“Hey You” Llama
Llama
Hungry Wolf
Extremely disguised Walrus
Category: Partnership and Connections
Photoshop Patterns
I have created some animal illustration characters for my hallmark project. We have been asked to make and create an outcome in the form of cards, wrapping paper or any gift products, using Monty Python as the inspiration. I used the crazy patterns from the animation introduction as my starting point. Being a textile designer I focused on patterns and decided to create my own, I’ve found my project has taken its own spin on things. For my next stage I might look into some surrealism to create a narrative in my cards and gift products, I want to create a collection of gift products that fit together with a quirky kitsch edge.
Some Inspiration for Hallmark Project
I have looked into some existing cards for my Hallmark studio project for inspiration. Here are some images which caught my eye,
Jorey Hurley for Minted
Sanna Annukka
Johanna Burai
Jon Klassen
Ana Montiel
Pop Up Book Inspiration
I have decided to go along the route of creating a pop up card for my Hallmark Project. I am thinking about making my own characters and creating a narrative. The connection to Monty Python would be the characters would be more surreal and exaggerated. I have looked into some existing designers and illustrators, here are some interesting images I have found,
Sidney
Big Ted
Wolfie
Puddle Man
Rill
Katkaland toys are made from recycled fabrics.
Hallmark Two Week Project
We have just started our two-week project for Hallmark Card Company, the theme is based on Monty Pythons flying Circus. We have been asked to create a paper gift concept of our choosing, either a card, wrapping paper or box like package for gifts. First I began looking into surrealism as Monty Python the sketch show has many unusual juxtapositions which could be translated well into a paper idea. We also have to consider the market we are designing for, is it a special occasion and for who? What life stage are they? are they buying for others?
I have been looking for any interesting images that may spark an idea, here are some that I have gathered so far.
The idea of Story Telling
Robert The
Brian Dettmer
Noriko Ambe
Peter Callesen
Drawing Styles
Rob Ryan
Noah Butkus
Marco Cibola
Claire Scully
Owen Gatley
“‘Pop-Up Book’, This pop-up book follows a small boy’s daily walk with his dog. No sooner have they set out, when the boy’s imagination takes them over and allows them to visit distant lands. As the book progresses the magical dog turns into different animals taking the boy through dramatic landscapes, only to return home safely at the end of it all.”
SDC Competition
Here are some of my final prints for the SDC colour competition. The prints are digitally printed and finished with pigment dye and gold foil.
Berlin buildings
