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New categories:  As the technical illustration portfolio has developed, the overall number of illustrations has increased, so the website now has the technical pieces split into 2 sections: 1) Technical Illustration and 2) Technical Line Drawings.  Technical line drawings are black and white versions of a complex subject matter while any full colour illustrations are in the original Technical Illustration section.

Follow Leanne: Keep current with what Leanne is working on and industry news by following Leanne from her website’s new social media bar.  Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Linked in and Google +.

Any interesting feedback on the new website is always appreciated!  Thanks to everyone for the support over the years.

The design of my Christmas card this year is about the frenzy that the season brings.  A phantom view of an escalator in a mall is the showcase for the bustle of holiday excitement with shoppers.

Designed as both a Christmas card and promotional holiday postcard, the scene reflects both the top and bottom of an escalator.

I wish the best of the holiday season to everyone as you deal with your own “Festive Frenzy”!

Seasons greetings and all the best in 2012!

Leanne Kroll – Technical Illustrator

In the past year, I have worked with numerous companies and individuals executing social media plans to complement their existing marketing capabilities.

Once a week, on Friday’s, I will be discussing a new social media topic (ie. blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Google+, etc.).

In addition to discussing those sites, for Illustrators and Photographers, I will be reviewing various “free” portfolio sites that are available to showcase work, in addition to a business website.

Check the website weekly or subscribe to the RRS feed to join in the discussion!

My latest promo illustration is my take on escalator etiquette and exploring some of the things we just wish we could say out loud.

This technical illustration also showcases the “features” of an escalator though a phantom view of the working components.

“What goes up, must come down.”

And in some cases it’s not always the safest or most pleasant ride up or down an escalator.

But, here’s to hoping your escalator experiences are laughable!

Snap Fit Component

The biggest challenge with a technical illustration of this subject matter is rendering something that is all white, in a realistic fashion.  I kept it simple with slight yellow hues for highlights and slight blue hues in the shadows to add some visual warmth to the illustration.

Mirolin Tub Shower with Snap Fit

Thanks to Jennifer and Daniel for making this project a success!

High Efficiency Water Heater

Joints & Fittings

Subject matter for this illustration project included plumbing, heating, fixtures, faucets, electrical and structural components of a home.

Jet Pump

High Efficiency Gas Furnace

The challenge with such a large illustration project is consistency among all illustrations, regardless of subject matter.  This was achieved through colour and line weights, as well as following brand standards developed for the project.

Single Lever Valve

Distribution Panel

It has been great working with Alan, Kenny and Andy! It’s refreshing to learn so much about the details of how components of a house should work.

Exploded View of Shower Door

The exploded view of the shower door is done as an isometric illustration with callouts to specific items to show further details for the consumer piecing it together.

Thanks to George for his vision and direction on this project.

Building Cutaway of Mechanical Systems

The cutaway building shows the many mechanical components, as well as building technology systems.

The challenge with this type of an illustration is showing all of the elements required while maintaining consistency so that no piece stands out as more important than another.

Mechanical Room Zoom-in

Thanks to Elicia at Elemental for making this project come together in such little time!

I designed a corrugate castle for the purpose of promoting the year of Harry Potter at an industry retail tradeshow.

Harry Potter Castle 3D Rendering

The following are also some point of purchase displays that I designed that you can find at your local Walmart, Best Buy or Blockbuster.

Harry Potter Walmart Comp Rail

Best Buy Harry Potter Banner

Harry Potter Blockbuster Lug Display

Pick up your copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows TODAY!

• Designing the layout and look of a new iPad Application.
• A technical illustration cutaway of an office building featuring various mechanical components.
• Numerous plumbing illustrations for an illustrated home manual.
• A molding technology illustration of a MuCell process that shows the steps of how the process works.

In other exciting news:

Beginning in May 2011 I will be working with a Sheridan College, Technical & Scientific Illustration 3rd year co-op student, Angela Yuqi Guo, to teach and mentor her about working freelance in this industry.  I look forward to this opportunity to be a role model, as well as be inspired myself by an up-and-coming Technical Illustrator!