Life Drawing

Inspired by an image I found in a magazine I created this mixed media using a new skill I was taught called reverse applique. I originally used feathers to create the wings but was unhappy with this approach so using free hand embroidery I was able to define the piece to a high standard.

 

 

I used different ranges of media such as watercolour, ink and coloured pencils to create a fashion illustration based on menswear fashion designer; Liam Hodges.

This is a mood board for my FMP project based on the Hillsborough disaster. Watching a documentary on the disaster I decided to research it further to help people visualise the impact. This moodboard was reworked as I felt I could have achieved a better look. I did this my using tools like using the rubber tool and fading the edges of the images. I have also kept the opacity high on a few of images to help visualise the impact of the disaster at the time.

By creating this trend board I was inspired by the advertisement found in the footage from the Hillsborough disaster. Photoshop has been used to produce these boards so I was able to manipulate images to show innovative ideas.

 

Combining my trend and moodboard with the research from my sketchbooks, I was able to create these designs using the information and images I had gathered. Applying my CAD based skills with my drawing skills assisted the success of these designs.

These three designs were selected for my line up as I felt the concept of each one depicts garments showing my views and feelings on the disaster.

Through exploring in depth the rave culture I picked up on the images and actions found in the rave scene, using the inspiration to design a strong line up.

 

 

This is a personal collaboration project with an art student we were talking about a project she considered due to the fact she is Muslim and how we both didn’t agree that Muslims should have to conform to the strict rules of Islam. Ideas just grew and we decided to work on a little project together.

Using my research into different ethnic communities and researching an artist called John Steinbeck I decided to take on the role of creating headwear that represented our views that women of the Muslim religion shouldn’t have to conform the rules of society. 

The theme for my sustainability project was iridescence, I related this to the rave culture, as one of the topics to focus on was the northern lights. I used this to my advantage as I felt these two shared similarities.

 

 

This presentation of my sketchbook pages shows how I researched and developed my ideas. Visually it is clear to see the structure of how I work and use this research to create my designs.

Everything I see day to day, influences me. I like the normality of clothes and just seeing the way people dress. Everything I use comes from reality or research. Travelling on the train is a huge part of my reality so I used this opportunity to develop my drawing skills.

 

From taking the reality of drawing people on the train I wanted to take it to the next level and create the unusual approach of wearing drawings I had sketched myself of the public. Producing a piece of artwork using my drawings in the form of a heat press print and free hand embroidery.

 

Through exploring in depth the rave culture I picked up on the images and actions found in the rave scene, using the inspiration to design a strong line up.

 

 

Editorial

This editorial uses a bright background which makes it eye catching,  the colour complements  the models skin tone. It also makes the text stand out, because they have used black text on a yellow background. The white boarder around the title draws the reader, because it acts almost like a highlighter. I like how the editorial is spread between two pages and the model is central, but it make it hard to see some of the image. The less formal text suits the editorial theme, as its bright and playful.

 

This editorial is selling the product well; by using a bigger aperture the camera focuses more on the foreground, meaning the image of the garment is sharper. By doing this the viewer is focusing more on the garment.  The positing the text is perfect for this photograph as they have used up the space between the model and the end of the photograph. There isn’t too much text either, so I can image this editorial would not  overwhelm the reader.

What is Aperture

Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes. It is calibrated in f/stops and is generally written as numbers such as 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 16. The lower f/stops give more exposure because they represent the larger apertures, while the higher f/stops give less exposure because they represent smaller apertures.

 What is the depth of field?

Depth of field is the sharpness in front of and behind the object on which the lens is focused on. This zone will vary from photo to photo. Some images may have very small zones of focus which is called shallow depth of field. Others may have a very large zone of focus which is called deep depth of field. Three main factors that will affect how you control the depth of field of your images are, aperture (f-stop), distance from the subject to the camera, and focal length of the lens on your camera.

How does Aperture Affects Depth of Field?

Depth of field is the sharpness in front of and behind the object on which the lens is focused on.

The lower the f/stop—the larger the opening in the lens—the less depth of field—the blurrier the background.

The higher the f/stop—the smaller the opening in the lens—the greater the depth of field—the sharper the background.

ISO is the level of sensitivity of your camera to available light

High ISO (eg ISO 800) = More sensitive to light    

Low ISO (eg ISO 100) = Less sensitive to light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry media Brushes

These strokes were made by using the dry media brushes. I played around with the different type, whilst adjusting the size to see what size would work well with fashion illustrations. During this process I found I really enjoy the marks they make, because they are quite sketchy.

Copy and paste

Throughout this post I’m going to explain how to copy and paste on Photoshop. Coping and pasting is fairly simple to do perform, and is a huge part of using Photoshop.

Initially you have to open a file fit to work with. I did this by clicking file (in the top right corner), next I selected New. It then gives you the option to change the setting of the file, I wanted the page to be A3 so I achieved this by pressing the little downward arrow next to preset and then selected international, after that I changed the size from A4 to  A3 by pressing the downwards arrow next to size and selecting A3. (Here is a little tip for you guys, depending on where you have sourced your image, effect what you set your resolution to. My images were taken by me so I set my resolution to 300 however, if you are using images sourced from the internet then you will have to set it to 72).

Moving on, I opened an image up so I could then move onto copying it. To do this, return back to the file button and click opened (Ctrl+O can also be used for this) that will then give you the option to select a image you have saved in your files.

Once the image has opened, selected the rectangle marquee tool; which is the second tool down to the left side of the scene, it is a square box with broken lines.

Fashion illustrations

Carlos Aponte is a Puerto Rican artist whose style is monochromatic that’s is also quite graphic. He studied at Parson the New School for Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Aponte works fast and believes this is the best was in keeping things fresh. “What I like about drawing men or menswear is that I can be aggressive, bold and full character”.

 The use of tape brings a rural sense to the illustration, because of the creases and imperfections. The lack of detail is interesting as it keeps the viewer guessing, he’s achieved this by just outlining the garment and model.

Mathew Attard Navarro is originally from Malta, and it was where he studied at Art School. Since moving to London, he has worked with fashion and luxury brands on innovative campaigns.

  Navarro’s style is rapid-fire sketches, which is shown throughout his illustrations, it gives the impression of continuous line.  The glance of a background sets the scene for the illustration, by using this technique it ands depth to the illustrations. Navarro emphasis the garment by using heavier, more frequent lines.   

 

I believe Photoshop was used to achieve this illustration because I see similarities with work that has been produce on Photoshop. The illustrator would have been copy and pasted the image of the face on to the same page as the one wearing the garment. The image of the garment would have been cut using the polygonal lasso tool and then the layer would have been dragged above the image of the face so the image of the face is only shown through the part that has been cut.

 

Trend Boards

This trend board uses unique shades of green; which is very masculine; because of the dark tone. I know these colours would work well with layering a garment; because they will add definition and tone to the layers . Its has influenced my design process for a trend board because I like the geometric shapes used and how the shapes narrow from the left, making your eyes flow across the page. However, I think they could of used other images like interior pictures to portray the trend.

A selection of colours from this trend board could work well in my trend board, because my theme is on the Hillsborough disaster and there was a lot of advertisement displayed in the photographs; with a range of colours. I like how the colours are mixed and produce a wavy effect. This is produced by putting small pieces of each colours together. Unlike the other trend board

  This trend board has a organic look to it, because of the wood print, but also the colours; which are quite cold, and have naturist feel.  The use of ink works well with this trend board because it is a good contrast, but also the colour of the ink is the same as some of the colours found in colour pallet at the bottom. The  use of twinges adds texture to the trend board but also brings true representation of earthy minerals, its uniquely tied together with masking tape.

The images are strong in this trend board, that are linked perfectly with the colour pallet. The use of fashion and non fashion imagery works well because it stop it from being repetitive, however using the same colours throughout links it all together. Using the polygonal tool on Photoshop and cutting around the edge of some of the garments would add a different approach to the trend board; instead of keeping all the images rectangular.

There is a lot of images in this trend board but it  fits together, and

 resembles a jigsaw like approach. I think this because of the selection of images and their different sizes. The pop of yellow throughout it brings a freshness to what is quite a dark mood board, this is because of the contrast of colours.