piranesi

After a lecture on perspective in in which Piranesi was mentioned I got a book out of the library full of his work. I find them incredibly fascinating to look at. The way he uses perspective is intriguing especially in the last image of one of his imaginary prisons.

Little Blue bird

I made this for a friend. Didn't quite turn out as I had envisioned it but I like it none the less.

Illustrator lesson number 3

Pattern, it was all about creating pattern today so i made an owl

Ok so the patterns aren’t that great and neither is the owl but I have many more sessions to go so hopefully future owls will be better.

cubes cubes cubes

For a project we had to design 7 cubes based on a certain theme. Each cube also had to follow a certain rule. Before I made my final cubes, I created a number of mock ups. 

So before the main attraction here are the test subjects.

 Now for the main attraction... 





             

Stained glass cube following the rule of transparency and opacity

 CR Macintosh Rule: Cut out

  

Juan Gris Rule: Contrasting colours

 The English Civil war Rule: Pattern

Lucciane Day Rule: Texture 

Ancient Greek Rule: White with shadow

Joan of Arc Rule: Just type



 





Game Character Design

Code Name: Lady no face
Real Name: Unknown



A great find

Only cost a £1

Ages beautifully

Somewhat lacking in finesse

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Originated from Glasgow he studied at the Glasgow School of Art in architecture. One of his main beliefs was that artists shouldn't be held down and should be given greater freedom and independence.
Mackintosh explored a wide range of art areas from jewelry to furniture, textiles and architecture.



One of his more famous panels The Wassail

 Some more of his more renowned work includes the library at the Glasgow School of Art and his type face.

There are a number of interesting books out about Mackintosh. Two I recommend are Charles Rennie Mackintosh Textile Dsigns by Roger Billcliffe and Charles Rennie Mackintosh by Alan Crawford. 

Also visit  www.crmsociety.com