Zoetrope Workshop

This is my final outcome from the zoetrope workshop. It took a while to get the movement right but after adapting my frames the animation turned out quite smooth.

Below was my first attempt of creating a zoetrope animation. I used collage from magazines to create a character, traced over it and used this to make the movements. It was only a practise one (hence the felt tip pens!) but i think it worked surprisingly well for one i just made at home!

Effective Artist Websites

Self Study Task:  Identify 5 effective Artist websites.

1. http://www.tomgauld.com

I really like the simplicity of Tom Gauld's website. The stark white background gives a feeling of an art gallery space which, in essence, this website is: it really makes you focus on the artwork. Although it is simple, i like the little touches which makes it 'his', for example, the typography.



2. http://www.carolinepedler.co.uk

Again, the white background stands out on Caroline Pedler's website. There is alot more colour on her website but it is still really professional, her artwork really stands out. The links on Caroline's website are really clear too and the website as a whole is easy to navigate.



3. http://meghunt.com/

Another website with a white background! I am sensing a recurring theme...
I was really drawn to the colours and images on Meg Hunt's website and most times i look at it there are new images which is really cool. I think it's important that if you want to create a successful online presence then blogs and websites etc need to be updated regularly.



4. http://laurajayneweeks.com

I like how Laura's website is organised and i like how you can see a variety of her work on the home page, not just similar drawings but a really good mixture of stuff. I also chose this website as i just really like the artwork!


5. http://cargocollective.com/abigailmckenzie

A slight deviation from white (!) but i really like the aesthetic of Abi's website. I like the circular images of her work, i think in some way it makes you want to see more because you can really tell that the original artwork is much larger as opposed to squares which sometimes look like miniature versions of the artwork. The only thing i don't really like is the text, i really like seeing the artist's own typography on their websites, it gives you an early indication of their style before you even see the images.

Comics etc...

First project of our 2nd year : Sequential Image Making.
We went on a trip to Ashburton, predominantly to visit the comic book shop Gnash! but also to gather resources to create a 6 panel comic. It has been challenging but really fun, i completely changed my idea because i just really couldn't get into it before, i am much happier with the outcome now.

'Oh Deer'. Created with watercolours and collage.

From the trip, and following work, I have come across some new illustrators (new to me!) which have been really inspiring, especially after looking at their websites etc.
From Gnash! I bought the summer activity special edition of Anorak magazine. Although it is for children, the illustrations are fantastic and, like before, i have discovered some more artists to reference at a later date.

Note to self: create a list/glossary/archive of illustrators and their websites for future reference!

Ermina Takenova

New Blog

Just thought I would record on my pdp blog the fact that i have created a new blog over the summer, still using blogger as it is nice and easy. I am using it sort of as a portfolio at the moment, although i do not have much work on there i am using it to store some sketchbook work etc and have been a bit more choosey about what images i put on there!

Here's the link:

charmainetheillustrator.blogspot.co.uk