Buick Cutaway Line Illustration
Randal created this line illustration of the side view of a Buick to illustrate an computer controlled automotive fuel system. The work was commissioned by a Chicago area ad agency in the 1980′s.
© Randal Birkey - 1960's Chevy - Watercolor Painting
I took a watercolor class in the 1980′s at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and Irving Shapiro was the instructor. I did this watercolor painting for that class. I had the honor of having it featured in his book on Watercolor.
Randal Birkey put together this self-promotional ad for the 1997 Black Book.
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1997 Black Book Ad
Randal Birkey put together this self-promotional ad for the 1998 Black Book.
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1998 Black Book Ad
An automotive aftermarket manufacturer required a diagram illustration to show how a new type of cellulose fiber could filter automotive oil better than previous competitive products. This is a sepia line art drawing on D’Arches watercolor paper, with Windsor & Newton watercolor washes added by hand.
Oil Filter Diagram
Randal Birkey created this quick felt tip ink line sketch showing the location of a “piston pin” in the layout of an automotive V-8 engine.
Automobile Engine Piston Pin - Technical Sketch
Randal Birkey illustrated this Aiwa car stereo unit for an ad agency in the early 1980’s.
Aiwa Car Stereo - Technical Line Illustration