Diesel 'Only the Brave' Kxx

This is another piece of work produced for Diesel’s ‘only the brave’, this time with Illustration. I’ve always been a fan of fine ink art and I it’s fair to say that this work really is immense. The amount of time spent on these is greatly shown is the masses of detail and it definitely pays off.

Anatomically, these are spot on and the shading and line work is incredible. The lines themselves are almost comic style in which they’re drawn. Other fine art may have similar patterns but this work makes a strong emphasis on the lines and makes you look closer meaning that it’s intentionally carrying this bold look.

I think in all, this is a very successful piece of work and greatly inspiration in terms of getting what you put in.

Form Minus Function Paul Hollingworth

This collection works on the premise of form minus function. The image is based on liquid inks dripping the letter forms themselves. This is a very slick effect and works surprisingly well. I’m a little confused to how the images were made but then again, that could be what’s intriguing about them.

Compared to some of the other work looked at I do like the fact the image has a meaning. Form minus function, representing the ink and the shapes in a completely different form. In some aspects of the design it looks as if the ink has been dropped in water and photographed, to shape some of the forms. It’s a cool effect and if it is done this way, then maybe it shows the possibilities of how photography can become a big creative part of graphic design.

Typography

I can’t decide whether this was done purely on something like Photoshop or hand drawn, maybe a mix of both. Either way, this image has a great delivery and works well in terms of type. The bleeding ink is a great effect and has a good visual impact in terms of drawing in the viewer. I think it has more potential with use of coloured inks and maybe taking to another step but the concept works really well.

Creativity by François Leroy

This image really caught my eye flicking through the net. First thing that ‘jumps out’ would be the character in the middle. The concept behind this is really cool, leaping through the sky, trailing colour. The lighting on this image is really powerful, strong and vibrant. This contrast well with the background and makes the main character ‘pop’. Really liking all these lighting effects I’m coming across and seeing how the use of colour can effect and add to the images.

Here is another production for the Red Bulletin. What with the same process been applied to this as previously discussed, I again love this image. The style in which the method is applied is so sleek and colour work is once again amazing. Putting the track, cars and formula references in such odd locations, such as a desert in this instance, instantly changes the look and feel of the image.

The way everything’s put together seems to work effortlessly and image itself is very attention grabbing, through use of colour, perspective and composition. The sense of movement is once again, shown really well and definitely gives a look of speed and action. These Red Bull images are very much my favourite pieces from Ars Thanea and very inspirational.

MadInSpain 2008 - Peter Jaworowski / Produced in Ars Thanea

Martini Asti - Elements

The Red Bulletin – Singapore by Peter Jaworowski / Produced in Ars Thanea

This is one of my favourite images from Ars Thanea so far. I do like motorsport but that’s not why I instantly like this. What this image does incredibly well, is to portray motion in such a way that it’s exciting, intriguing and aesthetically pleasing all at the same time. The lightings representing a slow shutter speed effect and the tyre trails, it’s just such a nice effect and I love the outcome. There must have been a lot of work put into the background as well because the dark subtle tones really do make this image.

I think the colouring in general helps create a slick look to it, it’s certainly not a cheap and it does seem to give out a very stylish effect.

Wrigley's - 5 (Pulse) by Peter Jaworowski / Produced in Ars Thanea

With even more work from Jaworowski and Ars Thanea, we have the ‘Wrigley’s 5’ poster. I’ve chose this image because what it does is take an otherwise dull box and turn it into something interesting and exciting. It defiantly suggests the product to be fruity and full of flavour portrayed by splashes and slices of fruit. The composition works well and the colour is extremely vibrant and eye catching which is obviously a must.

Only the Braze by Peter Jaworowski

This image is another from Jaworowski, worked on top of Diesels original poster image. I think the images success comes from good use of photo manipulation/matte painting and the use of texture. As you find in most work these days texture plays a big part in setting the scene. Textures used in this image to create a dark gritty mood with crumpled edges and dark themes. It works really well and adds an interesting element to the design. As with others, simple colour range showing use of fractals and lighting effects.

No strings Attached by Peter Jaworowski

Now this could have turned out to be a pretty horrific sight bearing in mind the subject but the way this has been produced makes it look incredible. The way types been blended into the image works perfectly whilst creating interesting perspectives. The separated effect adds another level to the image and the funny tag lines finishes the work perfectly.

Desktop Battle with Select by Studio Kxx

This image mixes a really nice blend of illustration and type. The sketches are packed with nice intricate detailing and accuracy. I also like how the illustrative style has been used as a fill for the type, keeping the consistency. Subtle colouring has also added in a nice natural water colour like’ effect which is subtle enough not to detract from the main image.

Work from ‘HandMadeFont’

As you may have been able to tell from the title this company makes fonts, but... By hand! As your probably seeing from the work added so far I do like my splashy detailed stuff but what I like more about this isn’t the image but the way its presented.

What caught my eye most about this was when I saw a pair of shoes under the image. I haven’t seen this before but what it started to get me thinking about was how I present my work. It can be kind of boring in layout and this seems really clever and effective. Definitely something to consider when it comes to presenting my next final pieces but it also gets you thinking about what else you could do with a similar theme.

Trendsetter by ‘Paul Hollingworth’

Trendsetters is a small dance event in London. From reading about the idea the design was intended to look different in each of its MANY applications, hence trendsetting. Many, being the word, this clever font was applied to posters, leaflets, crafted into wooden block signage and light boxes. This is what I appreciate most about this, it’s not just for print, it’s used in so many situations which then add their own interpretation and form a different take on the image every time.

For some reason I have always favoured the computer side of design but seeing work being applied in such creative ways is pretty inspirational to be honest.

My favourites from this design one has to be the light box with the human interaction and then the way it’s been put back into 2D with the leaflets/tickets. What’s also interesting with the 3D light design is the way it works on certain angles. It’s kind of similar to the channel 4 idents that we’ve recently worked on, how concepts can be interoperated and formed together.

I think the designs biggest success is through its simplicity. It may be simple but its incredibly effective taking a 2D font, making it to 3D, adding light ect. The range of exploration is really impressive and also very effective in its delivery.

Pete Harrison ‘Sexy Mashup’ (LOL)

Here is a great mix of mediums, from glamour photography, digital art, photo manipulation and vector art. I first saw Pete’s work in a Photoshop magazine many moons ago. There’s actually a step by step guided of how this image was made. It does look very complicated but when it’s broken down into steps it’s not too tricky really. I do really like the texture on this image and use of warm vibrant colours adds a sense of quality. It’s not too bright and in your face and I think it’s that subtleness that supports the image and gives it a qualitive feel.

‘The Renaissance of Colours’ Alberto Seveso

This is just a great example of how far you can take photo manipulation into making a stunning image. The colours are so bold and appealing and the distortion has such a nice appeal and texture. The thin lines and again, detail is very appealing and is great for studying, seeing a little more each time you view it.

Stop Haunting Me everyday by Tony Ariawan

I really like this kind of work at the moment. The image is obviously highly based around fractal effects and fractal brushes but the use of lighting and effects makes the images highly appealing and exciting to view. It’s work like this that catches my attention the most, mainly because of the detail but I think who ever see’s it you would stop and have a closer look, simply because it just draws you in as a viewer.

Right, I’m basically looking at a big word document full of links that I’ve still yet to upload. So, with a little free time now, here it goes. The types of work I’ve been looking for are mostly digital as this is still defiantly a direction I wish to pursue within the course.

I came across a lot of pretty much jaw dropping stuff and I found it pretty interesting picking out certain areas and realising how the work was made. The only resource I’ve been using so far is the internet and I’ll be looking at other areas shortly through college library and poster hunting around the city!



One of the first tutorials Fred showed us was a pretty fun animation based around typography. I had a little look into the animation side and found this amazing piece by Jenn and Sara, designers based in London.

The more you watch it you kind of start to appreciate it even more. I love how the creator and the image itself interact with each other and how well thought out the design is. It’s both interesting and impressive with a very clever use of technique. Even the choice of simple music helps support an idea of simplicity and adds an upbeat vide to the whole animation.