Beyond graphic design 4

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Cover removable wall decals- 2 bee creative Inspiration-where to get it Line-draw the line5 aids for visual comminication-rule of thirds Colour + Emotion = Louise Addison Exhibition Illustrations- CACT student’s final submission More wall decals

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BEYOND graphic design

Angela Mitchell

Residing in Sydney. Angela is a mature age woman with two daughters & two grandsons.

After completing a fine arts course with an associate diploma in 1988, the creative bug that had been laying dormant started to make itself known.

Got started in the design field when she had a Balloon Decorating Business she tells us she ran it from home with: ‘Not a lot of capital,’ wanted a website, bought html for dummies. Built a flaky website, decided to do a web design course”and off she went! Decided her preference lay in design field, so got herself a Diploma in Commercial Arts (Graphic Design.) with CATC Angela’s passion extends to Illustration & small biz branding with a view to expand into photography.

As a result, with a little help from my friends (inspiration-Designer Chicks) and general feel from Bethany, BEYOND graphic design is born. There is so much talent out there and issuu is such a great vehicle for sharing information, and showcasing talent! http://www.meamdesign.com.au

Bethany Yates-Slater

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Bethany is from the Queensland Gold Coast where she freelances as an Illustrator and Graphic Artist & Designer. She has worked in print media for over a decade with a focus on advertising and marketing material. Bethany is committed to good communication and client satisfaction with no project being too large or too small.

She has a special interest in popular culture and in the traditional arts .

From logo creation to installation and book illustration, Bethany’s approach and application is both professional and creative.

If you would like to know more about Bethany & BYS Graphic Design check out her website and facebook page. http://www.bethanyyatesart.com

http://www.bysgraphicdesign.com.au

Louise Raadgever My love of art, design and all things creative inspired me to start Radge Design with the aim to produce funky original Graphic Design, Art and Jewellery for all.

Radge Design is the creation of myself, Louise mother to two little monsters who keep me on my toes. I am passionate about art, design and all things creative. I enjoy thinking outside the square and pushing the boundaries with my designs. For me design and creativity don’t start or end on a computer screen; digital design is simply a cleaner way of expressing my artistic ability than drawing, painting or printing. Studying graphic design has enabled me to learn a complete new set of skills in design that are continually evolving. I have completed a Diploma of Commercial Arts (Graphic Design) through CATC. If you would like to know more about Louise & Radge Design, check out her website and facebook page. http://www.radgedesign.com.au

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Sarah Deverell Sarah Deverell a multi-faceted Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Perth, Western Australia. She specialises in bringing imagination and ideas to life through creative graphic design and illustration.

After years of working in corporate publishing and public relations (and studying graphic design on the side), she made the leap into full-time freelancing doing what she loves, graphic design and illustrating. Sarah loves nothing more than to wake up every day and be creative. http:// sarahdeverell@blogspot.com www.facebook.com//sarahdeverellcreative

Lesley Davies Award winning Artist Lesley Davies, has been painting and drawing since early childhood.

She went to East Sydney Tech College and studied Commercial Art and then worked as a Commercial Artist until she had her two children.

She exhibited in school exhibitions for several years, and then went on to create a range of Australiana prints, cards and other merchandise, from her watercolours of Australian birds and animals in a unique “Cute” style, which have been extremely successful.

In 1998 went to Hornsby Tafe and studied Fine Arts specialising in Sculpture.She paints a wide range of subjects, in several different medias, her favourite being pencil (graphite). She does workshops in watercolour and drawing.

If you would like to know more about Lesley & 2Bee Creative, check out her website. www.2beecreative.com.au

Pamela Hoy Pam is a Hypnotherapist & Counsellor by day, and a quilt maker by night. She has enjoyed patchwork and quilting for many years, it has been a wonderfully creative outlet and an extremely relaxing hobby that nurtures her creative side.

Pam is aware of the need for people to relax regularly. She has taught herself that it is not being selfish taking time for ‘me’. and in fact needed and deserved that time.

Pam teaches her clients the techniques of relaxation and many have reported to her how they experience less anxiety, improved self confidence and better sleeping patterns.

The skill of letting go of physical tensions and quietening the mind is incredibly beneficial.

If you would like to know more about Pam, visit her website! www.hypnotherapyandcounselling.com

Editor’s Letter

This issue’s main topic is all about ‘line’ however rather than base the whole e-mags content to that topic it has been decided to also concentrate on contributors area’s of expertise.

graphic design would also like to welcome a new face, recent graduate of CATC school of design, Sarah Deverell. Her article Beyond

is all about Illustrating; you can see some of her work on the opposite page! Please respect the copyright of all the original work featured in this magazine.

Sarah’s

article, however uses artwork that has been gathered to display visually her examples of types of ‘trendy’ works, but Sarah has clearly attributed any images to their owner.

Bethany Yates-Slater writes about where creatives might go to be

inspired, when that enemy ‘creative block’ makes a visit!

Louise Addison of Radge Design shares with us her recent exhibition at the Griffith Regional Theatre!

“New month, new layout, new location for my COLOUR+EMOTION= exhibition. It can now be seen at the Griffith City Council foyer.

15% of all artwork sales will be going to the Griffith Suicide Prevention and Support group.”

Well done and congratulations Louise!

Illustrations by: Sarah Deverall C our student graduate

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Reigniting inspiration

When deadlines loom and projects need to be completed, how do we stay creative?

Creative Bloq delivers a daily balance of creative tips and inspiration across web design, graphic design, 3D and more.

Bringing the very best design work to our audience and offering the insight that enables them to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments in global design and to create their best work

Where do ideas come from when the well is dry?

Its happened to the best of us.

We open our notebook, desktop computer or visual diary, crack our knuckles, stretch, gather ourselves and..

Nothing.. Nada.. Zip.

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We wait, think, stare off into space, draw a line or two..

Still nothing.

As time goes on and after we have cleaned our nails with the corner of the notepaper or pen lid, replied to a text or two and shuffle the desk items panic sets in.

Once our stress levels have started to peak and there isn’t an idea in sight, things only seem to get worse so what can we DO when these situations arise?

Where do we GO to find a trigger for a good idea?

Before you reach for the Zanex or vodka, I asked some industry peers and here are a few places they visit to get the wheels turning again.

Free stuff

Fonts

Brushes

Abduzeedo

is a collection of visual inspiration and useful tutorials Abduzeedo is a blog about design. There are all sorts of articles for those who want to look for inspiration. Also you will find very useful tutorials for the most used applications out there, with a special selection of Photoshop Tutorials and Illustrator Tutorials.

Founded in December 2006 by Brazilian designer and his business partner and friend at Zee, , Abduzeedo follows Sasso’s own experimentations and records his abduction by the world of design, which set the theme for the blog.

Fabio Sasso

Ok so before you roll your eyes, hear me out. Pinterest is a great tool for bookmarking the stuff and pages you collect from the internet.

It’s not about stealing images and ideas from others (yes some do do that) Pinterest is a great tool for keeping your bookmarks organised and have the things you like at your fingertips.

Fabiano Meneghetti

Pinterest www.pinterest.com

Created from an Abduzeedo Vector tutorial to create a cool geome t r ica l textured background

What began as a means for backup after an ugly robbery, is now one of the design world’s most sought after blog for inspiration and tutorials.

Like it? Pin it!

"The blog's name means abducted in Portuguese. I changed its spelling from "abduzido" to "abduzeedo" so I could add the name of the company I founded in 2004, ZEE.

Abduzeedo www.abduzeedo.com

Artists Inspire Artists is founded on the idea that artistic inspiration leads to inspirational art, and the greatest forms of creativity are often sparked by sharing in the creativity of others. We encourage you to take a look around, ignite your vision, and then submit your artwork in the hopes that it will inspire another!

Bethany Yates-Slater BYS Graphic Design & Illustration

www.bysgraphicdesign.com.au www.bethanyyatesart.com

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Illustration industry

Illustration is an exciting area of graphic design that has been experiencing a resurgence in recent times. Illustration is able to bring something to graphic design projects that digital design often lacks – personality, feeling, emotion, character and most importantly, originality.

Illustration is a unique artform, defined by it’s context rather than its medium. It brings concepts and stories to life visually.

Whether created by hand or digitally, illustration can be both a work of art and a powerful business application (University of the Arts).

Illustrators create images for a var itey of outlets including children’s book s, adver tising, clothing, packaging, animation, stationery, branding and movies.

Traditionally, illustration and graphic design went hand in hand.

All designers were illustrators and all illustrators were designers.

The introduction of digital design, however, saw a slump in illustration as designers turned to design software to produce their art.

In recent times, as people find themselves numb to the saturated advertising environment and as marketers are looking for new and innovative ways to stand out in the crowd, illustration is enjoying a

boost in popularity with its ability to inject life and personalit y into design. Many designers are choosing to specialise in the area and according to Open Universities Australia, ‘employment for illustrators has risen by a rate of 17% over the past five years and is expected to grow very strongly through 2017,’ Illustration is a diverse area of design that is incorporated into all other areas of graphic design, such as logo and branding, publication, packaging and web design.

Whilst illustration can be seen as a very specific skill and for illustrators to have their own style, it is important to stay abreast of the trends. Changes in culture, trends, market, and technology all influence the types and styles of illustration a client wants, and that the public react to.

Graphic designers choosing to specialise in illustration need to be versatile, be able to combine traditional illustration with the latest digital design techniques, and be

able to incorporate trends and client requests.

This is all whilst staying true to their individual style and maintaining authenticity and originality – which is the essence of illustration and the reason for its growing popularity in graphic design.

It s e e m s l i ke a t r i ck y a n d hypocritical tightrope, trying to balance individuality with versatility, with authenticity, and with keeping up with and following trends. So as illustrators, how do we do this?

First we need to understand past and current trends, keep a finger on the pulse, then use this information to forecast future trends. Trends in illustration are heavily influenced by movements in adjacent industries including fashion, music, pop culture, indie culture, current events and technology to name a few.

It is also vital to look back over past trends, as the thing about trends is that they tend to have originated long before they are seen as a “trend”.

Let’s l o o k at s o m e of t h e anticipated illustration movements that are trending now, or are anticipated to trend in the future.

Line art illustrations Line art is traditional art form, yet it can be completely new and exciting. It is always trending in one form or another. Current trends suggest it is becoming more intricate and detailed, with the addition of zentangle-style patterns into the artwork. Zentangles are minature drawings created using structured and repetitive pattern.

See the stunning Jody Pham illustration below.

Flat design & bright, bold colours

In true trend-style, another massive trend in illustration is the complete opposite to the intricate detail of line art.This is the movement towards flat digital design.This calls for simple, minimalist illustration with bright, bold colours.

References University of the Arts, www.uarts.edu/academics/camd- cross-collegeprograms/illustration, viewed 5 Sept 2014.

Creative Bloq, www.creativebloq.com/illustration/should- illustrators-followtrends-10134838, viewed 5 Sept 2014.

Open Universities Australia, www.open.edu.au/careers/ design-architecture/ illustrators?site_preference=MOBILE, viewed 5 Sept 2014.

This style of illustration looks great on a screen, no matter what size you are viewing it, be it an iPhone, iPad or iMac (or something of the Android persuasion).

Fast Company, http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665029/3- trends-that-willdefine-the-future-of-infographics, viewed 5 Sept 2014.

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Left: Line art: jodypham.com/#/pen-ink-drawings/ Right: Line art: mekel.net/wordpress/page/2/

Technical illustrations With the current rise in popularity of infographics, it is no mean feat to assume that technical illustration will trend in coming years.

There is a growing need to display complex concepts and data simply and the public are looking to gain all their information out of a single, eye-catching image rather than a large block of text (Fast Company).

Technical illustration will be able to visually represent complex data and concepts in a way that the

general public will understand and enjoy. So keep your eyes out for detailed botanical and biological illustrations and industrial ageesque illustrations of machines – real or made up - complete with vintage -st yle labels and typography.

It will make you feel like you’re back in your highschool science lab ... but in a cool, ‘geek-chic’ kind of way!

Left: Flat design: odicorp.com/blog/googles-visual-assets-guidelines Right: Flat design: bamboo-cafe.ru/portfolio/

Geometric patterns

Folk art

A trend that does not look like it is going anywhere soon! The contemporary geometric trend has been around for the past couple of years and has morphed into various sub-trends based on shapes and illustrations.

Teepees, a r rows, bea rs and pineapples – head over to the indie, art and craft and handmade arena and you will see a plethora of quirky and unique illustrations infused into everyday products.

These illustration trends start out being developed for like-minded peers rather than the mainstream, but as their underground popularity surges, the mainstream quickly adopt it as something new, unusual and unique. Then as the popularity of the trend grows with mainstream

Tr iangles and hexagons are popular additions in all forms of art and design. In future this trend is likely to stick around but the shapes will become less exact and more hand drawn – perfect for illustrators!

adoption, the indie culture, in true early adopter, trendsetter style, moves on to their next big thing!

“as the popularity of the trend grows in the mainstream, the indie culture moves on to their next big thing”

Left :Technical illustration trend: www.etsy.com/au/list- ing/175014726/the-anatomy-of-a-flower-art-print?ref=related-4 Right: Geometric trend: society6.com/artist/buko2

Trends aside, the burning question is should we as illustrators follow trends? Trends are essentially a reflection of what people like at the moment. But to an illustrator, ‘fol low ing a trend takes less invention, contemplation and time, you are not drawing from your own resources for inspiration but primarily that of another secondary, transient, source’ (Creative Bloq).

Instead should we be inventing new, unique ideas, based on our own thoughts, experiences and creative imagination? We can definitely be aware of what is out there - it would be impossible not to

be influenced by the subtle impact of the world (Digital Arts Online).

Injecting our own unique and authentic voice into a design, we would be creating an original and expressive illustration, one that fits the essence of the communication required, rather than copy with current trends.

I l l u s t rato r Cou r t n ey D i cm us ex p re s s e d t h a t,“a s c re a t i ve people, we are responsible for the oxygenation of ideas into culture.

If we are merely copying what has been made already, we do a great disservice to ourselves” (Creative Bloq).

It is true that client briefs will request the design to follow certain trends, as that is what is popular and what is attracting their target markets – trends are around for a reason. But on the flip side, illustration is used to give design something different, to stand out in the crowd.

Doing this would mean, not simply copying the trend, but creating something new, leading the way as a trend-setter. This originality will keep illustration fresh, ahead of the current trends and ensure the demand of the illustrator is mantained.

Right: Folk art: shop.jimfield.co.uk/product/bear-brolly-and-salmon Left: Folk art: www.laurablythman.com.au

“as creative people, we are responsible for the oxygenation of ideas into culture”

It will also ensure illustrations place in popular design into the future.

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About the author Sarah Deverell a multi-faceted Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Perth, Western Australia.

She specialises in bringing your imagination and ideas to life through creative graphic design and illustration.

After years of working in corporate publishing and public relations (and studying graphic design on the side), she made the leap into full-time freelancing doing what she loves, graphic design and

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illustrating. Sarah loves nothing more than to wake up every day and be creative.

Connect with Sarah

Facebook:

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Instagram:

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Blog:

http://sarahdeverell@blogspot.com

+ r u o l o C Emotion =

An exploration of colour and lonely, depressed or just need emotion by someone who will listen. Their 24 hour number is 1300 133 Through the juxtaposition of colour 911.

Louise Addison.

and spatial position within the work, organic shapes reminiscent of people evoke differing emotions in the viewer. This is an exhibition to challenge your emotions.

The perception of colour and the mood it elicits is dependent on the individual viewer. I have chosen colours and subsequently brushstrokes that for me, portray the emotion for which the work is named. This is a subjective topic that will challenge the viewer to agree or disagree.

My work is inspired by a wide range of artists and movements from the Impressionists such as Renoir, Degas and Cassatt to Van Gogh and Munch’s ‘The Scream’ and the Sur realists - Dali and Frieda Kahlo. Overall, I feel through painting or drawing art enables us to express emotion, feelings and notions that we often struggle to express verbally.

For this reason, I will be donating 15% off all artwork sales to the Griffith Suicide Prevention and Suppor t Group. This group operates a 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE giving people the opportunity to talk to someone if they are feeling

Definitions used in the artwork descriptions have come from The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary, 7th Edition. 1987 Artworks have each been created using mixed media on canvas board which consists of pencil, ink, paper and acrylic paint with varnish.

Artworks:

Love I, Love II, Love III noun 1.

Warm affection, attachment, liking or fondness; 2. Sexual affection or passion or desire, relation between sweethearts Calming excitement of the first sense of love.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Price:

$125 each or $350 for the set of 3

Joy

noun 1.

V i v i d e m ot i o n of p l ea s u re, gladness; 2. Thing that causes delight.

Jumping for joy, flipping and turning expressing delight.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Size: each artwork measures Size: each artwork measures 20.5cm x 25.5cm, plus frame Price: $105 each or $300 for 25.5cm x 31cm, plus frame the set of 3 Price:$350 for the set of 3 artworks Sad I, Sad II, Sad III adverb 1.

Sorrowful, mournful, showing or causing sorrow Sad or scared I’m not quite sure, holding his head, a bereft hollow bottomless well he can’t quite escape.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Size: each artwork measures 20.5cm x 25.5cm, plus frame

Anger I, Anger II, Anger III noun

extreme displeasure A hot growling monster exploding within.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Size: each artwork measures

25.5cm x 31cm, plus frame

Price: $105 each or $300 for Price:$125 each or $350 for

the set of 3

Calm I, Calm II, Calm III noun.

Stillness, serenity; adverb 1.

Tranquil, quiet, windless; verb 2.make calm, quiet, pacify The calming presence of listening to the ocean for the mind and soul.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Size: each artwork measures 25.5cm x 31cm, plus frame

the set of 3

Confusion I, Confusion II, Confusion III noun act of confusing, confused state tumult. (confuse verb throw into disorder, make indistinct; mix up in the mind) A state of unknowing emotions all over, mixed up colours aren’t quite right, they don’t clash but they aren’t harmonious.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Size: each artwork measures

20.5cm x 25.5cm, plus frame

Price: $100 each or $285 for the set of 3 Lost

verb

lose 1. Be deprived of, cease by negligence, misadventure, separation, death etc… 4. Become unable to find, fail to keep in sight or follow or mentally grasp, having strayed or becoming separate from owner etc.

Melancholy I, Melancholy II, Melancholy III noun 1. (hab itua l o r cons tituti ona l tendency) sadness and depression; pensive sadness; adverb 2. (of person) sad and gloomy; (of thing) saddening or depressing Floating along not quite knowing or sharing or showing.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Size: each artwork measures 25.5cm x 31cm, plus frame Price:

$125 each or $350 for the set of 3

Passion

noun 1.

Strong emotion; outburst of anger; sexual love; strong enthusiasm, object arousing this passionate embrace, melding emotions from two people in love.

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Size: each artwork measures

Lost in a well of emotions swirling around, disjointed from the world.

25.5cm x 31cm, plus frame

Medium: mixed media on canvas board

Price: $990 for the set of 3 artworks

Size: each artwork measures

25.5cm x 31cm, plus frame

Price: $350 for the set of 3 artworks

+ s e Lin

Living with lines In a physical sense, especially in the concept of design, line is the structure of all things.

Whether line is singular or multiple, long, medium or short, thick or thin, straight or curved, line is present around us all.

Take a moment and allow an image to come to mind. Can you interpret how many lines there are to construct the shape?

Colour assists us to define lines, to stimulate our eyes and our brain.

Lines in bright colours tend to draw our immediate attention, while pastel lines are less demanding.

We also focus on thick lines before noticing thinner lines.

Examples of emotional effects line may have on the general public include: • Thick- determined, confident • Thin-quietly ongoing • Straight- focused, moving • Curved-gentle, calm, fun • Bumpy-uncertain,challenged • Fragmented-disassociated, separate.

Living with lines Emotional lines

are invisible, but they exist just the same. We build these lines, often calling them boundaries to achieve our place in society. Utilizing these sensory and ethical lines we decide what is acceptable behaviour and what is not for ourselves and others. We establish safety lines for emotional and physical wellbeing. We also make decisions whether it is appropriate to waver those invisible lines in certain circumstances.

Other types of lines may have an impact on our lives too, such as time, finances, education, health and age. Lines protect us, define standards and set goals.

Lines convey communication and actions, therefore there is a great deal more to the humble line than being only a visual component to our lives.

If you would like more information about the lines in your life, or if you have any challenges you are ready to address, please contact me by either phoning (02) 9634 6262 or email me at pamhoy@bigpond.com for a chat or to make an appointment.

To view my website please go to: www.hypnotherapyandcounselling.com

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s a e d I r e v le For a Spring Makeover

It’s that time of year again, spring has sprung! The flowers are all blossoming, birds are singing, baby animals are roaming and there is a hint of the warmth of summer in the air…..

Perfect time for de-cluttering, cleaning and re decorating your home…there is a reason they call it a ‘spring clean’ everything gets refreshed and reinvigorated.

Why not start the new season off with some brighter colours? A redecorate does not need to cost a lot of money, it’s amazing what a difference a coat of paint in a fresh new colour can make. Add in a few new scatter cushions and some ornaments or accessories in a complimentary colour and voila!

You have instantly transformed your room – minimum cost and minimum effort.

You can also try adding some key art pieces or some wall decals to accentuate various areas in the home. Wall decals in particular are affordable and easy to put up and take down – however if you do decide to add wall decals to a freshly painted wall it is best to wait a week for the paint to cure before sticking anything to it.

Just a few ideas to give your home a mini makeover this spring!

2 Bee Creative make a range of exclusively designed Removable Wall Stickers. They are made from a superior fabric/vinyl and is removable up to 30 times, without damage to walls. They are not only very affordable but they are all designed and printed here in Australia and come in many different designs and themes. Plus they can also custom make a sticker to your specific requirements.

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for effective visual communication “A line is a basic element of art referring to a continuous mark, made on a surface, by a moving point.

A line is long relative to its width. It can define a space, create an outline or pattern, imply movement or texture and allude to mass or volume.

Absolutely essential in creating art, the line.� http://arthistory.about.com/cs/ glossaries/g/l_line.htm

Thick Lines-

Appear stable, give weight or power, for example a Logo for a business that would like the public to view it as any of the above! In artwork a heavy line suggests weight and will emphasise other elements in your work.

Thin Lines-

Are delicate and can be used to give a feeling of elegance in a Logo or a fragile beauty in artwork

Horizontal Lines-

Will give a feeling of restfulness, and a sense of space. Straight lines can look artificial, in nature there are no straight lines!

Vertical lines-

Will give a sense of height they can appear to be rigid depending on the thickness, they are often used in religious paintings as they appear to soar to the heavens.

Contour or Curved Lines-

Define edges, can imply energy in a logo or appear softer, and ver y pleasing to the eye,when used to define the human body or nature. They tend to swoop and turn gracefully.Much less definite and predictable than straight lines.

They bend,sometimes change direction. Cur ved lines express fluid movement. They can be calm or dynamic depending on how much they curve. The less active the curve the calmer the feeling.

Diagonal lines-

Can appear unstable as they appear to be falling over, but also can give a sense of movement.

Zigzag lines-

Are a combination of diagonal lines that connect at points. Used to convey high energy. They create excitement and intense movement.

They can also induce confusion and nervousness as they change direction quickly and frequently.

They can i mply dange r and destruction as they break down.

Gesture lines-

are quick, rough continuous lines that capture form and movement, usually used when sketching the human form.

In painting,

the artist uses the direction of the brushstrokes as well as colour to indicate line in it’s many forms. Dark Shadow’s can suggest weight as well as create drama, they can act as a visual aid in drawing the viewers eye in and around the painting.

Below: abstract from my student days

Next time you visit an Art gallery you may see familiar artwork in a different light!

So, for a simplistic subject ‘line’ involves much more than meets the eye, and can be far more useful for the practioner to effectively be able to communicate with the intended audience visually!

Angela Mitchell www.meamdesign.com.au

Above: Gestural drawing of a parrot, charcoal and pen (copied from front cover of Australian Photography) Below: Two paintings I did in 1983 during my time as a student, Associate Diploma in fine-arts -, these days I prefer to dabble with software, such as Adobe’s Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop!

s d r i le of th Photography Ru Rule of thirds

The invisible lines in photograpy that refer to points of interest.

Being a beginner in this art, when time allows I like to experiment with the different rules of thumb that I have been reading about.

without permission from the various photographers, I would be violating copyright laws. Just have a browse through photography magazines and look at photo’s that appeal to you, now visualise invisible lines like in the photo below and test to see if those rules have been adhered to!

I would love to share with you photographs from professionals but

Sleeping Giants- Fiji

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In the image below I have endeavoured to stick to the rule of thirds, and also use another rule that applies to paintings as well as photography and that is to ‘lead’ the eye around the image. I do realise that the below image is not a perfect example, however the rope leading to the boat in the foreground, which in turn leads the eye to the sub that allows the tourists to view underwater, and

from there the land masses and clouds.

I found it to be a challenge to have the time and the discipline required to experiment properly.

In the near future I will be taking one of those ‘guided’ photography tours where a Pro, will be on hand to tutor, I just have to decide which one I would like to attend!

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