Personal and Professional Practice: March 2014

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

wes anderson - composition

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/03/centered-wes-anderson/

I'm a big fan of Wes Anderson's films, find his attention to detail to every aspect of his films really inspiring. The way he considers the colour scheme, the composition, his characters in an almost obsessive way to ensure that it all fits into his visual aesthetic. Love how this video shows the thought he puts into every shot, making sure the focal point is always central, as well as symmetrical; and it pays off as his films always come out beautifully shot.

Monday, 17 March 2014

what is illustration for?

What is illustration?

Sarah Maycock

George Adamson

What is illustration for? What is its function? Where do you find it?

Sara Ogilvie - book covers

comics

Matt Johnstone - editorial

packaging

Tinhead - album covers

Who are the specific audiences for illustration?
There are different styles of illustration for all audiences

Quentin Blake - young children

Robert McGinnis - adults who like beer

Mr Bingo - young people interested in film and directing

Examples of illustration in:
a book

Finn Dean - book illustration, 'Brave New World' folio society

a magazine article
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/mar/14/creative-writing-courses-advice-students

a website that uses illustration
http://www.bestival.net/

an agency/illustrators website
http://www.handsomefrank.com/

a 3D object that contains illustration