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.

Henna Tattoo

Henna Tattoo inspires me with the patterns that are created to decorate the hands. Floral patterns often appeal to me however the more orient ones which are more decorative have slightly more appeal as there is so much shape and geometry within them. 

Pyrography - Cenevieve Dionne

I was not aware of the method of Pyrography before I discovered this artist. The technique consists of burning images into wood with hot tools such as soldering irons. Usually the image is drawn first so that there are guides to follow. Cenevieve Dionne's work made this technique appealing to me as it delicate drawings and colour is added with watercolour paints or gauche.