Sequential Module Research
Title Research 2 - Sequential
*Note: None of the following works are mine. All credit goes to the affiliated artists/authors*
Here is a variety of script, bold, pre-made fonts (or at least similar) and illustrated headings for books and graphic novels. I personally love the graphic novel style, where often the characters interact with it (by being in front of it is the example here). Unfortunately I'm working on a children's book so the illustrations need to be a little less action-y.
This type of title is something I'd like to lean towards - the completely illustrated approach with no pre-rendered typeface.
I love this title, it's not quite interacting with the subject but it's heavily referencing and emphasising the subject. The title itself looks like a sequence or at least represents one.
Very cute, quite typical children's book cover (it's supposed to be though). I've been proven wrong! The title can interact, even if it is quite subtly like here; it's just sitting behind the big daddy. I'd love to do something similar.
*Note: None of the following works are mine. All credit goes to the affiliated artists/authors*
Here is a variety of script, bold, pre-made fonts (or at least similar) and illustrated headings for books and graphic novels. I personally love the graphic novel style, where often the characters interact with it (by being in front of it is the example here). Unfortunately I'm working on a children's book so the illustrations need to be a little less action-y.
This type of title is something I'd like to lean towards - the completely illustrated approach with no pre-rendered typeface.
I love this title, it's not quite interacting with the subject but it's heavily referencing and emphasising the subject. The title itself looks like a sequence or at least represents one.
Very cute, quite typical children's book cover (it's supposed to be though). I've been proven wrong! The title can interact, even if it is quite subtly like here; it's just sitting behind the big daddy. I'd love to do something similar.
Title Research 1 - Sequential
*Note: None of the following works are mine. All credit goes to the affiliated artists/authors*
The following are specifically the cover pages of some of my prior research. Charlotte's Web seems the most elaborate and interactive than the rest not just because it relates more to the story, but because it's the most interesting to look at thanks to the detail and effort put into it.
There's not really much here I'd like to look into more... Next Post Please!
*Note: None of the following works are mine. All credit goes to the affiliated artists/authors*
The following are specifically the cover pages of some of my prior research. Charlotte's Web seems the most elaborate and interactive than the rest not just because it relates more to the story, but because it's the most interesting to look at thanks to the detail and effort put into it.
There's not really much here I'd like to look into more... Next Post Please!
Sequential Illustration Research #3: Garth Williams
*Note: The following works within this post is that of Garth Williams from the book he illustrated, "Charlotte's Web". None is mine, all credit goes to Garth Williams and E.B White.*
I decided to look into Williams' work for Charlotte's web a little more in depth. The quality of the pen drawing is something I admire and strive to achieve. The pictures alone don't describe the narrative, but they're perfectly complimentary and a treat to see. Even with cartoony outlines on everything, Williams still captures light and intensity of shadows. The page isn't filled, using the negative space he's left around the drawing as a frame.
I love the use of the barn frame here as an actual frame for the picture. It stops the picture suddenly, but in a more subtle way.
*Note: The following works within this post is that of Garth Williams from the book he illustrated, "Charlotte's Web". None is mine, all credit goes to Garth Williams and E.B White.*
I decided to look into Williams' work for Charlotte's web a little more in depth. The quality of the pen drawing is something I admire and strive to achieve. The pictures alone don't describe the narrative, but they're perfectly complimentary and a treat to see. Even with cartoony outlines on everything, Williams still captures light and intensity of shadows. The page isn't filled, using the negative space he's left around the drawing as a frame.
I love the use of the barn frame here as an actual frame for the picture. It stops the picture suddenly, but in a more subtle way.
Sequential Illustration Research #2
*Note: none of the following works is my own. All rights go to the credited artists*
Exra Jack Keats's "The Snowy Day"
A lovely collaging approach. If this was done using a computer I don't think you would be able to get the authenticity this holds within the textures and effort this holds. Or maybe I'm completely wrong!
The Magic Flute - Emanuale Luzatti.
I don't particularly like this piece/style, but I felt it necessary to involve. It's so creepy and crudely executed, but it's complete, which makes it look professional and downright intriguing. The girl's face coming from behind the tree is pure horror.
The Ship That Sailed to Mars - William Timlin
These pieces are so raw and delicate. I love the palette and style, really helps emphasise the surreal experience that is being had in the story. After looking more into the book, I'm considering buying it. To the library first though of course...
Vivaldi - Mari Kanstad Johnsen
Erratic in style and content, I'm finding any of this hard to follow. Of course I'm merely looking at a small section of the book, but if these are illustrations for the text, surely the text must be just as bizarre! I'm quite curious about it though.
*Note: none of the following works is my own. All rights go to the credited artists*
Exra Jack Keats's "The Snowy Day"
A lovely collaging approach. If this was done using a computer I don't think you would be able to get the authenticity this holds within the textures and effort this holds. Or maybe I'm completely wrong!
A lovely collaging approach. If this was done using a computer I don't think you would be able to get the authenticity this holds within the textures and effort this holds. Or maybe I'm completely wrong!
The Magic Flute - Emanuale Luzatti.
I don't particularly like this piece/style, but I felt it necessary to involve. It's so creepy and crudely executed, but it's complete, which makes it look professional and downright intriguing. The girl's face coming from behind the tree is pure horror.
The Ship That Sailed to Mars - William Timlin
These pieces are so raw and delicate. I love the palette and style, really helps emphasise the surreal experience that is being had in the story. After looking more into the book, I'm considering buying it. To the library first though of course...
Vivaldi - Mari Kanstad Johnsen
Erratic in style and content, I'm finding any of this hard to follow. Of course I'm merely looking at a small section of the book, but if these are illustrations for the text, surely the text must be just as bizarre! I'm quite curious about it though.
Sequential Illustration Research #1
Note: *None of the following works is my own, this is research into other Artists and pieces. All credit of artwork goes to the credited illustrators*
This research I plan on starting rather broad and vague, but I'm hoping from it will spawn deeper interests in different styles and artists.
Frank Viva's first Children's picture book "Along a Long Road". A heavily graphic design approach with block colours and shapes, it looks as though this story was inspired by his bike ride to the office.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Old Tales From The North. Illustrated be Kay Nielsen. Looking at other pieces of his, aside from the colour and often detail, his work is reminiscent of hieroglyphics. There is little to no depth in his drawings, solidly keeping it flat, but what's good about this is that nothing goes unnoticed, everything in focus and importance allows in a sense, a little more time to be spent viewing the image.
Flotsam. Written and Illustrated by David Wiesner.
With bright colours, wonderful detail and obscure objects and story, I can't peel my eyes away from the image.
House Held Up By Trees, Illustrated by Jon Klassen
Beautiful layered printing, really interesting angles and plenty of detail, but not too much to look erratic and distracting from the narrative.
Lon Po Po, written and illustrated by Ed Young.
Feathery and brushed, almost relaxing to look at.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens - Arthur Rackham.
Rackham's memorable work is definitely a pinnacle of book illustration, a beautiful and inspiring style. I adore the dark outlines to figures, the faded colours and often minimal content.
Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs, illustrated by Nancy E. Burkert.
This piece is simply beautiful. I believe the bottom image is a zoomed and cropped part of the top half, showing off the incredible scale of the detail.
This piece is simply beautiful. I believe the bottom image is a zoomed and cropped part of the top half, showing off the incredible scale of the detail.
Shaun Tan's "The Arrival."
Very popular and for good reason, as far as illustrated stories go, the bizarre journey through the book looks to be a classic.
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg.
Simple in content, but demonstrates a warped, almost wide-angle lens visual, or at least I can see it. I rather like it, looks like it would be very difficult to do well, and allows a wider field of view.
The Great Paper Caper, written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. Quite graphic design in nature, this narrative looks to be truly innocent, simple and easy to view. Even though it's graphically inspired, there looks to be some depth to the images; I feel this adds so much to the impact of the illustration.
Children's Book
La Resistance Du Sanglier
Came across this gem of a Graphic Novel. An incredibly expressive style that looks all traditionally rendered, even the frame borders. Very atmospheric and quite haunting, the ink and water effect tells a beautiful story. Also containing very obvious anthropomorphism that I'm sure serves as a massive message in the story.
Kingdom Hearts & Beano
I personally don't really like the Beano style, but the exaggerated proportions are what I want to look into: Large heads hands and feet.
The Kingdom Hearts Style harbours the same elements I want to look into without the, what I find, creepy attributes that I can't entirely put my finger on with the Beano style. (Side note, I feel the same way about Robert Crumb's work).
I'll look into the Kingdom Hearts' art style in many ways - Characters, locations and illustrative natures.
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Li'l Gotham Research
I'm working on a children's book idea that was inspired by "Li'l Gotham". I wanted to make a childish approach to a stereotypical superhero story to introduce the younger audience to comics and superheroes. It'll have Li'l Gotham's style of proportions; I love how expressive the characters can be. The colour is also very bright and saturated, appealing to a younger audience especially.
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