STUDY TASK 1

Response 


5 reasons you chose to study illustration 

• It widens your view of the world.
• Its something that I enjoy to do, so it doesn't feel like a chore to do it.
• I like to read graphic novels and find illustration engaging. 
• I wanted to be better at drawing 
• I want a creative career where I can develop a distinct personal style. 

5 Reasons why you chose this course in particular

• It's got a strong structure and I work better when theres structure. 
• It had a great studio space.
• The group is small and I find bigger groups intimidating
• Its a course at a specialised art college so it is equally prioritised with other courses 
• Theres a lot of tools that can be utilised.

5 Skills that are your strengths 

• Determination
• Good at producing ideas
• Have a different way of viewing things
• Quick to pick up most things 
• Love the subject so will try harder at it than other things. 

5 things you want to improve 

• Self confidence as an illustrator. 
• Organisation 
• Individual style 
• Awareness of mediums and other illustrators work 
• Networking with other artists. 

5 Images that demonstrate your interests in illustration 

I'm interested in illustrations like this that are funny and very simply drawn. This one is drawn by Kate Beaton taken from her website http://harkavagrant.com/index.php. 

They aren't the most gorgeous pieces of illustration but they can make you laugh and make you have a better day. I love illustration that can change moods. 

I like illustration that is in different mediums. Rob Ryan's work ( taken from Robryanstudio.com) displays how by developing a strong personal style you can then take it across to other mediums. He originated as a printmaker but now designs on across a range of mediums whilst still retaining his distinct style as a illustrator. 

Tom Jung designed many movie posters, the most noted being the iconic Star Wars poster. I like how he composes his illustration, as well as designing movie posters he also went on to go and do storyboard work. I like the dynamic look of his work and how he captures a feeling within his work (normally the feeling of the movie). I think it makes it more interesting to look at and more memorable than the film posters these days.