Altered Book Project

Some bits and bobs I've been thinking about...
Using tracing paper to layer the images

As mentioned before I want to work with the books contents so I'm am interested in expanding or developing the scenes in photographs and illustrations

Pop ups

Smile For London

I have decided that part of my animation will be stop motion. Over the last week I have been getting together all the software and equipment I will need. 

The animation will be made from my own paper cut outs

Here is the first scene ...

Music Banner

Another banner inspired by listening to Ghost Rider in the Sky

Smile for London - self initiated project

Through my research and work my theme or basis for the animation is 'Positive Propaganda' - the basic idea is influencing people's attitude in what I believe to be a positive way.

Initially I looked at the artwork used in Russian Cold War posters and WW2 British posters to see if there was anything to be inspired by ....

I started off with some really basic compositions simple shapes and a bold 'blocky' appearance mimicking some of the styles I had seen in Russian poster art.

Some more bits and pieces ....

 

I also experimented with making each part of an image out of separate shapes with torn edges similar to Russian and Cuban street art and posters

Altered Book Project

The book I have chosen for the Altered Book project is The Art of Skating. It's a beautiful little book and was published in 1913 - so very old!

Because the book is so beautiful and has such a precious feel to it I am conscious that I don't want to be too destructive. I would like to work 'for' the book rather than the book working 'for' me.

I am considering approaching the project with a quite literal response to the book so I have begun sketching people ice skating to get a feel of the movement involved.

Word

Out of a selection of random words I chose 'Devil' to inspire drawings related to the word

 Temptation

See No Evil

Woman Possessed

Speak of the Devil

One Day Project

Listening to a piece of music just once we were asked to produce a banner inspired by our own personal reactions to the audio. 

My banner is inspired by Ghost Riders in the Sky - Ned Sublette

1000 Drawings

Self Initiated Project

For this project I've combined my own brief with a design competition that involved advertising on Underground digital platform advertising.

My project

We love London - It’s a breathtaking city overflowing with creative talent from all corners of the globe. The mission is to bring creativity to the weary commuters on the London Underground, reminding them how great it is to be a Londoner. 

The Brief - Create a 20 second piece of animation and/or moving image for the digital platform or escalator screens with the ultimate aim of inspiring, exciting or amusing Londoners. Keep the message positive, inoffensive and remember commuters are looking for an escape from their tube journey.

This week I'll be focusing on commuter research, the ways in which Underground advertising is used and brainstorming the concept.

1000 Drawings

Web Design Project

During my critic two major points came up; the navibar that appears at the bottom of every page - is it needed or should it be represented in a similar way links to pages are on the home page and including my name else where on the site to make it more personal and about me.The suggestions are really useful and I will definitely be taking them into account during this week before the project deadline.
Here are some screen shots from my website in progress....

Information Graphics

Really interesting site...

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/

Museum Collections 1000 Drawings

This week I have been working with oil pastels...

Web Design Project

For this project I have to build a website from scratch that represents me; an online CV, portfolio - full of things that make me or i find interesting.
I've decided to call my website 'where are my wings' (wherearemywings.co.uk). The idea behind it is that learning or trying something new is like finding a pair of wings and learning to fly - so we should always be on the lookout for new things and new wings.

I've wanted to learn more about web design and building sites for some time and this project has given me the perfect opportunity. I initially wanted to make my website in Dreamweaver, I have books and watched lots of tutorials. Although I am beginning to get to grips with the software in order to concentrate on the design and aesthetic of my site I may use a software called Freeway instead - a web design software that's a lot more user friendly!

Initial design layouts etc...

Some websites that caught my eye:
www.uniqlo.com/luckymachine/uk/
www.madedigital.co.uk/
www.satorisan.com/namethatsneaker/
www.webdesignerwall.com/trends/50-minimal-sites/

My Best Thing Today

Website I created for Life Clubs to work alongside the company and what they do
http://mybestthingtoday.com/

Got a mention in Psychologies so hopefully off to a good start!
http://www.psychologies.co.uk/news/my-best-thing-today/

Museum Collections 1000 Drawings

I've begun my 1000 drawings at The Museum of Childhood. It's one of my favourite museums in London and one that I have visited regularly since being a child. 

I concentrated mostly on puppets and dolls which I found fascinating to look at and draw, here are some drawings from today. 

Bestival 10

Hoodie stuff for Bestival 2010

Bits and Bobs

Bits and Bobs

http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/exhibitions/skin/tattoo-competition/tattoo-gallery.aspx