Observed Drawing & Repeated Information

Today I have been doing some observational drawing. This was a nice change to my brief where I was studying the Olympics. I tried to make my drawings varied by playing with media and testing its boundaries. My favourite study was the one where I took the most risks- where I worked with oil pastel and Quink ink as this was new territory for me and I had no idea what the outcome would look like. Another study that I feel that I learnt a lot from was where I was continuously drawing the buckles on the bag using different approaches.  

I have learnt that using different medias can instantly change how you read the image despite it being of the same bags and scarf composition. 

'Things Holding a Pie' Hotdog Screenprinted Book

Above are a few images of the hotdog fold book that designed and screenprinted. The hotdog fold is great for producing a really quick book that only needs printing on one side, conversely it could easily double up as a poster if you wanted. 

Here I experimented with texture by using a coloured pencil in some areas, never before have I used anything other than block colours in my screenprints; I am really pleased with the outcome. I have also really loved collaborating with other illustrators- the brief we all decided on setting for this mini-project was 'things holding a pie'. 

Due to my previous knowledge in screenprinting, I found this project fairly easy however I know that some of the group that had never screenprinted before found it a little more tricky with things like alignment and layers. The hotdog fold book is great for a quick, low cost way of printing/binding however I feel that something a little more professional and better quality (hardbound/japanese etc) may prove a better choice for the book that I will make. 

Collage & Ephemera

i don't like the one below- too simple & cliche

I have really enjoyed this week's task of focusing on collage and ephemera in my work. I have predominatly worked digitally but have been scanning in textures, photos, text, my drawings etc. The reason why I enjoyed this week so much is because I set myself mini briefs- generally to make humorous work  or work that would make someone smile. I was quite inspired by Kate Gibb as you can see. The 'Rio 2016' is more of a promotional poster. I struggled a little with collaging well; as you can see in the last piece- it looks like I have just put images in anywhere without much thought. I love collage and ephemera in my work and I will continue to explore this more.

Below are some of the pieces of ephemera i found and collaged.

below are drawings i did for my collage

Take a Seat- Part 1 of 3

The Barbers in Leeds City Market

30 Photographs -

20 Pieces of Ephemera - Unfortunately I did not get any ephemera. The only thing that I could take that wasn't their property was hair off the floor and I didn't fancy that...nor was this place the type to have business cards.
20 Written Questions

1. I wonder why this barber didn't want his eyes in the photo, maybe he's lying low?
2. What country is the female barber from?
3. Does the goldfish have a name?
4. How have they got so fast?
5. Where did the woman go for 5 minutes?
6. I wonder how long this company has being going for?
7. Why is it that the barber and the customer have a bond?
8. Why don't these people talk more?
9. Why is there just the sound of clippers and hair dryers?
10. How long have they had these worn red chairs?
11.   

20 Written Observations

1. The woman is foreign
2. Probably Eastern European
3. The chairs look quite comfy
4. The chairs have worn on the corners- turning from red to an orange
5. There is a massive variety of people who use this barbers shop
6. There are lots of elderly people gathered around Marks & Spencer
7. Elderly women seem to go for the cake shop
8. The woman that got their hair cut there had short hair     
9. The youth thought £7.99 was a good price for a hair cut
10. They should probably have more seats    

 
20 Facts

1. 3 barbers
2. 1 moustache
3. 2 males, 1 female barbers
4. The female barber left after 10 minutes and returned after 5
5. 6 customers
6. 1 woman in a wheelchair
7. 1 child
8. 2 women got their hair cut 
9. 1 youth    
10. 1 Shave
11. 1 goldfish
12. 4 chairs
13.   

Take a Seat- Part 3 of 3

30 Photographs -

 

20 Pieces of Ephemera
20 Written Questions

1. Why do these men like this place so much?
2. What is the woman doing in that window?
3. What is her job?
4. How did they get the fairy lights up there?
5. Do people use those game machines during the day? 
6. Where do these people live?
7. Do these people have jobs?
8. Why have they come to Leeds City centre to eat?
9. I wonder if they have paid the extortionate parking prices?
10. How long has this building been here?
11. When was Whetherspoons invented?
12. Why on earth is it called Whetherspoons?
13. Does it have anything to do with spoons?
14. Are they trying to make this place look like a pub?
15.        

20 Written Observations

1. Sense of community and friendship
2. The atmosphere isn't overly happy- almost like a WMC
3. The lights look pretty   
4. The game machines are being rejected
5. The German Market can be seen from the window
6. You can also see the town hall
7. Prices are fairly cheap
8. There is a lot of wood in this place, it contrasts with the modern glass front of the building
9. It is dreary 
10. Most of the elderly people wear rain macs  

20 Facts

1. The main material used here is wood
2. The average age in here is 50
3. Pints are the most bought drink
4. Shortly followed by coffee
5. Most people have ordered food
6. All of the elderly people are wearing subtle colours
7. This table has 4 chairs
8. The chairs do not match
9.