Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Thinking About Buildings

I've been thinking a lot about my tutorial with Matt last week and the issues that we discussed regarding developing my practice. One of the most important areas for improvement that we spoke about was my inability to complete briefs, due to a lack of resilience and confidence within my work. Additionally, I don't draw enough of what I enjoy! 

Recently, I've really enjoyed drawing buildings in my spare time so it came to light that I should focus my attention to this, and set a brief for myself to explore illustrative architecture further.

Selection of Sketchbook Pages



Contextual References

James Gulliver Hancock


I discovered this book at the barbican gallery shop in London and couldn't put it down! The colour schemes and quality of line are BEAUTIFUL, and each illustration is accompanied by the history of that building. Also, I really admire how Hancock has used architecture to document his travels/discoveries. His work has a really organic tone of voice that can be appreciated by audiences of all ages.

Lucinda Rogers


I've been an advocate for Lucinda Rogers since we studied her in first year, particularly taking a liking to her variety in line weight and use of mixed media. There is so much energy and emotion in the aesthetic of each scene that Rogers illustrates; the audience can gain a lot of information from one drawing which is really powerful.

Accidental Vix

This image of Kirkgate market was produced by illustrator and maker 'Accidental Vix'; I first came across her work in the Great Yorkshire Shop in the Corn Exchange, as well as the Leeds Etsy sellers fair at Christmas. The series is called 'as scene by me' and focuses on the aesthetic of Yorkshire architecture.

What now?

I still need to go around and take photographs of Leeds, which I aim to do this Friday if the weather is good! As well, I think it would be a good idea to do some additional contextual research on the history of Leeds as a city to give me a bit more structure on where I could go with this potential project.




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