Just my Type/ Music to my eyes- Week 2

This week, I have been doing life drawing again, however, I have used a new medium in order to explore different ways of using it. I had to stick my felt tips together using tape and then drew the outline of the model, which I found extremely difficult because this medium is unforgiving and I didn't know where to look; you have to make sure you keep your eye on the same pen because otherwise the outline of the model will look inaccurate. I tried to avoid adding too much detail because otherwise lines would overlap and the viewer will be unable to identify the main features of the model. I like this drawing overall because it has a three-dimensional illusion and it makes the viewer feel ill because they don't know what line to focus on and the strong contrast makes their eyes sensitive.

My second drawing is of the model in three different positions, each drawing overlapping each other. I decided to use the lightest colour first because I realise that pen is unforgiving, so I chose a colour that can be overlapped by a darker colour; it makes the second image look as if it is in front rather than merged together, which has a narrative effect. I also like my work because it is full of detail and makes the drawing as a whole look delicate and authentic. I dislike my drawing however because it is incomplete, however, I spent most of my time making sure that the angles and markings were accurate so I didn't have to dismiss any of my markings as mistakes. I have thought about using this technique in my illustration design, however, after choosing my final design, I have concluded that overlapping my lines would make my design feel congested.

I have also been through a small practical for my typography project. We were put into groups of four and we had to each alter and represent different words: the word 'damaged' is torn and fragmented. I chose the word 'firework' because it has many possibilities that involve colour and imagery. I managed to create two interpretations in the time given: one with a firework replacing the 'i' and the other word is made up of exploding fireworks. I prefer the first interpretation because the second is more literal, whilst the first is illustrating to the viewer what a firework is. This practical has acted as an introduction to my graphic design project, allowing me to interpret what typography is and what I am able to achieve with it. And it has made me consider how I am interpreting the word 'conservative', allowing my work to become more relevant to the client I am working for.

I have managed to design my final ideas for both projects and I have started to explore mediums for my illustration project. I just need to explore mediums for my graphic design project and make sure I have enough time to produce my final pieces. I plan to explore my mediums on Monday, start producing my illustration design on Tuesday, produce my graphic design on Thursday, and then print out my work for Friday. I have to go to the Bristol Art Galleries on Wednesday, so I can't do much with my project n that day.