Join me for a semester of Illustration I.
Illustration in contrast to fine art functions to communicate a
concept, idea or interpret content. Working from a
variety of reference materials and life, in this class, your work will develop through the process of brainstorming and exploring possibilities and solving communication problems. We will look at other illustrator’s work, through its history to current times and examine the multifaceted relationships encountered in the commercial illustration field. The process of image-making, either by painting, drawing, collage, or electronic media begins with a concept. The text often plays a part, either by interpretation or context and can often be used to enhance the illustration (Children’s Books) or the illustration to illuminate a body of text, (Editorial). Often, they work together in balance.
Institutional illustration, such as posters, CD covers, corporate annual
reports, or greeting card design incorporates strong design principals as well
as pictorial representation which leads us to
executing an idea on paper or canvas and culminates into a finished work. Understanding
your audience and successfully communicating with them through imagery
regardless of your medium is the basis for illustration.
