"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Design is knowing which ones to keep" - Scott Adams




Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Final Artist: THREE

Andreas Preis:


Unlike the work of Mucha or Perssons, Preis's style is extremely structural and almost architectural. The dramatic angles and cross hatching technique he uses create a harsh, specific look. I thought this style would be fun to experiment with because I have little experience with such as style and I imagined it would stand out against the other two. Preis to me has a strong grasp on perspective and angles within figures that he is able to exaggerate in his portrayals. This ability to select and highlight very structured shapes within an organic free form is one that is not easily attained. I thought mimicking this style would therefor pose an interesting challenge for myself.

Final Artist: TWO


Alphonse Mucha:


I responded to his style because it is so elegant and distictive. His attention to and admiration of fine detail really makes his work pop. But more so, I love his linework. It is so delicate and poetic. It gives his illustrations a sense of idealism. Even the borders of his work is done so elaborately. It compliments the heavenly tone portrayed in his female subject matter. His incorporation of natural elements is the final detail used to emphasize his fondness of organic shape.

Monday, December 13, 2010

My Three Artists : ONE

Stina Persson:
Persson is an Illustrator based in Stockholm Sweden. She does freelance work for a variety of clients including fashion magazines such as Elle, logos for jean companies, branding, and more.

I chose Persson as my first artist because of how I responded to her work. I've been following her online portfolio for the last few months and am always eager to see new work. I especially like the way she played with color. In this painting for example the color is bold and saturated which contrasts beautifully with the stark negative space. I also liked the way she experimented with contrast the tight, crisp edges of white with the loose, flowy look of the paint. In many of her pieces with silhouettes, she conveys strong attitude with her use of shapes and color. This distinct style of hers is one I hope to capture.