The wonderful Natsuki of Illustration Rally was lovely enough to post about our event last night. Big Props to all those who came it was a lovely evening!
Illustration Rally
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24.1.11
Don't Panic Feature for Rotherham Exhibition
Whoooooo, Stars in Stripes Rotherham Exhibition has gained a little feature on Sheffield's Don't Panic.
Lovely Jovely.
Exhibition opening is this Thursday by the way, get yourselves down!
Link to the review HERE
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Lovely Jovely.
Exhibition opening is this Thursday by the way, get yourselves down!
Link to the review HERE
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22.1.11
Joseph Feather - Motion Graphics
I've just watch a really great video produced by a friend on the same course at University studying Motion Graphics. Fantastically simple but direct use of motion type. Well worth a watch.
Level 6 Graphic Design - Competitive Design Brief - 'Fakery' from Joseph Feather on Vimeo.
20.1.11
KUJI SHOP - FINAL PHOTOS!
My apologies for the delay, with dissertation and lack of camera i've not had any final photos.
Here they are, my first solo wall mural!
Hoorah!
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Here they are, my first solo wall mural!
Hoorah!
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Greed Poster by Sean Gee
Photos by Greg Thomas
10.1.11
DONE
I have finally completed all my illustrations for The Outsider, House of Illustration competition. I have also redesigned my front cover, as the other was lacking and did not link well with the other illustrations.
Illustration 1. "All I could hear was the blood pounding in my ears. I stood there, motionless" Part 1. Chapter 3, page 33. (i've had to shorten this quote due to the requirements of the competition - my bad)
Illustration 2. "...a crime made worse than sordid by the fact they were dealing with a monster. A man without morals" Part 2, Chapter 3, pp 95-96
Illustration 3. "I am on your side. But you have no way of knowing it, because your heart is blind" Part 2, Chapter 5, Pg 120. (would just like to point out that, given the image used, I am not anti christianity, it is simply the character in the books rejection of the chaplains wish for him to turn to God before his execution)
This is the folio binding. After completing the illustrations for inside the book I realised my cover wasn't totally befitting or just generally as good, so I came up with this idea, playing with the shadows i'd used within the other illustrations but focussing on the main event of the book, the killing on the beach.
This much more exciting image and one that i feel would really work to sell the book.
Well, fingers crossed they go down well but they are to be sent off immediately! Hooray! I'm going to go eat Chicken Casserole. WIN! x
Illustration 1. "All I could hear was the blood pounding in my ears. I stood there, motionless" Part 1. Chapter 3, page 33. (i've had to shorten this quote due to the requirements of the competition - my bad)
Illustration 2. "...a crime made worse than sordid by the fact they were dealing with a monster. A man without morals" Part 2, Chapter 3, pp 95-96
Illustration 3. "I am on your side. But you have no way of knowing it, because your heart is blind" Part 2, Chapter 5, Pg 120. (would just like to point out that, given the image used, I am not anti christianity, it is simply the character in the books rejection of the chaplains wish for him to turn to God before his execution)
This is the folio binding. After completing the illustrations for inside the book I realised my cover wasn't totally befitting or just generally as good, so I came up with this idea, playing with the shadows i'd used within the other illustrations but focussing on the main event of the book, the killing on the beach.
This much more exciting image and one that i feel would really work to sell the book.
Well, fingers crossed they go down well but they are to be sent off immediately! Hooray! I'm going to go eat Chicken Casserole. WIN! x
9.1.11
Illustration 3 - Finished
Third and final illustration for the house of illustration competition. Very pleased with my illustrations so far after my end of 2011 loss of drawing ability, things seem to be looking up.
The quote: "I am on your side, but you have no way of knowing it, because your heart is blind" - Part 2, Chapter 5, page 120
I've played with idea of a rejection of religion, Meursaults refusal to turn to god. This quote is said by the Chaplain, who is almost begging Meursault to see sense. I've brought in Meursault's attitude that seems to become more twisted as the book goes on. He is very much comfortable with the idea of death, the reason behind using the french word for death, on his wrist, playing with the idea that he is "wearing his heart on his sleeve". With his heart "blinded" and full of hate, "Mort" seems a very appropriate word to illustrate subtly into his skin, as it is apart of him.
Tomorrow I shall be redesigning my front cover with a simpler yet stronger image which i hope will work very well indeed.
Until then, Adieu x
The quote: "I am on your side, but you have no way of knowing it, because your heart is blind" - Part 2, Chapter 5, page 120
I've played with idea of a rejection of religion, Meursaults refusal to turn to god. This quote is said by the Chaplain, who is almost begging Meursault to see sense. I've brought in Meursault's attitude that seems to become more twisted as the book goes on. He is very much comfortable with the idea of death, the reason behind using the french word for death, on his wrist, playing with the idea that he is "wearing his heart on his sleeve". With his heart "blinded" and full of hate, "Mort" seems a very appropriate word to illustrate subtly into his skin, as it is apart of him.
Tomorrow I shall be redesigning my front cover with a simpler yet stronger image which i hope will work very well indeed.
Until then, Adieu x
The Outsider - Albert Camus (progress updates) #2
Another update of my work, please with my second illustration based on the quote...
"They [The Jury] had before them the basest of crimes, a crime made worse than sordid by the fact they were dealing with a monster, a man without morals" Part 2, Chapter 3, pp 95-96.
"They [The Jury] had before them the basest of crimes, a crime made worse than sordid by the fact they were dealing with a monster, a man without morals" Part 2, Chapter 3, pp 95-96.
The Arabic writing on the dock says "Monster". Across the skull that the shadow monster is holding (which represents the presence of death) there are french words for Death, Life and Blade.
The only thing left to do before finishing with textures and lighting is the character in the dock, which is the main character, whose shadow shows us the monster the Jury are really looking at.
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6.1.11
Finished Illustration 1 - The Outsider Competition
"I left his room, closing the door behind me and paused for a minute in the dark, on the landing. The house was quiet, and a breath of dark, dank air wafted up from deep in the stairwell. All I could hear was the blood pounding in my ears. I stood there, motionless" Part 1. Chapter 3, page 33.
The Outsider - Albert Camus (progress updates)
So, I've been uncommonly quiet of late, which is completely down to how much my dissertation is killing me. Writing is not my strong point. However, I have been hammering away at the Folio Society Book Cover Redesign competition for The Outsider by Albert Camus.
Here's a couple of screen shots of the binding design and one of the 3 illustrations i've been doing for passages in the text. Only two more to go!
The Folio Binding - I've produced an aerial view of a town, with the buildings and back alleyways grounding the image to make the roads seem to rise above. This is because on reading the book and seeing that the main character, after committing a crime and being sentenced to death has an argument with a priest who says that the character should turn to God and he will be accepted into Heaven, yet the character refuses. I have tried to represent this as subtly as possible, with the Crucifix created out of the roads, and being upside down and set at an angle to show not only the characters rejection of religion but to show that faith in general is either lacking or is in question. The blood red type along the spine was a natural choice based on the motifs of the book.
Here's a couple of screen shots of the binding design and one of the 3 illustrations i've been doing for passages in the text. Only two more to go!
The Folio Binding - I've produced an aerial view of a town, with the buildings and back alleyways grounding the image to make the roads seem to rise above. This is because on reading the book and seeing that the main character, after committing a crime and being sentenced to death has an argument with a priest who says that the character should turn to God and he will be accepted into Heaven, yet the character refuses. I have tried to represent this as subtly as possible, with the Crucifix created out of the roads, and being upside down and set at an angle to show not only the characters rejection of religion but to show that faith in general is either lacking or is in question. The blood red type along the spine was a natural choice based on the motifs of the book.
The first of 3 Illustrations for the inside of the book, based on a passage of text.
"I left his room, closing the door behind me, and paused for a minute in the dark, on the landing. The house was quiet, and a breath of dark, dank air wafted p from deep in the stairwell. All I could hear was the blood pounding in my ears. I stood there, motionless." Part 1, Chapter 3, pg. 33
Missing from this is the character who will be standing to the right of the frame. I have used a lot of texture to highlight the sunlight and will play around with fading out the sunlight to give a bit more mood in the piece. I'm very happy with how both of my pieces have turned out so far, looking forward to getting the rest done!
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30.12.10
Rotherham Art Space Update
Hello! Here's an update on the work I've been doing with the Stars In Stripes in Rotherham. I've been a bit quiet of late because we've been so busy cracking on. And Uni. And trying not to jump out of windows due to not wanting to do my Dissertation!
Hope you all had a wonderfully Cool Yule and have a great 2011!
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8.12.10
Rotheram Arts Space - Stars In Stripes Window Painting.
All of us are extremely excited to be painting all over the windows of a 6000 ft sq. Arts space in Rotheram. Despite the cold we have trekked over twice this week already to recon the space and start drawing. It is a first for many in the collective and thus far seem to making excellent progress for our months show in January. This is my piece so far! Enjoy x (PLENTY MORE TO COME!)
27.11.10
KUJI SHOP - WALL MURAL
I was asked to do my very first solo wall mural for Kuji Shop on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield. I was entirely overwhelmed and extremely excited. I haven't got any full finished photos yet, as I have lost yet another memory card for my camera, so will get straight on this an get some finished shots as soon as possible but literally could not wait any long to give everyone a sneak peek! Enjoy, watch this space for full finished photos x (Photos courtesy of Andy Holgate - what a LAD with a camera)
26.11.10
Soyo Live Art - Monday 22nd November w/ Louise Wheeler, Hailey Evenett and Mark Allen.
I've been a little quiet for a while, illness, lots of work at uni etc. Pretty much life has just been happening. Anyway, here's is Monday's Live Art piece. Can you tell I was listening to Modest Mouse whilst drawing various shaped feathers? Well I was. Great song that one. Peace x
4.11.10
3.11.10
AS ONE DIVEBOMB - Monday 1st November - SOYO w/Louise Wheeler, Hailey Evenett, George Law and Lucy Roberts
BANNERS ARE BACK. Haven't touched on this for a while as I've been experimenting with some other ideas/techniques. It feels good to be back using banners and shield shapes, feels like it's been ages! Anyway, hope y'all like the piece from Monday! x
Photo: Kev Williams
1.11.10
Fright Night Live Art at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. w/George Law, Louise Wheeler, Hailey Evenett and Sarah Abbott
We were booked through the Sheffield Arts Council to do some Live Art at the Crucible Theatre for Fright Night. It was a brilliantly put together day with plenty of zombies walking round, almost everyone in fancy dress and a couple of street acts outside. We decided to create some iconic halloween monsters, with Louise painting Frankensteins Monster, Hailey drawing hell hound Cerberus, Sarah painting a beautiful Day of the Dead style skull, George doing a howling Werewolf and myself penning a Headless Horseman. We had a really enjoyable day, creating individual boards rather than creating a mural style piece across three boards, something we seem to be doing more and more of, so was nice to get back to an individual piece of work for a change. Hope you like our work, watch this space for some more big events coming up! x
29.10.10
Finished Articles - Grad 1 Project
So, I am extremely happy at the moment. I have finished a pretty poorly structured project at University with some really beautiful outcomes. I've impressed myself once again with my Lino Printing skills, and with this new found confidence I shall be more adventurous with my ideas. Watch this space for large, metre tall lino prints and repeat patterns galore! x
Business card in it's surround with detail of sticker.
Business card when it has been assembled. Something to stand on the desk, rather than file in your wallet/purse.
Tote bag in action - Modelled by Ashlee Allen.
Finished printed Tote bag. FOX HEAD.
The Presentation Box. Including 5 layer Lino Print on lid. Contents: Tote bag + Business card
BOOM.
27.10.10
Printed Lino Business Cards - Pre Assembly.
So I have printed my one layer business cards and I am extremely pleased with the results. All that awaits now is the printing of the canvas tote bags, printing stickers to hold together the outer surround to the business cards and also generally putting everything together. I'm really excited to see the completed run of prints. Hope you like them too. x
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