Back to college

So went back to college on wednesday and have been able to start experimenting a bit more. I've stuck with the feather theme a bit and done some etching, planning on trying some screen printing next week. Had a group critique and the graphics people liked what I had done so far. Coloured in the previous drawing that I uploaded and it looks really cool. They also liked my idea of looking into 3D typography so thats something I'm definitely going to have a go at.
Have also been looking a bit at patterns and I created my own:

Just scanned in a doodle and duplicated it to create a cool pattern :)

Also just created a drawing using mosaic pieces: 

  

Drawing as promised

 

Easter

Okay, so it's been the Easter holidays, lots has gone on (not as much FMP wise as I would have liked!). Had my interview at Chelsea and got in! (WOOO), also have been working...urgh

So FMP... Have been researching and experimenting when I can and have found a few artists that I've been working from.

I created a drawing based around the text 'Less is more' in the style of Cat Sims, I love her work and use of intricate details with black line drawings. Took forever but am pleased with the result, will scan and upload in a tomorrow. Have a look at Cat Sims' blog, especially the work she does for YCN: http://catsimsillustration.blogspot.com

Also have been thinking about using feathers in my work, theres something about their intimate detail that makes me think of maximalism, decoration and embellishment. I discovered an artist called Kate MccGwire, she creates beautiful sculptures using tonnes of feathers and her resulting work is really amazing. Am thinking about experimenting with real feathers for typography. Have a look at her website:
http://www.katemccgwire.com

Kate MccGwire feather sculpture

Maximalism

Okay, so with my lack of success throughout the year at keeping a blog I think when it comes to the FMP (Final Major Project) I should really make the effort to learn how to use this thing!

So, the title of my FMP is Maximalism, a term I first encountered about a month ago when I picked up a book by Charlotte Rivers.

From my statement of intent :- Maximalism is a way of describing excess and embellishment. The need for lavishness and opulence seems to be of increasing popularity in daily life in the modern world and effects all those living in a consumer society. I want to take a look into the classic minimalistic phrases such as ‘Form Follows Function’ and ‘Less is More’ and turn them on their head by using highly a decorative and embellished twist. I aspire to conclude the project with a piece that uses mass amounts of detail and adornment and compels the viewer to have to look hard at the piece to enable them to see and understand everything that is going on.  All areas of design appear to find pros and cons with ‘maximalism’ yet the style seems to successfully run alongside minimalistic ways of working. When considering graphic design maximal layouts and use of colour and repeated image are a very popular way of working and achieve aesthetically gratifying results.

My FMP essay can be read here > http://issuu.com/sdevine/docs/maximalism

So wish me luck at keeping up with the maximalism blog and completing my FMP :)