Figure 1: White Tiger by Roxy Appleton
I enjoy looking into illustration as I am interested in the visualization made from drawings through a graphical representation.
The student I was interesting in was Roxy
Appleton, Illustration with Animation
BA (Hons).
BA (Hons).
‘I’m always on the lookout for interesting patterns or scraps of
material from fabric stores to photograph or scan in; I then use these samples
to create collaged landscapes and animals in Photoshop.
After picking up a couple of basic AfterEffects processes, I taught
myself how to use the program and, bit by bit, created an animation with what I
learnt. I generated all the sound effects and music myself.
Following on from this project, I wanted to go back to making things
rather than working on a laptop, and so I started to turn my designs into a
collection of homewares - it now includes handmade, hand-printed cushions,
purses and doorstops, as well as hand-printed mugs, tote bags and coasters’
Roxy Appleton.
As my summer
year project, I have been basing the idea around animals, which I find Roxy
Appleton’s work appealing, how she used found patterns and collaged with
animals. Also I noticed her work audience are aimed at homewares and textiles.
Figure 2: Giraffe Cushion by Roxy Appleton
During my second year at MMU, I have been trying to create
products for homeware, such as designing my own fabric and using my drawing,
print and embroidery skills.
The found
fabric provided the inspiration for the image.
It is well blended.
I will focus
upon a quality product, working towards a perfect bespoke piece that mirrors a
manufactured piece.
Figure 3: My design inspired by Whitworth
In the final year, I have been trying out a new drawing
style.
Digital printing into houseware is a manufacturing method
that gives a clear image and is able to be mass-produced.
Using software you are able to remove elements of the
artists ‘touch’ errors and uniqueness found in a drawn image. The digitised copy resembles a print.
Figure 4: Sketchbook Drawing
I feel my way of working are similar to Roxy Appleton, such
as combining two subjects together.
Urban animal contract
Metal and glass- juxtaposition inspiration: ink and
watercolour : ink for a wolf? Certain
materials are easy to manipulate and brush strokes and hair marks are visually
similar. Even the tools used show urban
animal contract.
Originality and creativity through making new
combinations:
Looking for new was to bring existing art forms together to
create a new hybrid style that is original.
