Monday, April 18, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
More Arthur Rackham
1867- 1939
Rackham invented his own unique technique which resembled photographic reproduction; he would first sketch an outline of his drawing, then lightly block in shapes and details. Afterwards he would add lines in pen and India ink, removing the pencil traces after it had dried. With color pictures, he would then apply multiple washes of color until transparent tints were created. He would also go on to expand the use of silhouette cuts in illustration work.
-Dustin
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
James Jean
James Jean is a great example of an artist capable of mixing traditional and digital mediums seemlessly. He has worked commercially and independently for companys such as Target and DC Comics. His covers for The Umbrella Academy and Fables comic books have won him many awards. What I appreciate most about Mr. Jean is his willingness to share his process. In his books Process Recess 1-3 and Fables Covers by James Jean he includes the various stages of each work. He incorporates blue pencil, graphite, acrylics, oils and a variety of surface media- all before he brings it into the computer for additional work.
Mr. Jean is also well versed in graphic design. Typically using bold shapes, he compliments his beautiful use of contour line and shape.
-Dustin
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