The first idea was a retelling of one of my Granda's stories. I began the process by making some drawings of the objects that would be featured, small notes, and basic plans of pages with alternatives for compositions, etc.
Book Rough 1 I think what really makes this concept/rough work is the material that it is made with. Any other material wouldn't be able to create the nice, mottled blue tones. It works with portraying both murky, moving seas and the rough texture of whale skin.
The colour palette is blue which is typical of the ocean, but in a more sombre sense. I also like the coppery tones that come through when the ink is diluted. The greys make the overall feeling very cold and comfortless, which I think reflects the location (the North Sea) as well as the line of work.
Book Rough 1 I think what really makes this concept/rough work is the material that it is made with. Any other material wouldn't be able to create the nice, mottled blue tones. It works with portraying both murky, moving seas and the rough texture of whale skin.
The colour palette is blue which is typical of the ocean, but in a more sombre sense. I also like the coppery tones that come through when the ink is diluted. The greys make the overall feeling very cold and comfortless, which I think reflects the location (the North Sea) as well as the line of work.
I think if I was to improve or take this concept forward I would consider testing out different textures and materials, and see how they could possibly contrast against flat colour to give areas greater emphasis? Altering or exaggerating the scale of objects may also create more impact, making the story more perilous or extraordinary.
Book Rough 2 This second idea is less story-driven, and was intended to work as a collection of scenes, ephemera and other objects that combine to create a sense of the place I visited. It's sort of a visual depiction of the route I took, and the places around.
Although it lacks the strength of a story-based concept, I think it still has its charms as a small huddle of things relating to a place. However, maybe scenes, or locations with figures of people passing by would be better, and would maybe evoke something greater?
Although it lacks the strength of a story-based concept, I think it still has its charms as a small huddle of things relating to a place. However, maybe scenes, or locations with figures of people passing by would be better, and would maybe evoke something greater?
Weather and the time of day would also effect the atmosphere, possibly adding an intensity to it. I think as far as a rough goes, I have explored both media and technique through collage, as well as composition (sparse arrangements, use of negative space) so it is valuable in that way.
Book Rough 3 Another rough that centres around a story. This narrative is more amusing/humorous compared to the first, however I feel that the story at hand is more straight forward.
It very much goes from A to B (found the mine, panicked, detonated..) and although I still love it as a tale, I do think it lacks the awe and mystery of the whale story. A positive of this rough is that I think I managed to communicate the story fairly well through the pictures used, and I think the aerial views work well too.
It very much goes from A to B (found the mine, panicked, detonated..) and although I still love it as a tale, I do think it lacks the awe and mystery of the whale story. A positive of this rough is that I think I managed to communicate the story fairly well through the pictures used, and I think the aerial views work well too.
However as I've said, I feel it lacks something that the first idea had. Maybe this is because it involves solely people and machinery? I think that the interaction with the natural world, and the rarity of that sighting is what draws me to the first story and others like it, that deal with the wonder of nature. (in a way it adds soul to a very industrial, man-made space..)
Also, the silence, the lack of words and speech just feels more apt when it is a crossing of paths between a person and a creature/natural phenomena?
Another feeling that the initial rough created was the sense of feeling insignificant and small in that moment. I would like to explore this further, because that may help to add a universal experience to a very unique story.
Also, the silence, the lack of words and speech just feels more apt when it is a crossing of paths between a person and a creature/natural phenomena?
Another feeling that the initial rough created was the sense of feeling insignificant and small in that moment. I would like to explore this further, because that may help to add a universal experience to a very unique story.
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