Japanese Cartoon Art (Sanrio)

I love the simplicity yet effectiveness of sanrio artwork. It's in a very simplistic style which would be easy to replicate and yet still stylistic and iconic.

Shield bug

As bizarre as this may sound, whilst sat outside today a small bug fell onto me from the tree. I was about to brush it off when I noticed it shining in the sunlight and looked down upon it to see a lovely pattern. This inspired me for my project over the summer to do a study of different beetles and their patterns throughout the summer. This will enable me to experiment loads with material and media.

John Burningham

I really like John Burninghams work and was introduced to him at college. The pastel and light colour palette that he uses is very unique and is very suitable for the children's books  which he illustrates. The spray paint used in the background creates a nicely textured background and this is what I like most and like to try and incorpirate within my work.

Amanda Kavanagh

Yet again this is a reference and inspiration on how I am to start keeping my sketchbooks similar to.

Sketchbook

To keep myself working in the break before university I am going to set myself a brief project although I am yet to still decide what this should be upon. Whilst doing this, I am intending to make at least one drawing a day so that my book is full of observational drawings.

Constructivism

This is a new art movement I was introduced to at the start of University, and had never previously never heard of. This has relevance to my current visual problem solving module as it co-insides with propaganda posters and their stylistic qualities.

Nature - Flowers

Flowers inspire me not only with how pretty and delicate they are, but mainly their colour. I love trying to replicate these bright colours and working with them within my work. Georgia O' Keefe's work mainly inspired me as it is surreal and different to how most flowers are presented, focusing mostly upon the colour. Below are some examples of my flower work.