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Here's my latest Illustration 2 homework! Honestly I don't think the critique for it went as well as it could have. I did push myself to try on the micron pens again, I avoid them like the plague. I discovered they behave really well on cold-press watercolor paper though.
The gist of the crit was the picture was nice, but not quite right. Too busy, Too colorful, not enough control in the restraint department. I wound up removing a lot of what the original sketch included, but it still needed to come down further. MOAR PRACTICE!
EDIT!: That was goofy of me! For those who asked so they could crit, the project was to illustrate a box and a shopping bag for either seriously expensive chocolate, ridiculously expensive shoes, or jean patou's horrifyingly expensive perfume. We were encouraged to spend a lot of time looking up ad illustrations, check up on the product we chose, and put our own spin on it.
This illustration was the box for the perfume. My personal goal was to create a semi-nouveau image that felt like what I was reading about the perfume and it's history. I used brighter colors rather than the usual earthy elegant nouveau tones so that it wouldn't be too gloomy, the perfume is called Joy, after all, and it was introduced during the depression for Patou's patrons who were no longer able to afford his Couture. (he designed clothes, then the economy crashed.) The perfume carried the business through.
The problem though was how something like this would have read smaller. I like looking at crazy frantic imagery, but when compared to what's normally on the market for things like perfume boxes, this is pretty gaudy. During the sketch critique, we talked about using it as the bag image.. but I still "sold" it as the box because I felt more strongly about it as that kind of image.
Ideas to improve it as a functional piece for the product were thusly to tone it down, fewer colors, to make it more readable on a smaller scale. And that's the story! Sorry for not including it earlier, and thanks to everyone! I'm looking forward to your crits!
I feel pretty energized by the experience though, and I do still really love how this piece turned out ^ ^
TOOLS:
Pencil, Micron pen, Adobe Photoshop, Open canvas 4+
The gist of the crit was the picture was nice, but not quite right. Too busy, Too colorful, not enough control in the restraint department. I wound up removing a lot of what the original sketch included, but it still needed to come down further. MOAR PRACTICE!
EDIT!: That was goofy of me! For those who asked so they could crit, the project was to illustrate a box and a shopping bag for either seriously expensive chocolate, ridiculously expensive shoes, or jean patou's horrifyingly expensive perfume. We were encouraged to spend a lot of time looking up ad illustrations, check up on the product we chose, and put our own spin on it.
This illustration was the box for the perfume. My personal goal was to create a semi-nouveau image that felt like what I was reading about the perfume and it's history. I used brighter colors rather than the usual earthy elegant nouveau tones so that it wouldn't be too gloomy, the perfume is called Joy, after all, and it was introduced during the depression for Patou's patrons who were no longer able to afford his Couture. (he designed clothes, then the economy crashed.) The perfume carried the business through.
The problem though was how something like this would have read smaller. I like looking at crazy frantic imagery, but when compared to what's normally on the market for things like perfume boxes, this is pretty gaudy. During the sketch critique, we talked about using it as the bag image.. but I still "sold" it as the box because I felt more strongly about it as that kind of image.
Ideas to improve it as a functional piece for the product were thusly to tone it down, fewer colors, to make it more readable on a smaller scale. And that's the story! Sorry for not including it earlier, and thanks to everyone! I'm looking forward to your crits!
I feel pretty energized by the experience though, and I do still really love how this piece turned out ^ ^
TOOLS:
Pencil, Micron pen, Adobe Photoshop, Open canvas 4+
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606x870px 835.11 KB
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Overall Vision Originality Technique ImpactThe lines, the transparencies, the blendings, the syle, the technique and colours are magnificent. Its indescribable pastel-light beauty is breathtaking, and the lush colourings breathe beauty. Her face is so elegant and smooth, just like the lines and the style, it gives a of a nice creamy look.
Vision: Your vision and concept of that project you so spoke of in your comments truly fits in this piece. It gives off a flair of a painting on a pricey canvas, a cover for a royal perfume box, or even on a pricey, neat tote bag.
Originality: This is something I have never seen before, honestly. From the makeup to the meticulous design of her shirt, it is truly one of a kind, and your creativity is astounding.
Technique: As all artists have their own technique, I find yours very unique and to my liking, as to many others. The smooth, creamy and precise lines show your heart, soul and concentration have been poured into this piece. The picture, seeming to fade off into a watercolour-esque world gives it a unique touch.
Impact: For an impact of advertisement, this is the one of the pieces to be. Whether it be perfume or even a vase, it certainly gives off the air to have heads turn to stare at its immense beauty.
All in all, I give you a perfect score, from your technique to your colouring, to your creativity to your design. It is more than beautiful, it is more than marvelous, and there simply isn't a word to describe that beauty.