I'm jumping around and gathering different materials. I'm trying to things, such as working with cut paper, fabrics, stitching, and even taking a stab at fashion Illustration. I purchased 2/3 of the books I had previously mentioned. Both are absolutely great, inspiring, and especially intriguing. In Illustration Play: A Craving for the Extraordinary different artists did interviews, and for each series, gave an explanation as to what inspired them. The range of inspiration differentiated from "my grandmother's porcelains" to "sound waves of famous electoral speeches." It really made me feel like I could be inspired by anything. It also made me realize the difference between Fine Arts and Illustration, since I know that lately it has been hard to differentiate.
New Opinion: Fine Arts moves you with skill and visible passion. Illustration moves you by making you say, "How on earth did they think of that? it's great."
Now, I go back and fourth and have grown to both love and loathe fine arts. It makes you. It breaks you, and this is my opinion, and personal experience and relationship with Fine Arts. As for Illustration, It has always been there, to tell my story, in the quirkiest way possible.
I am working on pieces that I could use for mini exhibitions or sorts.
"He Says, She Says:" Is probably my favorite. I do these Illustrations with word bubbles. This one is an Illustation of Nicole asking someone if she can be the little spoon. I have done a bunch and all of them are quite humorous. I think I am most excited for this series to keep going. I think all my friends would get a good laugh, and they make me smile. Don't worry, you'll have one of you saying something too.
"Anything Unusual:" Is this idea I have been tossing around, It's different and unusual, almost urky. From a glittery blue girl yelling in your face, to snails falling in love. I thought I could use the drawings and ideas on post cards, try printmaking, and stitching. I am trying to learn how to do these different medias before actually going for it.
"Twenty Seven Letters I will never send:" Is this idea that is again, on going. The name gives it away, It is twenty seven different pieces, each revolving around something I have to say to someone, or how I feel on a subject. Its very much collaging, but most importantly, writing. I wouldn't ever pursue writing as a career, though I have been told by professors that I should consider it. I am always flattered, and proud because It is probably the only good quality passed down from my mother, but it's never consistent, just occasional reluctance. Anyway, in this mini exhibition, because they all need to be together, It's writing, to someone anonymous for the most part, confessional, and open. Drawings on envelopes, painted letters, photographs. you name it!
I have come to realize that If I would like to get a certain idea out there, I cannot get it out in one drawing, one painting, or one piece. It needs to be a series. Other things I am working on is Fashion Illustration, very different directions for each. Everything from fashion and music, showing how both industries collide together, Fashion and poetry, Stitching, T-shirt design Paintings, down to Splenda Fashion.
I'm obviously working on a series of canvases. None of which are fully done. But I have about three that are in progress. Canvas is expensive so I take my time.
I wanted to do a series inspired by a "Radio Head" album that I really loved.
I'll post more pictures once my camera is charged.
Much Love,
Jenny Anyway
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