Week 1: ink (practicing life drawing)
Lecture notes
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Research
Paul Hogarth
The range of the different marks made by the ink, getting lighter and more dappled lighting to show distance in the art makes even a simple subject come to life on the page.
The range of the different marks made by the ink, getting lighter and more dappled lighting to show distance in the art makes even a simple subject come to life on the page.
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Charles Dana Gibson
Expressive dip pen drawings - created the iconic "Gibson Girl" characterised by being beautiful and independent.
Expressive dip pen drawings - created the iconic "Gibson Girl" characterised by being beautiful and independent.
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Dip pen practice
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Brush pen
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View of the graphic design studio.
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Materials: watercolour, inks, improvised brush (q-tip), masking tape, fine liners and brush pen.
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Self portraits (ink)
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Week 2 more ink practice
I am fascinated by lighthouses. Specifically fantastical designs, leaning towers, buildings so tall the perspective makes them tiny, thousands of tiny bricks and textures across the weathered architecture.
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3D Modelling
"Tabby cat" made of tinsel, wire and buttons
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Lecture notes and ideas
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Research
Alan Fletcher: Apocalypse of little monsters. Made out of recycled trash.
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Introducing....
TRASH CAT!!!
The super hero cat. He's got a messed up eye and ear, a cape from a bin bag, and he will serve justice to littering villains everywhere. (Be very afraid). Other details include masking tape acting as bandages and also conveniently holding him together. Bubblewrap to serve as his insides (yuck) and some hastily drawn on features to show his INTENSE FURY to VILLAINS EVERYWHERE.
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As big as buildings it's a good thing he's on the side of justice.
HE CAN FLY
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Trash cat's sidekick (trash kitty? Bin cat? Still workshopping name.)
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Plasticine model of Dolly Parton (exaggerated). (I am so sorry).
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(Process)
I was inspired by this cute packaging.
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Trash Pig the evil mastermind. Made of many different materials he jingles wherever he goes.
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View of the back of Trash Cat's prototype cape.
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Week 3: Paint (water colour)
Lecture notes.
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Research
Ewan Mcclure
The raw emotion on the figure captured me. It almost looks creepy with the melting background and empty eyes, but the genuine smile, the pose caught off-guard, makes it warm somehow.
Ewan Mcclure
The raw emotion on the figure captured me. It almost looks creepy with the melting background and empty eyes, but the genuine smile, the pose caught off-guard, makes it warm somehow.
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Emma Carlisle
I fell in love with this sketchbook spread. The artist uses a mix of watercolour, acrylic, gouache, ink and pencil. The observational drawings of rural views seem so colourful and peaceful.
I fell in love with this sketchbook spread. The artist uses a mix of watercolour, acrylic, gouache, ink and pencil. The observational drawings of rural views seem so colourful and peaceful.
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Arthur Melville
His masterful use of colour and atmosphere is beautiful. This piece with the vivd blue streak across the centre of the painting that peaks through the autumn trees is particularly inspiring.
His masterful use of colour and atmosphere is beautiful. This piece with the vivd blue streak across the centre of the painting that peaks through the autumn trees is particularly inspiring.
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Abstract water colour. Colour blocking, trying to contrast background wash colour with foreground. (Make blue pop against red etc.)
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Experimenting with Payne's Grey (recommended by Tony)
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Adding colour to ink drawings. I overdid the red (note it is very easy to overdo painting and ruin a piece).
Watercolour practice
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Self portrait in gouche
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Digital
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Week 4: CONTINUE
Workshop notes
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Gouche clothing studies
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