ARTISTS, ILLUSTRATORS & DESIGNERS - Camberwell Project

Illustration

DAN MUMFORD

                                                                                               

1.   Illustrated for bands such as GALLOWS, PARKWAY DRIVE

2.   Use of colour, traditional screen printing technique, adaptation to graphic tablet use

3.   Works with magazines, and promotes music and originality

Quentin Blake

1.    Created artwork for many people’s childhood memories

2.    Vibrant use of colour and composition, intelligent application

3.    Other work with political cartoon art is a big influence

4.    Capture of character and characterisation is stunning

5.    Lively, celebratory style, appreciated by all ages

  

Matt Taylor

1.  Print screen style art with retro/vintage edge

2.  Multi-media manipulation excellence

3.  Striking, almost graphic communication

4.  Statement making artwork, large scale

 Art

DAVID HOCKNEY

1.     Use of colour, vicbrancy and versatality to his work,

2.     Use of modern medium to create, iPAD, technology, photography

3.     Impressive large scale, conciseness of work and attention to detail

4.     Composition and controlled use of light is central to his work

 FRANCIS BACON

1.   Outsider art approach to work, fascinating life story

2.   Very pscyhologically intense work, painted passionately

3.   Seen work in gallery in Florence and London

4.   Use of tone, and suggestion with composition

  

DAMIEN HIRST

1.   Intelligent manipulation of the media and self publicity

2.   Connceted with Charles Saatchi, favourite collector

3.   Daring and provocative work, explains pieces well

4.   Un-pretentious attitude to work, very revealing style

DESIGNERS

Ridley Scott

1.   Although using HR Geiger as an artist, he masterminded the visual aesthetic of the movie

2.   Creates haunting, ehteral moods

3.   Master of lighting and set design

4.   Contributed heavily to British cinema

Kevin Mccloud

1.   Presenter on BBC’s “Grand Designs”

2.   Fantastic ideas and great connector with an audience

3.   Un-pretentious approach to art and design

4.   Kindling an interest in concemporary architecture

5.   Gorgeous aesthetic of buildings produced

6.   Overseen many projects from start to finish

 Norman Foster

1.   Grand scale designs produced in public places (London)

2.   Sleek, smart city design for urban living

3.   Functional and stylish buildings that are environmentally sound

Caravaggio

Early paintings by artists such as Caravaggio and Michelangelo are important to me,

The religious connotations, and the switch between violent and serene imagery is done

so effortlessly and at times with such conviction in the brush strokes. 

Soulful times

Soul music and music from the south is a big influence to me, 

this portrait of Curtis Mayfield is something I refer to to get a feel for the times

The vibes and music scene at that time was so different to it is now,

Sometimes the easiest way to engage with a situation is to put it in a different context, 

such as this time.

Rock and Roll Clothing

Original rock n' roll fashion and clothing is something I've been interested in for years. 

The darker aesthetic of bands since the late 80's has been developing constantly

With musicians now frequently owning their own clothing line, fashion and music

are becoming inexplicably intertwined. 

Tattoo Design and Watercolour

An image I found online of a tattoo style I'm deeply interested in.

Tattoo art fascinates me, right now as someone who's without ink, 

Especially now when attitudes towards tattoos and body artwork are developing

Abstract and watercolour tattoo really catches my eye as proof that tattoo art is just

a worthy medium for art as traditional methods such as charcoal, pen and ink and paint.

It reminds me of a quote I heard a while ago, that:

"Nothing is worse than a bad tattoo, but nothing is better than a great one"

Gig Poster Art

I'm very interested in gig poster artwork, and the visual communication aspect of it.
It's a very versatile and creative format to work on and it's also a huge responsibility for the artist.
This image is a homage to the days of screen printing posters in the West Coast,
The DIY appeal of poster printing and band art is what keeps me inspired

Superstition

A photograph from an excavated tomb of a Catholic Saint

One of my biggest interests is the ancient relationships between man and the spiritual.

The art, and passion showed by colonies and civilizations worlds apart in the early world inspires me.

In particular, the conviction of people's work in honor of their faith, such as the colossal landmarks of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, as well as the work of Haitan, and early Christian colonies for me,

Is a record of humans trying to materialize the world they hope to inherit after death.

This photograph is an example. Stones and metals that were dangerous to mine, and expensive to forge

have been sealed in a tomb around the body of a deceased saint, never to be seen again by those who crafted the pieces. 

St. Catherine's Hill Winchester

St. Catherine's Hill, Winchester, my home-town

I took this photograph a while ago because it's exactly what I remember when I'm away.

Winchester is a medieval city, and this place is about a 40 minute walk from my house.

It hasn't changed at all, so going back there with mates is always pretty surreal.

This place is right next to a giant hill, and you can see the whole of Winchester lit up from it at night,

It's quite a weird place at the top, the woods are ancient, and no one really goes there, so it's pretty cool.

It's the first place I'll visit with friends when I get back home, and one of the last places before I head off. Everyone has places that mean something to them, and this is the most important to me.

Photo Opportunity Number...

The photo was taken at Blissfields, a music festival in Hampshire this summer

It's me with a band I've been mates with since I was 13, back during their smallest shows

I used to turn up early and spread the word about shows, help carrying stuff and made merchandise

The Festival they were playing this summer was way too expensive to get into, 

So they turned up outside my house on the day with no planning and bought me along

Without trying to sound too sentimental, the photo reminds me of some awesome times,

and puts me in good spirits when I look forward and commit to following something with all I've got,

And total loyalty, even if it's nothing to do with the band and something else in life.

The photo is something that would have been awesome to see six years ago when I first saw them

 I've stuck with this band through thick and thin, a line of previous members

And here we are at one of their best shows in the sun

Well deserved I think?

Photograph of first batch of t-shirts printed earlier this year

This was the first batch of t-shirts I'd ever had printed, and it's special to me for a load of reasons.

For ages I'd wanted to see my work on shirts, I'd created a kind of business designing artwork for bands, musicians, and for friends of friends who wanted custom pieces here and there as a casual thing, so having waited for a chance to have it finally done, opening up a box full of your own shirts feels awesome.

I had a few mates who were wearing them, then it spread a fair bit, taking orders, but mainly it was a huge payoff for months of working late and dealing with getting them printed and sorted

Second Image

Me at work back home in Winchester

Working in a Kitchen is something I love;

It's cool working with food and a few mates, but it's hard work and by no means glamorous.

Being able hold down a job is important to me, and keeps me focused. 

The Photograph for me, is proof that I can work, and is a way of feeling part of society in a different way.

For me, this photo has alot to do with independence, and putting my money where my mouth is.

I work another job aswell back at home 

(Working the bar and waiting tables for "Fancy Do's" in the evening at the City Guildhall)

A small part of me likes being able to switch off from "ego" mode and just be someone behind the bar.

But there's alot of potential for humor in work, and alot of satire too.

There's still a dry wit in this dull moment that's been photographed.

First image

This is a photograph taken by a flatmate one evening upon my awakening.
 He conspired with another who had an eye for composition, and my food.

It's important to me because it shows that art and humor thrive even when we are most ignorant of them

It serves as a reminder not to take myself too seriously,
Because I will never understand this photo despite it being a portrait.

Apparently this was the best that a Graphic Designer and Photographer could come up with
Bless 'em