I pick a word randomly from the dictionary and then illustrate it!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Attar 01.09.10
My inspiration with this word was a mix between The Vienna Secession and Cleopatra. I wanted the word to look like it was a label for a brand of essential oil during a previous era.
Because I want to do this as a creative exercise, I have set it up with a few rules. I pick the word at random by flipping through the dictionary and land my finger on the page. I give myself time to think about the word through out the day(a few hours or so), but I am only allowed about an hour to draw. I can use a ruler and pencil to set up a bit of a grid, but the illustration itself must be done in pen freehand. Not only am I learning a new word and expanding my vocabulary, but I am honing my typography skills and challenging my artistic abilities.
I love your blog! It is really inspiring. I think it is a great idea what you are doing. :)I guess art DOES run in the family!
ReplyDeleteLove, your cousin, Roxy