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.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

 

Photographs

The theme behind my photo shoot is rocks, and I like the idea of using Photoshop in the same way this image has been created. I would Photoshop my photo so that It seem like rocks are falling from the model. This would create a almost superhero look to the shoot, which would tie well with my garment as it is a male jumpsuit.

 Relating back to the main theme of earthy minerals I believe using water in the shoot will be a nice way of adding a different texture to the photo.

The idea of creating a photo that has a cartoon effect is different from the rest I have had. It would be a good way of showing drawing and computer skills in my portfolio. Changing the brightening and the colour of the photo would be a couple way of being able to turn a normal fashion photo into a cartoon like photo.

I like the way this image has two photo merged together.  I think they may have used opacity setting on Photoshop, because this same look can be achieved like this.

 

Different poses will be used in the shoot to create the look I am going for. The low lighting of this image, gives the picture a silhouette which inspires me to use different lighting. 

 Using makeup in a photoshoot is a great way to influence the viewer into understanding the theme more. Face paint would ideal in a shoot as there affordable and I can play around with different colours and patterns. 

This image has a rustic, raw feel which I think would work well with my theme. Using Photoshop to create this effect or producing a poster  that then I deface  are two was that this idea could be achieved.

This brick wall would be a real cool way to create a photo, I would Photoshop the model into a variety of bricks using different poses.  This would work well with all of the different layering as it will give the photograph

 

 

 

Mood boards

  I like the use of different texture used in this mood board, it give it more character. The image at the top that looks like it has been torn a little is a interesting look; and gives the impression that it is a damaged poster. I believe that Photoshop was used to produce the ripped effect, by cutting out the torn shaped and layering a picture behind it.

 

The placement of this mood board is simple but effective. The images are just stuck down with tape, but by doing this it gives a rustic character. I enjoy the fact they have kept the images black and white but the but the tape is a different colour. Layering the images like they have done with this mood board also adds to the rustic vibe, as it looks like a collage.

The use of  Photoshop works well with this mood board as the photos are linked together, for example one of the models appears to be holding a photograph. The uses of a brown background brings attention to the photographs. I’m not a great fan of having words on a mood board, however I think it works well with this one. I think it is because the word looks like handwriting, which is flowy and delicate.

The contrast of pink paint works well against the black and white photos.  an additional detail to the  pink paint, is the dry media technique, which could have been produced by hand and scanned in or even by using the brush tools on Photoshop. Leaving a boarder around some of the images make it look more edgy, because they

appear like a collage.

 

This mood board doesn’t have the images to the boarder of the paper, which makes it look central. The use of fashion and advertisement inspires me to use this technique for my future mood board or trend board. The bright advertisement makes it standout but also works well with the different black images.