Another way of achieving my wish to have my designs put onto a motorbike could be done using airbrushing. I came across the website http://www.joebysairbrushart.co.uk/projects15g.html
Sunday, 16 December 2012
Motorbike Designs.
Eventually, I would like to use my anatomy designs on motorbikes and helmets. Hopefully this will be achieved using a technique such as vinyl wrapping. I have come across different solutions to how I can achieve this and I will continue looking until I find the perfect solution.
Another way of achieving my wish to have my designs put onto a motorbike could be done using airbrushing. I came across the website http://www.joebysairbrushart.co.uk/projects15g.html
Another way of achieving my wish to have my designs put onto a motorbike could be done using airbrushing. I came across the website http://www.joebysairbrushart.co.uk/projects15g.html
Wallpaper Designs.
Here are some of my new wallpaper designs taking elements of different aspects of my work.
I am trying to make two different collections inspired by the anatomy, One that is "inky" with birds and one that is more "pastely".
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Craig Foster.
I came across the designer Craig foster on the website http://www.illustrationweb.com/ and was inspired by his designs. He is an experienced medical illustrator who has produced visuals for Time life medical and major pharmaceutical corporations.
I really like fosters designs and am really inspired by them. Here are some of Craig Fosters Designs Below.
I really like fosters designs and am really inspired by them. Here are some of Craig Fosters Designs Below.
Inspirational wallpaper Designs.
I came across the Graham and Brown website and was instantly inspired by the beautiful wallpaper designs and patterns and this helped me in understanding layout and composition for my own designs.
On their website it states :
"Graham & Brown prides itself on its initiatives in the wallcovering market. Today’s renewed interest in patterned papers and dynamic wallcovering effects has much to do with Graham & Brown. We were one of the first companies to work in conjunction with high-profile designers such as Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Julien Macdonald, Hemingway Design and Linda Barker." http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/about-us
On their website it states :
"Graham & Brown prides itself on its initiatives in the wallcovering market. Today’s renewed interest in patterned papers and dynamic wallcovering effects has much to do with Graham & Brown. We were one of the first companies to work in conjunction with high-profile designers such as Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Julien Macdonald, Hemingway Design and Linda Barker." http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/about-us
http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/17869/Isabelle
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
"56 Examples of skeletal decor" - Trendhunter
On the website www.trendhunter.com there is "56 Examples of skeletal decor".
I find this very inspiring and encouraging as i am obviously on a key contemporary subject with doing designs about the anatomy.
Go to http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bone-home-decor to see the full details.
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The Heart.
The heart is one of the most beautiful organs and i have decided to draw it as part of my project. Here are some of my heart designs so far combined with my inky Designs.
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Birds.
I have recently been drawing a lot of birds as i am thinking of
combining my anatomical drawings and ink studies with animals. I really
enjoy drawing more than anything and i am rather proud of these bird
studies.
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Ink.
Recently i have been trying to think about the bloodflow of the body. How the blood Circulates around and through the body through the pumping moton of the heart. I have tried to capture this blood flow through the use of ink and i have been thoroughly enjoying this more "flowy" style of work as i believe my designs are generally more structured and controlled.
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Alexander McQueen
One fashion designer who i am inspired by is the designer Alexander McQueen as McQueen was inspired by the anatomy. It was the 17th of March in 1969 when Lee Alexander McQueen was born and right up until his death on February 11th 2010, when he unfortunately took his own life, McQueen created unique pieces of fashion.
His fashion was very autobiographical and most of his designs featured aspects of his heritage. A design that some people would perhaps find a bit squeamish to look at, is his corset design “spine”. With a metallic finish, ribs that grab round the front of the wearer and a protruding spine that sticks out round the back of the design the “spine” corset isn’t perhaps something every average person would wear on a daily basis but McQueen managed to make the anatomy fun and desirable to wear
Another example of how McQueen made anatomy designs stylish to wear is seen in his scarf designs. McQueen made a design of a skull repeated with Koi carps swimming out of the eye socket, Life and death mixed together to create a beautiful design and this was and is still very desirable to wear.
It is this quirkyness and uniqueness that i want to be seen in my designs.
His fashion was very autobiographical and most of his designs featured aspects of his heritage. A design that some people would perhaps find a bit squeamish to look at, is his corset design “spine”. With a metallic finish, ribs that grab round the front of the wearer and a protruding spine that sticks out round the back of the design the “spine” corset isn’t perhaps something every average person would wear on a daily basis but McQueen managed to make the anatomy fun and desirable to wear
Another example of how McQueen made anatomy designs stylish to wear is seen in his scarf designs. McQueen made a design of a skull repeated with Koi carps swimming out of the eye socket, Life and death mixed together to create a beautiful design and this was and is still very desirable to wear.
It is this quirkyness and uniqueness that i want to be seen in my designs.
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| Alexander McQueen scarf (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDY2/$(KGrHqZ,!hwFBZ0QKtU3BQcVRyUSCw~~60_35.JPG) |
The wasted works
Recently i went to the museum of Manchester science and industry and I went to an exhibition as part of the Manchester science festival. I went and saw “the wasted works” exhibition.
On the museum of science and industry (MOSI0 leaflet it stated: -
“recently scientists have discovered the rich source stem cells in discarded body parts such as bones...wasted is a collection of artworks exploring the life-giving potential of discarded body parts...and notions of what constitutes informed consent.” (MOSI leaflet ,2012)
This exhibition was to show the work of artist Gina Czarnecki. Czarnecki is an artist of many talents. She “makes films, installations, public art works and sculpture.” (MOSI wall ,2012)
For this exhibition Czarnecki collaborated with Professor Sam Rankin who is a stem biologist, she also collaborated with an ethics committee when developing her pieces of work.
In the museum the main sculpture that was situated right in the centre of the room was “the tooth palace”. This was a very large clear resin sculpture situated on a black platform with uv lights shining down on it giving it a magical pearl effect. The sculpture almost looked like it was made out of ice and within the piece were entrapped bubbles.
On closer inspection this resin palace was scattered with teeth placed down creatively. These teeth were “donated by children from around the UK, creating a Tooth Fairy Palace” (MOSI wall, 2012) . Some teeth were in clusters laid down over one another. Other teeth were placed down in rows next to one another with the roots showing. This palace was truly beautiful, unique and quirky.
Another interesting point about this piece is that this sculpture isn’t yet complete. People can continue to donate their teeth to be included in this sculpture. This opens up the idea of a fashion item created with a surface design that is never completed or may be completed by the garment owner. The clothing that may morph into a new design if the wearer continues the develop the designers fashion idea.
Other pieces of this exhibition included the “installation of dental casts, 2012”. This featured many dental casts placed in rows on a black platform. One of the main points I liked about this piece is that it was taking unwanted products and creating a new unique piece.
I shall upload my photos of these Pieces soon!
On the museum of science and industry (MOSI0 leaflet it stated: -
“recently scientists have discovered the rich source stem cells in discarded body parts such as bones...wasted is a collection of artworks exploring the life-giving potential of discarded body parts...and notions of what constitutes informed consent.” (MOSI leaflet ,2012)
This exhibition was to show the work of artist Gina Czarnecki. Czarnecki is an artist of many talents. She “makes films, installations, public art works and sculpture.” (MOSI wall ,2012)
For this exhibition Czarnecki collaborated with Professor Sam Rankin who is a stem biologist, she also collaborated with an ethics committee when developing her pieces of work.
In the museum the main sculpture that was situated right in the centre of the room was “the tooth palace”. This was a very large clear resin sculpture situated on a black platform with uv lights shining down on it giving it a magical pearl effect. The sculpture almost looked like it was made out of ice and within the piece were entrapped bubbles.
On closer inspection this resin palace was scattered with teeth placed down creatively. These teeth were “donated by children from around the UK, creating a Tooth Fairy Palace” (MOSI wall, 2012) . Some teeth were in clusters laid down over one another. Other teeth were placed down in rows next to one another with the roots showing. This palace was truly beautiful, unique and quirky.
Another interesting point about this piece is that this sculpture isn’t yet complete. People can continue to donate their teeth to be included in this sculpture. This opens up the idea of a fashion item created with a surface design that is never completed or may be completed by the garment owner. The clothing that may morph into a new design if the wearer continues the develop the designers fashion idea.
Other pieces of this exhibition included the “installation of dental casts, 2012”. This featured many dental casts placed in rows on a black platform. One of the main points I liked about this piece is that it was taking unwanted products and creating a new unique piece.
I shall upload my photos of these Pieces soon!
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Kelly Allen.
I really like the work of designer kelly allen. I find her work really inspirational and interesting. The "collage" effect of her work is what i particularly like, this is perhaps something i would like to try with my own work, overlapping separate different elements and seeing what the outcome is.
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For my third year project i have decided to do my designs based on the anatomy and biological structures of both humans and animals.
I believe that the internal organs and skeletal structures of mammals are rather beautiful, naturally beautiful and i believe these images would make really interesting and unique deigns for interior products.
I will be looking at many things including skeletal structures, cells, neurons and organs.
I believe that the internal organs and skeletal structures of mammals are rather beautiful, naturally beautiful and i believe these images would make really interesting and unique deigns for interior products.
I will be looking at many things including skeletal structures, cells, neurons and organs.
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| red blood cell image - singularityhub.com |
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Previous work - eco hedonism.
One of our briefs at university was to do designs based on the theme eco-hedonism.
As i love the environment and animals i thoroughly enjoyed doing this project.
One of the aspects of nature i am really inspired by are birds and amphibians so many of my earlier drawings focused on these beautiful creatures.
i just wanted to share some of my designs so here they are...
I hope you like my designs.
As i love the environment and animals i thoroughly enjoyed doing this project.
One of the aspects of nature i am really inspired by are birds and amphibians so many of my earlier drawings focused on these beautiful creatures.
i just wanted to share some of my designs so here they are...
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