I read the article by Pam Sky, “Searching for the Green Man: a sketchbook quest”:
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intellect/jill/2014/00000001/00000001/art00009?crawler=true
HOW DOES THE CHARACTER OF THE SKETCHES RELATE TO THE FINAL ILLUSTRATIONS?
According to the article, Pam Smy views her process of observational research as “a way of building a memory bank of information to retrieve from imaginatively later.” She used the sketchbook to document her observational drawings and how it contributed to developing the character. The article provides a wonderful example of how the process of observational drawings can help the illustrator to gain a better understanding and interpretation of how to represent a particular character for a story/ manuscript.
By making observational drawings of the green and leafy area, she develops a character that moves around without being seen by all.. appearing and disappearing.. in between the shadows and the greenery…
ARE THERE ANY TEXTS OR STORIES YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED THAT RELATE TO ANY OF THE DRAWINGS YOU HAVE PRODUCED DURING THIS SECTION OF THE COURSE?
Although I don’t think any of the following stories/ songs directly relate to my drawings, they are all linked to an ‘under-the-sea’; sea animals; ocean; fish- theme:
STORYBOOKS:
– Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister
– Commotion in the Ocean, by Giles Andreae
– The Whale and the Snail, by Julia Donaldson
– The Bravest Fish, by Matt Buckingham
MOVIES:
– The Little Mermaid
– Finding Nemo
– Finding Dory
– Shark Tale
SONGS:
– Baby Shark
NURSERY RHYME:
– 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Once I caught a fish alive
REFLECTION:
Throughout Part 3 of this course, I have been gaining a better understanding of how to use the sketchbook and observational drawing on location, in order to get a more holistic understanding of a place/ character. I have learnt that by collecting a combination of photographs; sketches; memorabilia and mark-making ideas, I am able to generate more interesting ideas.
NAME: Juanita du Toit
STUDENT NUMBER: 522438
COURSE: Illustration 1: Illustration Sketchbooks
The Open College of the Arts (University for the Creative Arts)
