These 3 articles go in harmony with this weeks lesson: Giving life to thumbnails beyond sketches, how to develop sketches with photo reference, and continuing a MUCH needed primer on Roles and what part you play as an Illustrator.
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- How to Make a Repeating Pattern Two Ways by Natalie Harney https://www.workovereasy.com/2017/08/29/how-to-make-a-repeating-pattern-two-ways/
- Artist Selfies: Everyone’s Doing It by Lauren Panepinto https://www.muddycolors.com/2014/01/artist-selfies-everybodys-doing-it/
- All the Creative Levels and How to Know Which You Are by Jeremy Carson https://jeremycarson.com/creative-positions?020&in=lessons/career
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The first article on pattern making was very helpful and provided 2 options that are easy to follow and understand. Both always included creating some type of frame for the work then creating your composition and adding elements after that step.
The second article was fun to read and browse through because it showed how far a reference photo can take your work. It reminded me to have that childlike curiosity/imagination when I draw and think of concepts.
The third article was useful in terms of knowing the roles in the industry and getting a feel of the length of time of each role. I will be referencing this article throughout my career.
1. Making patterns that repeat themselves may be useful in a number of ways. First off, it enables the production of expert-looking patterns that can be applied to a variety of materials, including fabrics, wallpaper, or digital backdrops. Second, it encourages creative expression and creativity by enabling people to experiment with various components and arrangements. Finally, repeating patterns are adaptable and appropriate for a variety of applications since they are simple to duplicate and scale. Learning the craft of making repeating patterns may be a useful talent, whether for leisure or work.
2. The significance of self-reference in artistic creation is discussed in the essay. Artists can capture the angles, lighting, and details they need for their artwork by taking selfies or utilizing self-portraits as references. This makes compositions more precise and coherent. The article also points out that utilizing oneself as a model makes it easy and less expensive for artists to try out different positions and facial expressions. Additionally, the flexibility and capacity to take reference photos anywhere, even outside for better lighting conditions, is made possible by the use of cameras, camera phones, or webcams.
3. Because it makes the many responsibilities and levels within the creative business obvious, the creative hierarchy is useful. It aids people in navigating their career paths and establishing reasonable expectations for progress. Creatives may plan their professional growth and concentrate on learning the skills and expertise required for each level by understanding the journey from intern to senior roles. Additionally, as each function has certain obligations and contributions to make in a project, recognizing the hierarchy enables successful cooperation and teamwork.
Encourage anyone interested more in patterns, an extention of that is to create your own TESSELATIONS— the patterns akin to MC Escher that create a field of repeating or alternating images. Its create for full peices, backgrounds, and just tinkering!