In celebration of Harald Siepermann’s birthday let’s have a look at some wonderful merchandise illustration that was created for Alfred J. Kwak. In the illustration Alfred gives a birthday party, organized by his father Henk, for his friends.
The illustration also shows what happens when two masters like Harald Siepermann and Hans Bacher join forces.
First Harald Siepermann thinks of a composition and draws the characters in the poses:
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Sketch by Harald Siepermann for an Alfred J. Kwak merchandise illustration
Then Hans Bacher continues with the inking:
Inking by Hans Bacher
… and then completes the illustration by adding colors: