Part Two: Visual Approaches
After receiving my tutor’s feedback regarding my artwork, I was pleased to discover that I had explored a diverse range of concepts and mediums. This demonstrates that I experimented more and attempted to finish each exercise to the best of my ability, pushing myself beyond my comfort zone.
Hearing which artworks my tutor enjoyed the most was interesting, and her answer surprised me. She particularly enjoyed a sketch of a wizard that had been digitally enhanced.
She thought the drawing was strong, and even though I was pleased with it, I have never felt confident creating digital art, so hearing that my technical abilities have improved was reassuring.
As I mentioned in my blog, I’ve never been a fan of collage work, but I began to enjoy it when I understood it could be utilised to express ideas. Hearing that my tutor loved looking at them was encouraging.
The fact that my assignment presentation was well-received and that I overcame the technical difficulties of utilising a new software package made me happy. I’ve received a few constructive comments from my tutor to help me polish the presentation more before I submit it for assessment. I had never created a live presentation before, so discussing my work was a little intimidating. Yet, now that I’ve done it once, I believe it will be simpler the next time.
After finishing part two and speaking to my tutor I am surprised that my artwork may go in a new direction in the future. Previously, I had liked creating illustrations that conveyed everyday humour. However, I have realised now illustrations with a narrative, meaning and sometimes with a political stance are more memorable and have a bigger impact on my audience. This is something I am going to have to think hard about how to take this strength forward in my illustration practice. For the first time, I am embracing change and recognising strengths in my work and not being so hard on myself.
Visual Skills 2 