Graphic design and illustration are closely related fields, which often overlap. I see myself as the overlap. To me they are not mutually exclusive. Graphic designers sometimes have a specialist area, be it typography, logo design, web design etc etc. This does not mean they are only a web designer or only a typographer. The same applies to my work. I would describe myself as a graphic designer… with a specialty in illustration, and whilst this is my passion, I am also cable of producing work in other areas.
Illustration is sometimes considered to be more like a fine art and graphic design work is more commercial, as far as I am concerned I do not see myself as a fine artist, and all my formal training has been in graphic design.
My graphic designers work generally has a message to convey or and audience to persuade, however, this also rings true for some of my illustrative work, depending on which context I have used it in.
“Illustrators can also do design work and are able to excel in both fields. An illustrator might be a great designer. ”
A perfect example of this is in the work of an artist that provides endless inspiration to my own work, through her colorful illustrations and clever application.
Lin Olofsdotter is a Swedish mixed media illustrator/graphic designer. Whist Linn flirts with both graphics and advertising, illustration is her passion. But as we can see from the images below she certainly capable of both.
So what does this mean in terms of my Project?
It means that through in depth research, I will uncover new methods, techniques and mediums to experiment with/incorporate in my artworks and illustrations. The context in which these outcomes are used will most likely require design skills. For example a series of art works, photographed and displayed in a magazine, on a website or in a book.
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