Self Assessment Form For OUIL403 Visual Skills

Jobs

 Over the last few weeks I have been working on designs for a couple of commisions. It has meant I have been really busy but has given me the opportunity to try and implement ideas and techniques I have learnt on the course. Both jobs had their own set of constraints nad very specific briefs.

 The first image is a logo for a record label. The name of the record label is AMP (always making progress). The brief was to incorporate elements of an amp into the design and to create lettering that is both interesting and easy to read. I wanted to use wires as part of the lettering but didn't want to make looping lettering out of wires as this has been done many times before and is not the most legible. I tried to find ways to incorporate some element of an amp but found it difficult as most amps are plain boring black boxes. The only interesting amps are fender style guitar amps but they do not fit the type of music the lable creates. I settled on the idea of using a dial from an old style analog amp but wanted to make the image more interesting. i searched for images that are rougly they same shape that could fit in with the image of the record label. I have worked on commisions before but now i feel i see problem solving and communication as the main hurdels to a succesful illustration.

This image is created as to be a screen printed clothing design for Howard Marks. I had to include a portrait, plane,suitcases, lettering and a representation of the northern lights. I struggled with the severly limited colours given the amount of elements in the design. I looked at screen prints form Jay Ryan to see how he overcomes the hurdels of print limitations. His use of block colour is a great guide on how to only use colour where completely necessary to the piece. I added the water towards the bottom of the design to create a backdrop for the plane and make it jump to the front of the image. 

Pinterest Pictures

Aesthetic

Unfortunately  I don't know the artist that created this work as the picture is taken from a tumblr account that did not reference the artist. I have always been influenced by anime art, I like the bold imagery, exaggerated features and outrageous ideas. I chose an anime piece to demonstrate aesthetic as anime has an immediately recognisable style.

 Content

This is an X-Men family tree by Joe stone. I chose this image to represent content as it contains a lot of information and is designed as an informative representation of the relationship between the popular characters. I draw a lot of comic book art and like the way Joe Stone has used these characters in a new informative way using clean simplified designs.

 Context

This is a beer label produced by Nathan Walker for a collaboration between 2 breweries. I like the way the artist has used the connecting beards to show the collaboration. this illustration shows good visual problem solving and works well withing the context it is delivered.

 Drawing

Unfortunately  I could not find out who the artist is that created these drawings as it was taken from a Facebook page about sketching. This image shows how drawing can be used to practice and improve specific elements of drawing skills.

 Illustration

This illustration is by Joshua Budich and was created for a exhibition celebrating the film Jaws. I really like this illustration, The detail in the shark is amazing and the dimensions really accentuate the size difference between the person and the shark.

 

 Imagemaking

 This image is a woodblock print by Matt Brown, I really like the texture and depth in this image.I think the bold shadows contrasting on the white of the snow work well in this media.

 Purpose

These cards by John Littleboy manage a perfect balance between function and beauty. The cards are each simple illustrations of dogs but still perform perfectly as playing cards.

 Process

This digital artwork is lixiaoyaoII. I love the loose layered colours and transparent layers used to create this amazimgly detailed painting. I am a big fan of Studio Ghibli and I think this is a brilliant interpretation of the world of Spirited Away.

 

Product

This digital work by Tim Layzell brilliantly depicts monement while crisply displaying the company logo and product. I think this work is a great balance between product placement and beautiful artwork.