Students (top to bottom)
Emily Blank
Dana Martin
Corinne Reid
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Student Work: "Labor"
Happy Spring Break everyone!!!
Students (top to bottom)
Emily Blank
Dana Martin
Corinne Reid
Students (top to bottom)
Emily Blank
Dana Martin
Corinne Reid
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Suite Tart
Suite Tart
Size: determined by artist
We will be working with Lulu Locks, owner of Providence Pin Up and SuiteTart.com, who is looking to combine her businesses into one united venture under the Suite Tart name. This new company will need an illustration to help with branding, something that is eye-catching and represents the many services of the new Suite Tart Empire which includes a salon (having eco-friendly options for hair color and such), boutique (promoting handmade and local clothing, jewelry, make up, etc), art gallery, and a studio to continue the Pin Up services and more.
We are not trying to make a logo or incorporating text (she has a graphic designer). Your image will need to be a vignette.
Lulu has said she is open to your ideas, and the following are notes from her:
• Clients are not 100% female, so nothing too girly.
• Lulu enjoys feminine qualities with a twist and androgynous themes. Feel free to get inspiration from the 1970’s, glam rock, Americana, retro, rock n’ roll, Blondie, The Donnas, David Bowie, and such. We are looking for a “Hard meets Soft” feeling.
• Favorite colors include sea foam green, mustard, avocado, and rust. Pink is okay as an accent color, but again…nothing too girly.
• The Pin Up studio is a part of Suite Tart, but not all of it. The studio does “Jack and Jill” shoots with couples, so both genders are involved.
• The new Suite Tart will also represent Lulu as an artist for hire at weddings and other special events. Think about how your image helps to reinforce her as an individual along with her business. A bio is available on ProvidencePinup.com.
Sketches Due: On March 23rd, Please send low-res jpegs of 2-3 sketches to my address and to Lulu. She will be giving you feedback within 48 hours.
Final Due: On March 30th Lulu will be visiting our classroom to critique and view the final work!
Size: determined by artist
We will be working with Lulu Locks, owner of Providence Pin Up and SuiteTart.com, who is looking to combine her businesses into one united venture under the Suite Tart name. This new company will need an illustration to help with branding, something that is eye-catching and represents the many services of the new Suite Tart Empire which includes a salon (having eco-friendly options for hair color and such), boutique (promoting handmade and local clothing, jewelry, make up, etc), art gallery, and a studio to continue the Pin Up services and more.
We are not trying to make a logo or incorporating text (she has a graphic designer). Your image will need to be a vignette.
Lulu has said she is open to your ideas, and the following are notes from her:
• Clients are not 100% female, so nothing too girly.
• Lulu enjoys feminine qualities with a twist and androgynous themes. Feel free to get inspiration from the 1970’s, glam rock, Americana, retro, rock n’ roll, Blondie, The Donnas, David Bowie, and such. We are looking for a “Hard meets Soft” feeling.
• Favorite colors include sea foam green, mustard, avocado, and rust. Pink is okay as an accent color, but again…nothing too girly.
• The Pin Up studio is a part of Suite Tart, but not all of it. The studio does “Jack and Jill” shoots with couples, so both genders are involved.
• The new Suite Tart will also represent Lulu as an artist for hire at weddings and other special events. Think about how your image helps to reinforce her as an individual along with her business. A bio is available on ProvidencePinup.com.
Sketches Due: On March 23rd, Please send low-res jpegs of 2-3 sketches to my address and to Lulu. She will be giving you feedback within 48 hours.
Final Due: On March 30th Lulu will be visiting our classroom to critique and view the final work!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Assignment: The Illustrator's Oz and Independent Series
Hi everyone,
Please remember to bring the following to our next class...
1) Your OZ sketches
2) A TYPED proposal for your independent series with at least one sketch. Remember- the more work and references you bring us the better!
3) ALL your work from this semester for individual meetings.
The Illustrator’s Oz
Size: determined by artist
One of the hardest challenges for illustrators is the ability reinvent a character or story that has been ingrained into or conscious through movies and pop culture. Alice In Wonderland will soon have a new interpretation of the classic story on the big screen, and famous literary characters from Robin Hood to Dracula have been reinvented constantly in the past.
It is not uncommon for today’s concept artists, illustrators, and other artists to be put in charge of these fresh interpretations. How do we make something new and sparkly? Interesting? Different?
Your goal will be to create an illustration based on your original interpretation of Oz and its characters. This could be something as simple as giving a new stylistic approach to the environments and Dorothy…or you could make drastic changes like making the cast into a new futuristic superhero team. The decision is yours.
Sketches Due: 2-3 well-developed sketches on Mar 9th (Please bring a piece to hang on the
third floor, too)
Final Due: Mar 23rd (Spring Break!)
Independent Series: Proposal
The final four weeks of Illustration IV are dedicated to a personal series (usually 3-4 pieces) of your choosing that investigates and explores a particular market, subject, or medium while considering your interests as an illustrator. While one student might work on a series of images for the Sci-fi/Fantasy market, another might use the time to work on large portraits done in oils.
For next week, I would like you to consider a proposal for your independent project. This includes a TYPED paragraph or two to turn into me for my records and at least one detailed sketch to give us a visual clue to what your project would look like. The more preliminary work you bring in, the more your classmates and I can help you develop your idea and identify any problems or untapped potential.
Think about what element(s) unites these images. Who is your audience? How would they relate to you as an artist in the professional world? What medium are you choosing? How many pieces will you do? How big are they?
April 6th- May 4th will be dedicated to this project. It will be due May 4th.
Sketches Due: at least 1 well-developed sketch on Mar 9th
*Changes and final idea should be decided upon no later than March 23rd
Please remember to bring the following to our next class...
1) Your OZ sketches
2) A TYPED proposal for your independent series with at least one sketch. Remember- the more work and references you bring us the better!
3) ALL your work from this semester for individual meetings.
The Illustrator’s Oz
Size: determined by artist
One of the hardest challenges for illustrators is the ability reinvent a character or story that has been ingrained into or conscious through movies and pop culture. Alice In Wonderland will soon have a new interpretation of the classic story on the big screen, and famous literary characters from Robin Hood to Dracula have been reinvented constantly in the past.
It is not uncommon for today’s concept artists, illustrators, and other artists to be put in charge of these fresh interpretations. How do we make something new and sparkly? Interesting? Different?
Your goal will be to create an illustration based on your original interpretation of Oz and its characters. This could be something as simple as giving a new stylistic approach to the environments and Dorothy…or you could make drastic changes like making the cast into a new futuristic superhero team. The decision is yours.
Sketches Due: 2-3 well-developed sketches on Mar 9th (Please bring a piece to hang on the
third floor, too)
Final Due: Mar 23rd (Spring Break!)
Independent Series: Proposal
The final four weeks of Illustration IV are dedicated to a personal series (usually 3-4 pieces) of your choosing that investigates and explores a particular market, subject, or medium while considering your interests as an illustrator. While one student might work on a series of images for the Sci-fi/Fantasy market, another might use the time to work on large portraits done in oils.
For next week, I would like you to consider a proposal for your independent project. This includes a TYPED paragraph or two to turn into me for my records and at least one detailed sketch to give us a visual clue to what your project would look like. The more preliminary work you bring in, the more your classmates and I can help you develop your idea and identify any problems or untapped potential.
Think about what element(s) unites these images. Who is your audience? How would they relate to you as an artist in the professional world? What medium are you choosing? How many pieces will you do? How big are they?
April 6th- May 4th will be dedicated to this project. It will be due May 4th.
Sketches Due: at least 1 well-developed sketch on Mar 9th
*Changes and final idea should be decided upon no later than March 23rd
Friday, February 26, 2010
Student Work: Urban Legends
A three-way tie this week! Each piece got 5 votes from fellow classmates.
Students (top to bottom):
Dana Martin
Erin Miller
Ophelia Hathaway
Students (top to bottom):
Dana Martin
Erin Miller
Ophelia Hathaway
Student Work: "The Witches" Book Cover
Four different takes on our book cover assignment.
Students (top to bottom)
Corinne Reid
Rebecca Figler
Ophelia Hathaway
Erin Miller
Students (top to bottom)
Corinne Reid
Rebecca Figler
Ophelia Hathaway
Erin Miller
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
"Labor" Gallery Project
“Labor” Gallery Project
Size: no bigger than 8”x 10” (can be vertical or horizontal)
For the last few decades art coming from illustration, tattooing, comics, and other “lowbrow” sources have gained wild popularity in the fine art world. Some of these artists balance their gallery pieces with commercial work, while others simply show what they are producing for clients. In some cases, Illustrators are taking their education and going directly into galleries. This culture has allowed new income and recognition for artists that would previously been shun from the fine art market.
Some shows require certain themes or restrictions for artists. A very popular way to start out your gallery career as an illustrator is to appear in “small works” shows that present multiple artists at one time; furthermore, smaller pieces promote smaller price tags for buyers and collectors. You will be making a personal piece meant for a gallery along the theme of “Labor”. The size of your piece must be no bigger than 8”x10”, as we are following the guidelines of popular small works shows. Remember that your goal is not to communicate an idea or word 100% clearly like you might expect in a typical illustration assignment. In this case, the theme is just a starting point for inspiration.
Think about presentation and the final product- this is not something you can edit in Photoshop before emailing it to an art director!
*** Due to the nature of this project digital pieces will not be allowed.
Final Due: Mar 2nd
Size: no bigger than 8”x 10” (can be vertical or horizontal)
For the last few decades art coming from illustration, tattooing, comics, and other “lowbrow” sources have gained wild popularity in the fine art world. Some of these artists balance their gallery pieces with commercial work, while others simply show what they are producing for clients. In some cases, Illustrators are taking their education and going directly into galleries. This culture has allowed new income and recognition for artists that would previously been shun from the fine art market.
Some shows require certain themes or restrictions for artists. A very popular way to start out your gallery career as an illustrator is to appear in “small works” shows that present multiple artists at one time; furthermore, smaller pieces promote smaller price tags for buyers and collectors. You will be making a personal piece meant for a gallery along the theme of “Labor”. The size of your piece must be no bigger than 8”x10”, as we are following the guidelines of popular small works shows. Remember that your goal is not to communicate an idea or word 100% clearly like you might expect in a typical illustration assignment. In this case, the theme is just a starting point for inspiration.
Think about presentation and the final product- this is not something you can edit in Photoshop before emailing it to an art director!
*** Due to the nature of this project digital pieces will not be allowed.
Final Due: Mar 2nd
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
February 16: SNOW DAY!
Hopefully everyone got the email I sent out, but in case you didn't...
Please email me your Urban Legend sketches. Make sure they are resized (no bigger than 100 dpi and 900 pixels wide). Below are some images from an illustrated Urban legend book I have. Hopefully these will inspire you! Notice how they are engaging and present a situation but aren't obvious (makes you want to find out more).
No new sketches assigned for next week.
Please email me your Urban Legend sketches. Make sure they are resized (no bigger than 100 dpi and 900 pixels wide). Below are some images from an illustrated Urban legend book I have. Hopefully these will inspire you! Notice how they are engaging and present a situation but aren't obvious (makes you want to find out more).
No new sketches assigned for next week.
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