Rachel Pyle Illustration 1 Summer 2011 Final Portfolio
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SKETCHBOOK RENDERINGS INTERPRETING TEXTURE Interpreting texture by drawing a portion of an item allows expression of creativity through shading and blending . Positioning of lines and detail embellish the sketches giving the opportunity to determine what each item is. Graphite pencil was used.
OODLES OF DOODLES Doodling has no limits or rules allowing for limitless creativity. It encourages the mind and hand to work outside the box. Mechanical pens were used for this doodle emphasizing some features with dark and lighter shades, fine lines and whimsical images.
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SKETCHBOOK RENDERINGS SIZING Relating one thing to another in terms of size can be captured by seeing the size of something from the perspective of an object. A flower petal from a ladybugs view would be rather large but from our view , the flower would be in scale. Sketches were drawn with a graphite pencil.
LOOKS FROM LIGHTING The appearance of an item changes when the light source is altered. Using a bottle, light was shined on it from six different angles creating six different perceptions of the bottle. A graphite pencil was used for sketching, blending and shading, expressing the shadowing from the light source. 3
A PROCESSION FROM CONCEPT TO ROUGH DRAFTS
AVATAR Beginning with a concept then following through to personify that concept started with rough sketches of a face then pulling it forward to a close up. Choosing features that were strong but not overpowering developed in the illustrative rough. Shading was added as the concept progressed into the final rough draft. Mechanical pens and graphite pencils were used to outline and blend the features . 4
A PROCESSION FROM CONCEPT TO ROUGH DRAFT
PRODUCT Product illustration began as an effort to duplicate an actual product recreating it as closely as possible. By using graphite pencil the China doll was drafted then stippling was incorporated in the final design. Pencil was used on the rough draft as a guide for stippling the final. 5
A PROCESSION FROM CONCEPT TO ROUGH DRAFT
ULTIMATE BEDTIME STORY The thumbnails created were based on a line from a story. Through creativity and imagination the story line developed into a picture relating to the narrative. This exercise encouraged mental imagery. 6
A PROCESSION FROM CONCEPT TO ROUGH DRAFT
A WALK IN THE FOREST Creating a general concept in the thumbnails, an idea developed in the first rough draft to use a young girl. After adding the visualized key it developed into the final draft where the key was seen from a different perspective. Graphite pencil was used in the rough drafts. 7
A PROCESSION FROM CONCEPT TO ROUGH DRAFTS
MATTE PAINTING The concept through the thumbnail sketches was to depict the alien in unfamiliar settings . Through the first rough draft the setting developed into Las Vegas beneath the iconic Las Vegas sign. Pencil was used to sketch out the drafts.
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A PROCESSION FROM CONCEPT TO ROUGH DRAFT
FINAL PROJECT The rough drafts for this drawing began as doodles and evolved into the final project. Changes were made to the facial expressions to create a more youthful appearance. A relationship developed when the male Jeanie was added. Graphite pencils were used. 9
COMPLETING THE PROCESS – FINAL ASSIGNMENTS AVATAR Sketchbusters , the chosen name for the class, called us to create an avatar. I created a close up of a girls face, focusing only on one side of her face. This gave the perception of mystery and intrigue. Looking closely into the eyes are reflective pools shaped as ghosts . The ghosts could be mirror reflections of actual figures or merely images evolving from her minds eye, as if they are appearing from behind the eye. Not committing one way or the other peaks curiosity. No fear is displayed yet instead a calmness that draws her into the ghosts instead of away from them. This is supported by few details in the facial features. Mechanical pens were used for detail and outlining while graphite pencils were used for shading and blending.
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COMPLETING THE PROCESS – FINAL ASSIGNMENTS PRODUCT ILLUSTRATION Detail and definition are achieved through stippling. Using an object and recreating it as close to the original object as possible through small ink dots resulted in a replica of a small China doll. Dots are used to add texture, shadows and tone to the drawing. By using darker dots that are closer together , shadows are born and the drawing is more defined. Stippling gave the picture a very clean appearance. For stippling this picture, mechanical pens were used.
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COMPLETING THE PROCESS – FINAL ASSIGNMENTS
ULTIMATE BEDTIME STORY
Using a single phrase and bringing it to life through illustration encouraged creativity. Using the phrase, “it began with a single drop” an idea developed. Starting as a single drop of rain, the picture progressed into raining cats and dogs. Wanting to keep the illustration lighthearted and whimsical, the drawings were developed into characters for a children’s bedtime story. Watercolor and carbon pencil were used. The watercolor was instrumental in giving the effect of rain and enhancing the clouds while the carbon pencil provided opportunity for shading and blending.
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COMPLETING THE PROCESS – FINAL ASSIGNMENTS A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST
Traveling through the forest on a narrative journey inspired creativity through use if imagination. By relying on imagination the picture was created in my mind before being created by hand. Picturing myself as a little girl walking through the forest, I spotted a key. The key is an old skeleton key and is illuminated by a slight glow in my shadow. Water color and carbon pencil were used in this illustration.
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COMPLETING THE PROCESS – FINAL ASSIGNMENTS
MATTE PAINTING Incorporating the alien from Toy Story into a urban setting was the original concept. It developed into iconic Las Vegas through the rough drafts . The alien is out if his element and welcoming new adventures from a tourist perspective. The alien was photo shopped in and placed against the Las Vegas sign which was created with carbon pencil and graphite pencil. The position of the buildings were placed to make the alien appear small. Mechanical pen was also used in this illustration.
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COMPLETING THE PROCESS – FINAL ASSIGNMENTS SKETCHBOOK CHOICE Pulling from Oodles of Doodles, the Jeanie from that sketch was recreated. The background was left solid to focus on the character, and an additional character was incorporated along with a Jeanie bottle. Fun and whimsical, this was an exercise in taking the techniques acquired through the course and applying them to an existing piece. Watercolor as well as pen and pencil were used in this drawing.
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