Achilles and Ajax

As the title suggests, Achilles and Ajax sitting down to a nice refreshing Frappuccino whilst discussing their new business venture. Or looking at Youtube videos, it's your choice really...



A play on the traditional image of Achilles and Ajax playing chess under the walls of Troy.

If volcanic ash or car bombs weren't going to stop us, you could bet BA strikes would! Yep, we were supposed to be jetting off to New York this week, but it looks like trip 13 just wasn't meant to be... Instead, for your optical delights (and to maintain my sanity), here are some pictures what I did.



Number One: Odysseus tied to the mast, being tempted by three sirens - green tea, pomegranate and tangerine frappuccinos...

'Beverage of the Gods'

So, I wanted to draw some greek gods and godesses but unsure of how I could shoe-horn it into a project... My clever friend suggested I use these characters to advertise for Starbucks - point of display posters, coffee packaging, the Starbucks card etc. So below is a little tryout of the idea. Yes, I know she only has one earring and yes, I know her right arm looks a little bit weird.

Hermes with takeaway cups to come! Possibly...

Actually, I think I prefer the original lineart.