Body Art Project

As part of my GCSE Art Coursework, I looked at different forms of Body Art. After taking photos of a friends tattoo's, I drew several of these using different materials. Here are a couple: 

                     

                             

                 

For this piece, I used graphite in order to achieve the different tones as a result of lighting, particularly around the feature of the sleeve tattoo - the skull.

Dimensions: A3

For this piece, I used charcoal to create dramatic variations in tone. For example, the black background provides a strong contrast to the drama mask, allowing it to effectively stand out as the main element of the tattoo. 

Dimensions: A3

Before producing my final piece, I experimented using different materials (biro and pencil crayon) in order to determine which would be most effective for my exam. 

As a result of my experimenting, I decided pencil crayon was the best material to work with when producing my final piece. 

Dimensions: A5 

Final Piece
Dimensions: A1

After producing these observational drawings, I researched other body art that had been produced, and was asked to replicate those most relevant to my photographs/drawings. 

This tattoo was created by Jun Cha, a popular tattoo artist from LA. In order to achieve the variations in tone, I used graphite. This was particularly beneficial for creating a more 3D look to the woman's face, making certain facial features such as her cheeks stand out.
Dimensions: 26 x 32.5cm 

Unfortunately, I was unable to find the artist that designed this back piece. However, I believe the warm colours used against the black outline was effective for creating an effective tattoo with a 3D element.  To achieve a similar effect, I used oil pastel to ensure colours were bold, thus standing out from the black background. 

Dimensions: A3

Cityscape Project

Inspired by photographs I took on a trip to New York, I began to research the work of cityscape artists. When doing so, I came across two pieces that stood out to me in particular and as a result, I decided to replicate these images.

                                              

     

                                                                       

                      

This image is my replica of Paul Brent's 'Green Cityscape', for which I used acrylic paint in order to achieve the various vibrant tones in the background.

Dimensions: 28.5x28.2cm

This is my replica of Elizbeth Dagger's 'Amsterdam II' for which I used oil pastel to achieve the striking orange and yellow tones that create a strong contrast to the darker buildings. 

Dimensions: A3 

AS Graphic Design Project - Product Manufacture

As part of my AS Graphic Design course, I was given the task of replicating an existing product - a 'Love Hearts'  make-up set - using appropriate materials and processes to produce the packaging, as well as models of the internal products. Along side this, I was asked to produce a to scale architectural model of a room in my house using suitable materials to achieve the most realistic representation possible. This folder demonstrates how I completed both of these tasks.

Work Experience - July 2014

During my work experience at The One Off design studio in Derbyshire, I was given a past D&AD brief to re-brand the Financial District of London. After conducting research, using sites such as Behance and Designspiration for inspiration, I began sketching possible ideas and later went on to use InDesign to create a logo. I matched this logo with a new name for the District - 'The Hub', a hub being associated with a centre of activity, from which things radiate (quite apt for a Financial District in one of the major cities of the world). I then used Photoshop to place this logo into part of the campaign.

A2 Graphics (work in progress)

As part of my A2 Graphic Design course, I have been asked to design and model a restaurant/bar suited to the requirements of a client as well as the target market desired by my client. The space in which the restaurant would be located already exists as a Church Hall on the high street of the village where I live. At this stage in the year, I am gathering research and creating designs which I show to my client when appropriate in order to gain feedback and make necessary changes. Later in the year, I intend to create a to scale model of my proposed design which will be shown to my client for evaluation.