Pt. 1
It's Nice That
After looking at all three of websites, I can see merit in all of them, being specifically beneficial to my development as an illustration student. Out of the three however, 'It's Nice That' is probably the site which is most interesting to me, yet the other two show very accomplished illustrators and are definitely very professional. Its interesting how the site does not simply specialise in only illustration but is a creative network for all art forms including photography and sculpture etc.. - I find this really appealing.
There’s all sort of illustration too, it doesn't just cater to one kind of illustration - but the important thing is that everything is current and trendy, despite the variety. I haven’t really delved into the website regularly, but at this time of year, they have collated ‘the best bits’ of 2014 - and the annual gems are really great - if these are the ones representing the past year, the rest must follow suit. I will start to check this site regularly, to update my knowledge of the current happenings within the world of illustration.
http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/sarah-louise-barbett
"Funny watercolours of mundane scenes by Sarah-Louise Barbett"
http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/francesca-jane-allen
"Some people thrive in education, many of my peers did, but education was never my cup of tea and I don’t know why I forced myself to stay put for so long. To me, university felt like three long years of stalling real life from happening. Obviously something made me stay, but I will never know if it was a hope that suddenly I would feel a sense of belonging with my peers and the course, or a genuine fear of what happens after education."
I hope I don't feel like this by the end of this course. There's something about reading this article that resonate with me however.
There’s all sort of illustration too, it doesn't just cater to one kind of illustration - but the important thing is that everything is current and trendy, despite the variety. I haven’t really delved into the website regularly, but at this time of year, they have collated ‘the best bits’ of 2014 - and the annual gems are really great - if these are the ones representing the past year, the rest must follow suit. I will start to check this site regularly, to update my knowledge of the current happenings within the world of illustration.
http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/sarah-louise-barbett
http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/francesca-jane-allen
"Some people thrive in education, many of my peers did, but education was never my cup of tea and I don’t know why I forced myself to stay put for so long. To me, university felt like three long years of stalling real life from happening. Obviously something made me stay, but I will never know if it was a hope that suddenly I would feel a sense of belonging with my peers and the course, or a genuine fear of what happens after education."
I hope I don't feel like this by the end of this course. There's something about reading this article that resonate with me however.
Pt. 2
Product
- T Shirt
- Tote bag
- CD cover
- Prints (decorative)
- Postcards
- Greetings Cards
- Badges/patches
- Gig posters
- Packaging (food)
- Packaging (stationary)
Publication
- Zines
- Children's books
- Textbooks
- Newspapers
- Fashion magazines
- Illustration magazines
- Comic books
- Poetry books
- Sketchbooks
- Programmes
Place
- Art Exhibition
- Art Gallery
- Mural
- Studio
- Animation Studio
- Museum
- Household
- Supermarket
- Arts and crafts store
- Book/art shop
On-line
- Artist/illustrator's websites
- University sites
- Photo sharing sites
- News sites
- Site logos
- On-line portfolio
- On-line books
- On-line shops
- Gallery sites
- Apps/Interactive art
Pt. 3
- CD cover
- Prints (decorative)
- Greetings cards
- Food packaging
Publication
- Zines
http://www.dorisdorisdoris.com/zines.html shit zines
- Fashion Magazines
- Poetry books
- Programmes
Place
- Art gallery
NOSTALGIA & PROGRESS: ILLUSTRATION AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR
- Studio
- Household
- Mural (outside)
On-line
- Photo sharing sites
- On-line shops
- On-line portfolio
- Gallery sites
Pt. 4
- Prints (decorative)
If you have an illustration on a product, it is more than likely there for the purpose of being sold. Whether the illustration is actually advertising a product or the a person wants the product for the illustration; the same as a person buys a piece of art - is it a status symbol, an admiration for the illustrator or just a piece to match the furniture of a home? I think its really important to understand the illustration market and how it is used in marketing. In terms of having your illustrations sold, you must be in the know of what's trendy, to certain demographics. To be honest I think popular illustration currently, is very tame, but if used decoratively, I suppose people want tame - only aesthetically pleasing pieces?
Publication
- Zines
Place
- Art gallery/exhibition
On-line
- On-line portfolio
The fact that this course is marked heavily on the content of this blog mirrors the importance of an illustrators on-line presence. I think an illustrator having their own interactive portfolio sets them up for being more appealing to clients - due to the ease of access and the professionalism. I definitely believe that an illustrator can't progress into a successful professional without an on-line presence as the internet plays a huge part in the lives of modern day people. Showing an employer or client or whoever a tangible portfolio can also put limitations on what you can demonstrate. For instance on a blog you can easily show processes and ways of working rather than just a finished piece of work.
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