Scott Thigpen's Portfolio
Editorial: Newspaper
Illustrations for editorial pieces which appeared in papers such as "The Wall Street Journal," "The Atlanta Journal Constitution," and a variety of smaller papers.
Hiding Things From Your Spouse
Client: Atlanta Journal Constitution
This illustration portrays a couple hiding things from each other, which is something that most couples have probably done (I know I have). I was really happy with the end result because I was able to capture the sheepish look on both people as they were trying to hide their “things” from each other. On a side note, it was…
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Creative Résumés
Client: Atlanta Journal Constitution
This illustration represents creative ways to get your résumé into the public eye. I wanted to have an overzealous guy doing some over-the-top stunts in order to sell his résumé. I started out by having him in a body sign and throwing a few résumés here and there but it transformed into drawing speakers, a musical monkey, airplanes, and much…
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Anti-Smoking Laws
Client: Atlanta Journal Constitution
A few years ago Georgia passed a no-smoking law which prohibited one from smoking in a building unless it was designated for people 21 years old and up. This was good for me because I cannot handle (nor stand) the smell of smoke. There is no more going into a restaurant and asking for the “non-smoking” section only to be…
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Promises, Promises
Client: The Wall Street Journal
This illustration represents a guy who made too many promises that he couldn’t keep. He promised his son that he could have a cell phone while promising his wife he wouldn’t get him one. Now he’s in a conundrum. The Wall Street Journal usually gives me roughly 24-48 hours to complete an image so I always have to move fast.
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Alien Abduction
Client: The Wall Street Journal
This illustration accompanied an article about reports of UFO sightings. The article questioned whether the sightings were legitimate or not. I mulled over what to draw and decided that having a kid abducted by a spaceship would be fun.
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News from Scott Thigpen
12/09 : Hiatus over, new site!
This site hasn’t been updated in a while and that’s because I’ve migrated everything over to Thigpen Designs. Come check it out with a new look, feel and new art to buy! Just in time for the holidays!
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06/16 : Wicked Replies
Last week I launched a contest to promote my Etsy store where I am currently selling prints of my work. The rules of the contest is to leave a friendly/witty reply or comment and I would pick three people to…
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06/08 : S.T.udios Contest Giveaway!
I’m opening up an Etsy store to sell my prints online and what better way to start it off than with something free, for you? I’m giving away limited edition prints to three lucky people who will receive either my…
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