Meet Basil, a friendly herbivore from my Monsters Gallery exhibition. With his textured coat, zigzag back plates, and oddly sharp grin, he’s both endearing and a little mischievous. He adores Italians, thrives on a Mediterranean diet of fresh greens, herbs, and vegetables, and while he’s usually a gentle soul, he perfectly blends friendly charm with just a hint of danger – so those teeth suggest you might not want to get too close!
Meet Basil, a friendly herbivore from my Monsters Gallery exhibition. With his textured coat, zigzag back plates, and oddly sharp grin, he’s both endearing and a little mischievous. He adores Italians, thrives on a Mediterranean diet of fresh greens, herbs, and vegetables, and while he’s usually a gentle soul, he perfectly blends friendly charm with just a hint of danger – so those teeth suggest you might not want to get too close!
"I'm endlessly curious about the power of the creative mind."
My name is Richard Hood, and I'm a graphic designer and artist based in London. He has 15 years of experience in visual communications, from corporate identity and branding to information design. My illustrations explore the way pen and ink can be transformed into a wide variety of conceptual themes, with the use of both traditional and digital media, to create striking monochromatic images and simple colour compositions which catch both the eye and the heart. Thank you for dropping by!