End of Module Evaluation

Summative Statement

I've always strived to be a 'versatile' illustrator with a wide skill set, and a portfolio of work that is adaptable to many different contexts; however I've certainly found that having large ambitions can be extremely overwhelming.

Planning ahead and getting started on projects are the two things that I've struggled with the most in my whole degree, due to the way that my brain is wired to do things in a literal sense with an overdose of perfectionism, and not forgetting my huge lack of confidence. It's taken a while, but I think that I've finally learnt to tame this beast and trust my instincts, eradicating most of the negative traps associated with creative practice that I have fallen into. As a result, I believe that I have really found my feet working in a mixed media layered format with gestural and expressive  line work, that portrays a documentary and emotive tone of voice.
I've arrived at this point through investing time into the enjoyment of areas that are of interest to me, which in particular has been people and places. 

Although I feel like I've been running on empty and dragging myself through numerous creative blocks this year, I've produced some work that I am actually really proud of. Looking back at my progression and development, I feel that this year I have made a positive step forward out of my closed and confined art school sketchbook into the professional realm that is the creative industry. This time three years ago I never would have envisioned winning a competition and having a mural that I designed printed in a hotel reception and being published in a magazine and a colouring book! 
I aspire to continue engaging with public art projects and local organisations that allow me to produce illustrations that can help and inspire people for good causes, as well as continue developing and expanding my personal interests through illustration. 

I remember my first day at college, when Fred told us all that "we will take your life away from you, and give you back a better one in three years", and now I can finally say that I agree with that and see myself as an illustrator, not just someone who loves drawing.

Project Report and Final Outcomes

Updated Statement of Intent

FMP: FINAL OUTCOME

Here it is, the final design! My back is crippled and my eyes feel like they are bleeding, but I have done it, and am SO HAPPY!!!

Front Spread

Back Spread

A closer look

FMP: Mini Mockup

It is happening! The end is in sight and I think that I am actually going to get this publication finished. Here is a mini mockup of what it is going to look like:

Improvements?

Add tiny sketches of people, just in black fine liner stood outside the buildings. This will give it more character and charm, making it look like an actual street ( I hope ).

I also need to do the back...but I need to run a tight ship for this one!

FMP: Final Roughs and Thoughts

So I'm very stressed and running out of time, BUT THERE IS STILL HOPE!! I originally envisioned producing a 'body of work' as a final piece, but the body as such is more contained within my sketchbook, and I am just presenting it in a concertina format.

Here is a rough sketch, I initially intended on producing six pages, but have resorted to five (quality not quantity), which will consist of five different themes/reasons why tourists visit Amsterdam. These are Anne Frank's house, the Red Light District, Cannabis Coffee Shops, Obscure museums (cheese) and Cycling. I aim to show the buildings of each on the front, because architecture is the reason that I visited Amsterdam, and give facts about each on the back.

At this stage, I kind of see this as a more personal project rather than what I initially intended which was a tourist pack, but its funny how things turn out isn't it! Either way, I have confidence that I will produce a high quality outcome in the time I have left, so without further ado I shall get making.