Thursday, 30 January 2014

Research



Critical Journal entry (A4 size). Research and analysis of inspiring artists' work. Each have explored the use of pop up design, and influenced my own exploration of paper.
Completed October 2013.

Flying South




Initial exploration of avian murmurations, and development of concept ideas. Experimenting with different media including water colour, pencil and ink. Produced in (A4 sized) Studio Notebook. 
Completed December 2013.




This page is taken from my book titled 'Flying South' - the final outcome from initial exploration. This depicts the journey of migrating swallows. Created in water colour. A5 size.
Completed January 2014.



Light Photography



Long exposure is used to capture the perceived movement of street and traffic lights. This was achieved by moving the camera in sweeping motions, whilst keeping the shutter open for approximately 30 seconds. The 'shape' was added digitally. Printed to A4 size.
Completed November 2013.


Symbols



Studio Notebook work (A4 size). Exploration of symbol designs, interpreting the action of sneezing. Experimenting with a range of media such as ink and pencil, using a variety of application methods.
Completed November 2013.



Typography based exploration. Enlargement of a successful sneezing symbol design. Hand drawn to scale, using a brush and ink. A1 size.
Completed November 2013.


Pepper The Dog


A personal piece of observational drawing in charcoal. Capturing the character of this beloved dog Pepper. A2 size.
Completed December 2013. 


Space



My interpretation of space in a geometric design, with shading in coloured pencil. As part of a brief, a provided shape in subtly incorporated into the illustration. - it is seen here as a comet and satellite. A4 size.
Completed November 2013. 


Mr. Fox


Fox - Created with a combination of coloured pencil, ink and graphite. The illustration is incorporating a shape (arc, bottom left) provided from a set design brief.
Completed December 2013. 


Waving Owl



The owl was hand drawn in ink pen, before being digitally enhanced - adding colour, and transforming into a Gif. The 'arc' shape given from a set design brief is incorporated into the wing.
Completed December 2013.