Example of interesting media & process - LETTERPRESS



Since the induction last year at Vernon Street, I have wanted to use letterpress in my practise. I don't really know why I haven't until now but it is definitely something I am going to incorporate in some way in the next part of the course.

This is an interesting way of using it. In the induction we very much used it in lines and compressed together. I like the way they have used it in a circle and created layers of type with it. I would be very interested to see how they did it. Placing the letters in the press etc...

Example of interesting media & process - Pierrick Jegou - Photography & Type



This is a piece I also put on my PPD blog. I love this frenchman's work, but this piece especially stands out to me.

I have always been interested in photography and this is an effective way of making it speak for itself... adding type to communicate a message.

The thin type compliments the photograph perfectly.

This image really strikes me, I think there is that slight "I like it because it looks nice" effect. But that is in no way a bad thing.

Example of interesting media & process - Seb Lester - HAND-RENDERED TYPE

This is an absolutely stunning piece of hand-rendered type by Seb Lester called 'Dreams'.

"The five lettering styles I developed are, as always, drawn from scratch. I was inspired by some of the finest lettering in history but aimed to produce work that looks contemporary, stylish and relevant today."



Example of interesting media & process - Luke Ramsay - HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATION



This is some of the incredibly intricate illustrative work by artist Luke Ramsay.

It is clear that the process and media drives this work., he has drawn the images with ink onto paper, adding the colour digitally.

This is a process which really interests me. Looking into different ways of adding colour to line drawings. The pros and cons of adding it digitally.

I really like this work, the colours are soft and the theme is surreal.

He adds harmony into organised chaos.

Example of interesting media and process - 'Leggy Stunnerz' - Jock Mooney & Alasdair Brotherston - SCREEN PRINT

This is a collaboration between a contemporary artist and a film-maker.

This book was painstakingly screen-printed in 50 limited edition copies on 280g BFK Rives tan coloured paper. At full-length, the concertina book stretches to 1.4m.

All the characters in the book have been given extra legs, playfully depicting voodoo idols and orthodox Christian icons thrown together with pop moptifs.

This is an example of intricate, well thought-out screen printing. The belly band is embossed. Two processes which I am very interested in developing my skills in further.

Example of interesting media & process - Nazario Graziano - COLLAGE

I really admire this work mainly for it's use of mixed media.

A lot of thought has obviously gone into the design process and the results are very pleasing to the eye... for me anyway. This is definitely a way of working that I want to start incorporating into my own designs.

It looks very hand-made, although I am sure it is not. An intricate collage of photographs, line drawings and shapes with textured backgrounds. I would be very interested in producing work like this, looking into the different textures and content to create something very intricate and personal.