Study Task 3

Content:

I feel that this image is suited to content because of the amount of information given in the image. It really involves you in this persons life and is drawn in a way that makes you feel like you understand his character.

Process:

I feel like this image represents process really well. Im familiar with Ian McQue's work and think the way he develops his sketches digitally is amazing. He uses a Wacom tablet to work over the top of his drawings, this really brings them to life and gives them interesting tonal textures.

Context:

I think this image could be categorised as context? Because it is a known character. It is set in an imaginary world so only makes sense if it is viewed in that context. The action and gestures in the image are what tells the story. Like a clip from a movie.

Product:

This is a good example of where illustration is being used for product design. It is a well known illustrator called 'Parra' and he works with lots of clothing and trainer brands and uses his illustrations as part of the designs, his illustrations have become fashionable for clothing.

Purpose:

This illustration is purposeful because it communicating a message about the world. The illustrator is trying to give information and opinion in the drawing which therefore makes it purposeful. I think it is trying to communicate how young people are hiding behind there phones? or that they have an identity based on what they look like on social media.

Aesthetic:

This image has a really nice finished appearance. I like how it is composed and the busyness of all the characters in his afro. I think it works really nicely. The colour pallet is also effective and is well balanced. Im guessing it was drawn by hand and then been digitally enhanced and coloured. I really like the use of characters within it.