Illustrations

• Continuous Line

As continuous line is my favourite style of illustration, I decided to make a couple of illustrations using images from a magazine. I chose an image of a model out of a magazine, and traced over it on tracing paper, using fine liner in the continuous line technique. To make the illustration different to others I have done in the past, I added colour from watercolour paints, I decided to use a multitude of colours, however I dob't think I want this to feature in my sketchbook as it doesn't flow with the colour palette I have chosen; theses are too bright, whereas I am focusing more on neutral tones with hints of blue. I have also noticed that I have used warmer colours for the face such as red, orange and yellow, and for other parts of the drawing such as the garments and the models hair, I have used cooler colours such as blues and greens. This could've been because I am conscious of the colours I want my garments to be (more blues then warmer red tones), so I have done this almost atomically.

Using the same techniques as before, I made another continuous line illustration, only this time I used different shades of blue watercolour paints to compliment my colour palette. I also used a different model this time too, however both images were black and white as I thought this would be easier to see the outlines of the shapes of the models face. In addition, using the black and white image made the colours stand out more. 

• Fabric sewn onto an image

For this illustration, I took images of models from a magazine, again black and white so the fabric stand out more. I decided what part of the image I wanted to stand out the most and I thought the top would be the most appropriate pieces, mainly because it's centre of attention on the image and also because it offers the largest surface area so that more fabric can be seen, I then cut this out. Next, I used a small amount of silver coloured wallpaper, and onto this I sewn layers of fabric that relate to the colour palette I am using (beige, light blue, light grey) onto the wallpaper, to secure the fabric in place. The next stage I completed was sewing the fabric onto the paper image, to do this I placed the fabric underneath the paper image, and placed it so that the fabrics were exposed through the gap. To secure this in place, I sewed it onto the image, trying to outline the shape of the top. This method is effective as it allows the fabrics I want to use to come through sharply, and more focused. 

This was the second attempt I took at this technique, using a similar black and white image, although this time the models face is more disguised than the previous image. I thought this time I would use the hat to cut out, as it seems to be the part of the image that stands out the most, and there is also more room for the fabrics to come out. I used similar coloured fabrics as the previous illustration, however this time I used gold coloured wallpaper to sew the fabric onto, as the wallpaper is textured, it reminded me of sand (which relates to my elemental theme). I also cut out the shape of the hat, and placed the sewn on fabric underneath the image, and placed it so that it was exposed through the cut out. To secure in place I sewn around the shape of the hat using the sewing machine. I have never attempted this technique before, however I think it turned out well, and I have also been able to focus on the colour palette I want to use more, and also the textures that come through such as the fabric I have used.

• Photoshop repetition illustration

I used Photoshop to do this illustration. I used a model's head and uploaded it onto a Photoshop document, next I found a playsuit with a similar silhouette that I want to use, and I traced around it using Illustrator. I then filled the playsuit with colours from my colour palette (neutral tones and blues). I then copied the layer over and over again until I eventually made a circular shape. I then used the same technique but instead I used a different model's face, and a slightly different shaped playsuit, I also used slightly different colours. I then printed them out different sizes to see what they'd look like next to each other. I tried different ways of layout and this was what I was going to go with however after some more moving them about I decided on the layout below. Layout is important as it can change the dynamics of the theme.

This is the final layout I went for, as it gives a different look to the illustrations and the page also looks cleaner and not too busy, I think on the previous page it looked too busy and it was hard to see what was standing out. I have tried to incorporate the types of colours I want to use for my collection, and on my colour board. I would use this illustration technique again, as it is more digital than the techniques I have been using previously.