Paige Maddox-Visual Communication

This is not a Tree: For this task, I created sixteen Illustrations that present the Red Maple Tree. I enjoyed this task because I was able to experiment with a range of materials and I was able to add different uses of linework.  This first image shows my first four Illustrations. I started this task by focusing on the trees appearance and it's surroundings. To focus on it's appearance, I have made a drawing of what they leaves look like based on their shape and colour. The other Illustrations present the surroundings around the tree. Such as the weather and animals that might live within the environment. The bottom left drawing shows how the wind is blowing the leaves from the tree. To represent the movement of the wind and of the leaves falling, I applied a variety of faint lines around the tree. I think these lines make this Illustration successful as they show the uses of visual communication. I believe that the other drawings are successful because I have added in the them...

                                      Visual Literacy Task: For this task I have learnt how Visual Literacy is important and how to apply it within my Illustrations. Visual Literacy is how we understand images. Also, I have learnt about Visual Metaphors and how lines can add movement to an Illustration. I think that Visual Metaphors can be effective because they provide extra meaning to the viewer.  To extend my understanding of Visual Literacy, I have learnt about What's the Story? by Alexis Deacon. I believe that learning about this has been useful because it has shown me how different viewpoints, shapes, angles and space can change our understanding of an image. For example, when it comes to shapes, positive and negative shapes can be used effectively to portray a character or a feeling.  This idea has also been shown by Molly Bang. Molly published a book to present how shapes can...

                                                 Hayao Miyazaki: 1. What techniques does he use? = When producing artwork and storyboards, Miyazaki uses watercolors and different coloured pencils. 2. How could his artwork relate to mine? = I believe that his work can relate to mine because I enjoy creating a variety of my own characters. However, I think that our artwork has differences based on how we use different materials. I tend to use materials such as fine liners and pens. 3. Compare Miyazaki to another artist: ( similarities and differences) = The artist that I would like to compare to Miyazaki is Tim Burton. These two artists are both film directors. Also, they both use the same materials when making pieces of art. The main material that they both use is watercolor. The difference between Miyazaki's and Burton's work are their art styles and colour schem...

 101 Lines: For this task, I've been given the challenge to produce as many lines that I could think of. When producing these lines, I have used a variety of mediums. Not all of my outcomes have been successful, yet, this task has given me the opportunity to experiment with processes and mediums. The mediums that I have used are: pen, pencil, watercolor and pastels.  With a lot of my mark makings, I have presented the uses of tone. I have done this by applying different amounts of pressure when using a certain medium. I believe that tone is important when mark making because it can add detail to your Illustrations.   When making my lines, I have tried thinking outside the box. I have evidenced this within my work by using different objects from around my house. For example, for certain pieces I used a tooth brush to create a variation of lines.  The material I enjoyed the most experimenting with was the pastels. This is because pastels allow you to smudge and bl...

                               5 Contemporary Artists that I like: Here is a list of 5 Contemporary Artists that I like based on their line work: Tim Burton- Before Tim Burton became a well known and successful film director, he started his career as an Illustrator.  I like Burton's artwork because he isn't afraid of experimenting with a range of materials. A lot of his work is produced by using: watercolours, pens, paints and pencils. I think that the marks and lines that he produces are interesting because they are very expressive and they allow him to add tone and personalities to his characters.  Quentin Blake- I have always enjoyed looking at Quentin Blake's Illustrations because I have grown up seeing them when I read books by Roald Dahl. What I particularly like about his artwork is his imaginative, child-like style that draws you into the quirky characters within the books. The materials t...

  Hayao Mayazaki: Artist Research Background:   Hayao Mayazaki is a Japanese Animator and Director from Tokyo. His career began as an Animator at the studio ' Toei Dougo' in 1963. Throughout his career he has produced a variety of films such as: Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Porco Rosso and Ponyo.  Who were his Influences?:  Mayazaki is influenced by other well known artists and directors. These people include: Nick Park, Roald Dahl, Ursula K.Le  Guin and Antoine de Saint-Exupery.  Style/Median:  His drawing style has a combination of both Japanese and American elements. However, most of the work he produces has an anime style . The materials that he mainly uses for his illustrations and storyboards are watercolours and pencils.  Who is the audience?:  Based on Hayao Mayazaki's films and art, there is no specific target audience. Even though many of his films are targeted towards a younger age range, this does not mean that peo...