WEEK 2 PEER FEED BACK

During class we were matched up with a random class mate so that we could critique each others creative process. Graham Herman was the classmate that I was matched with and it was a pleasure to meet. After reading the editorial that I chose he asked me what my understanding was about the topic at hand. After explaining to him he definitely agreed that the sketches matched the project and appropriately portraid a point of a perspective. Ultimately the sketches don't really show much of a direction because it still doesn't effectively communicate to the audience. There wasn't enough symbolism in my concepts and I need do more brainstorming.

EDITORIAL SKETCHES

Week One Editorial Analysis

THE SEATTLE TIMES
SEATTLE BICYCLE TRAFFIC 2ND AVE
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/opinionnw/2014/09/25/seattles-2nd-avenue-bike-lane-is-working/

THE SEATTLE TIMES

SHAPING SEATTLE'S UNDERSTANDING OF LATINOS THROUGH http://blogs.seattletimes.com/opinionnw/2014/10/08/shaping-seattles-understanding-of-latinos-through-film/

SEATTLEPI

WHAT DEAD ROCKSTARS WOULD BE DOING
http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/music/article/Rock-stars-who-died-too-young-and-where-they-5812361.php

I chose the article about seattle bicycle traffic because it was the most relatable. A luxury we don't always get in a project. The image in the webpage i fell has a lot going on and I don't think the designer that posted the image didn't spend a lot of time for better creative solutions. The article is about traffic laws being broken by bicyclists in Seattle, without the law coming down like the rest who drive vehicles. It has left a bad taste for the people who drive through there everyday. The Police however as portrayed in this article don't impose the law because its green. I for one don't drive much anymore since I moved here. But I don't miss the days when I did. My representation was going to an image of a loading truck and smaller vehicle waiting at a red light. The bicyclist in front of the two vehicles waiting past the crosswalk almost in the middle of the street blocking pedestrians and traffic. Meanwhile police patrol going about their merry day.

Inspiring Illustrators

FRANK FRAZZETTA .http://frankfrazetta.net

 I have always been a fan of frank frazzeta’s work. His caliber of creativity trumps even today’s top illustrators in my opinion. Even though his comic book days were short he had an overwhelming presence and staggering technique. To me the most impressive part about his work is considering how old it is. He truly was ahead of his time

Alex Rosshttp://www.alexrossart.com/faq.asp

Alex Ross’s work is just as groundbreaking as frank’s work.My favorite part about alex’s work is how he always achieve’s to make his work look vintage. It’s definitely a different approach from the rest but that’s what make his work so special.

Dave Gibbonsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Gibbons Wikipedia

Dave Gibbons is best known for watchmen. The story is definitely better than the graphic novel illustrations, however each panel in the book is drawn in a minimalist way, and I appreciated that, because it made it easier to follow along. Watchmen is besides pulp fiction my favorite movie of all time.

WEEK 1 QUESTIONARRE

1. What Quarter are you in? (approx)Answer: I am currently in my second quarter.2. What drawing experiences/classes have you taken/had?
Answer: I haven't had any classes recently, but I draw on my free time
3. What experience have you had with image making software-
Illustrator?Photoshop?
Other>
Answer: I am an amiture at photoshop and illustrator, I just recently began to learn indesign for the first time.
4. What is your favorite movie? Pulp Fiction.