My Visual Logbook

The five key elements of Scandinavian graphic design are clean lines and forms, simplicity and minimalism, sophisticated colour palettes and nature inspired. The aesthetic of which is very similar to that of my own work, and the two can work well together. When tasked with creating a branded model release form, estimate and invoice, it made me think about me and my work...

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My fifth approach was collage. I really enjoy being hands on and being able to mix my photography with more physical aspects of art and getting my hands a little dirty. I revisited my A level work for initial inspiration and as a starting point for research. I also got a book from the library on collage titled ‘Collage, contemporary artists who cut...

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I am familiar with Anzeri's elaborate stitching into images from my A Level work where I took on a similar approach. I find his method very beautiful, however they do overtake the overall image quite a lot, and I think in my stitching I want my embroidery, and any of my experimental approaches, to complement my images rather than distract from them. His...

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My fourth approach was sewing into prints. I had done this previously by hand but wanted to see how using a sewing machine could improve my technique. Sophie had mentioned doing so in my crit last week and so I experimented. I found the process far too uncontrolled for my liking, I couldn't make the shapes I wanted to precisely and quickly got...

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I found Francisca's work in the book collage: contemporary artists who cut and stick, and the simplicity of it resonated with me as I could see my images working in a similar way. I really like the minimal lines which break up the collage, the use of negative space compliments the shapes and reminds me of the landscapes where the lines of the...

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My third approach was taken from my second and the idea that I could recreate a similar effect using more destructive methods, such as using salt, bleach, and acetone. I wanted to have the splattered effect and for the colour to be taken out of the print, completely bleaching it. I had used these methods before, and also burning. I chose not to...

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I was approached by a textiles student, Daisy Abena, who has recently developed her own line of vibrant silk head scarves, and wanted some images for her website and social media pages. I hadn't yet shot my final images to use in my rough cut brief and thought it would be the perfect time to do so. I had free range to shoot...

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Raphaël Vicenzi is a self taught Artist and illustrator based in Brussels, Belgium. I found his work whilst browsing for inspiration on the web based sharing platform behance, last year when creating my album cover and really loved his style of combining shreds of images with collage and digital work such as words and random marks. When looking for inspiration for Rough Cut...

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After becoming more confident using Adobe illustrator and getting a few tutorials from my friends, I begun to experiment alot more and realise how much it has to offer in terms of creative freedom. I discovered so many new brush strokes which made it look as though I had used actual brushes ontop of my prints and I experimented and played around with...

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When choosing my methods for my five approaches I looked back at my previous work from my A Level photography course. I'm excited to see how my new work compares with my old, and to be able to see how I've improved over time. I want to experiment with doing this digitally also as I think it would really refine the process and...

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On 2nd December we had a lecuture we had four MA photography students show us their work and talk to us about their work. I hadn't really considered doing an MA after my BA but its definitely the best way to refine your practice if you are still struggling to find yourself after a three year degree. What I found really interesting about...

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My first approach is inspired by the work of Hattie Stewart. Once I knew I had room to experiment I knew I wanted to get to grips and practice with the Wacom drawing tablet. Living with animation and graphic design students who use the equipment almost every day, I had previously had a go but had really struggled with getting use to it...

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As I begin to work on my second BA2a brief, I wanted to gather up all the images I know which I definitely want to submit for my BA2a project. I am happy with these working together and know that I now need one more still life, two more portraits, and one more landscape. I feel like I have the images I need...

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I came across Mansur Gavriel on instagram, and instantly fell in love with their feed and visual aesthetic. It was very similar to my own, and I then found their SS15 Lookbook, which brings together my love of both colour and plants. In an minimalistic, editorial way. After looking at these images I want to experiment with using flowers as a prop to...

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