge?

    I’m not exactly sure a toddler is old enough to manage a Big Wheel, but I really liked the idea of a toddler dressed like a bad-ass biker.

  • Summertime Treat: Ice Cream!

    Summertime Treat: Ice Cream!

    Ice Cream Man illustration by Scott DuBar

    Summertime is in full swing, so here’s an illustration in honor of everyone’s favorite Summertime treat: ice cream! I did this illustration originally for HappyReading.org for a children’s poem called Ice Cream Man. I think I did close to a hundred illustrations for that client with a fairly tight turn-around time, which lent the whole series a loose, fun, and energetic quality that I think works well for this type of project.

  • Wonder Realtor Part 5 | Client: Nest Realty

    Wonder Realtor Part 5 | Client: Nest Realty

    The Adventures of Heather Griffith, Wonder Realtor pt 5 by illustrator Scott DuBar

     

    I got a happy surprise after completing part four of the Wonder Realtor ad campaign. Turns out, everyone was so happy with the ads that they decided to go ahead and have me do one more. Heather thought it would be nice to show her and her family expressing their thanks to everyone who voted for her. (Heather was nominated for best realtor C-ville Weekly’s annual Best of C-ville.) I figured this was a great opportunity to show the whole family as having super powers, and help gives the ad a little more of a narrative flow beyond a simple “thanks for voting.”

    I had so much fun working on this ad campaign and am super-grateful to have had the chance to do an additional bonus Wonder Realtor ad. And who knows? If Heather wins in August, I may get to do one more!

    The Adventures of Heather Griffith, Wonder Realtor pt 5 by illustrator Scott DuBar

  • Wonder Realtor Part 4 | Client: Nest Realty

    Wonder Realtor Part 4 | Client: Nest Realty

     

    Wonder Realtor Part 4 illustration by Scott DuBar

    Wonder Realtor Part 4 came out yesterday in this week’s C-ville. It’s the last of a four-part comic book style ad campaign for Heather Griffith of Nest Realty, who was nominated for Best Real Estate Agent in C-ville Weekly’s yearly Best of Charlottesville. I had so much fun working on this campaign! While I’m a little sad it is over already, the good news it that Heather is currently ahead in the voting and may very well win. If so, I’ll have a chance to do one more final Wonder Realtor ad announcing the win and thanking all the people who voted.

    Below is a shot of the ad from the magazine.

     

  • Wonder Realtor, Part 3 | Nest Realty

    Wonder Realtor, Part 3 | Nest Realty

    Heather Griffith, Wonder Realtor part 3

    Wonder Realtor, Part 3 came out yesterday in this week’s C-ville. I decided to change things up a bit this time and went for a comic book cover approach. Given all the various powers being highlighted, there really wasn’t room to take a story based approach. All in all, I think it worked out really well and gives that feeling of a comic book packed with action and adventure that I was going for. Right now, there’s just one more ad to go. If Heather gets enough votes and wins Best Realtor, then I may get to do an additional Wonder Realtor ad. Keeping my fingers crossed!

    I’ve included below a gallery of all the little action scenes from the ad, along with a work in progress image, and a shot of the ad from this week’s C-ville.

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