Self initiated piece and sketches

Final banner

At the top is the final banner and below are some sketches i did of different cultures. I did plan to create a book with a narrative written by myself but changed my mind as I wanted to try something new. Instead I created a banner made up of all my cultural drawings. I made it as bright colourful and expressive as I could. I would like it to be displayed where anyone can see it. And It could even be used in the 2012 Olympics which is the perfect time were all nations come together in London.

Artist Inspiration

I have really struggled with this project I have no idea why. I think it was because I had a lack of inspiration, I have found it really hard to get into it and I have found that I really havent enjoyed it, even though i really tryed to I havent. So I had a look at these artists for some inspiration.

Siri Weber Feeney

I loved this illustrator's work because I loved how she always combines many cultures in her illustrations. I really like the style of her illustrations they have a very warm feel about them.

Anne Sibley O'Brien

I recognised this work straight away. I used to read the Jamaica books when I was young, looking back at these beautiful illustrations really brought the memories back.

 

Cecilia Carlstedt

I looked at Cecilia's work because I just love her illustration tecnique, I came across her work from a book in the library called "Fashion Wonderland" I would have kept hold of that book for longer if I could. I love how her illustrations are very free and have an unfinished look to them, I tryed to adopt this into my illustrations as, I always work very detailed but this technique would help me loosen up and get my illustrations done quickly.

Tom Bagshaw

Although I didnt plan to create my whole piece digitally I just ha dot look at this guy's work I just love the mix of realistic and unrealitic combined. the detail he captures in the face hair and arm is beautiful and then I love how he paints the reast in an unrealistic style but yet it works well. I also found his work in the book "Fashion Wonderland" That book is full of inspiration.

Catell Ronca

I have just come across this illustrator Catell Ronca I really like what she has done in her work. I have found it quite inspiring for my Self initiated brief. I love how she does Illustrations of people from the different cultures in London. She Represents London as a multicultral society she embraces this into her work using bold colours and patterns from each of the cultures. Here are some examples of her work.

I love how shes even represented the different types of birds here even a pidgeon

I really love these multicultural stamps

Self Defined project initial thoughts.

Well yes I have been thinking for a long time that one day I would like to do a project on cultres! How the world is soo diverse!
How London is very multicutured but is not represented very well in the media. Like in adverts and stuff like that. I wanted to celebrate cultres in my project. To show that there is beauty in every cultre and that everyone is beautiful no matter what the colour of your skin is or your hair or how straight ur nose is! Im sick of people complaining! and finding faults with themselves!