Today I had my progress tutorial with Ben feeling like death because I had just done an all-nighter for COP (cries). So naturally, due to the stress of COP being due in Thursday, I haven't been able to give 505 the attention it has needed in the past week.
Although we were both happy with the work I have done so far concerning handmade type, and how I can develop this further with context and imagery. We also talked about where this style of working could go further for me as I am really enjoying developing my hand-rendered skills. There is scope for me to develop pattern making within my imagery as well as combine it with digital processes I am already familiar with that would start to build on a stronger tone of voice.
Ben also gave me some illustrators to have a look at that work in a similar way to me at the moment.
Jeff Fisher
Fisher doesn't use any digital methods whatsoever! I feel like his work is extremely traditional in terms of the colour palette; the darker and muted shades provide a really authentic feel. There is such a high level of craft and care within the aesthetic, which is applied well in a contemporary context.
Jessie Ford
I feel as if my work has a stronger connection with Jessie Ford's, in the fact that she uses a brighter and more striking colour palette and really beautiful textures (that I hope to become good at!) I really admire how her work can be applied to a number of different contexts, for example book jackets, packaging for food and drinks products and most importantly, her motivational quotes.
Deuchar's work is WONDERFUL! Less focused on imagery, the emotion and purpose is crafted so sensitively within her hand made type. As well, the context of her work is inspiring, especially the violence against women campaign.
Luckily, I am ~surprisingly~ in a good position with the project with less than two weeks to go, the steps I need to take now are:
- Choose my quotes for the postcards
- Come up with a name for the product
- Choose a colour scheme
- Patterns
- SLEEP!!!!
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