Sunday 29 September 2013

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. 

Thursday 19 September 2013

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

Saturday 7 September 2013

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.