Looking back on the work that I produced in level 4, I can see how much my work improved. I can see how much I've developed as an illustrator. However, I can also see that there's still so much to work on. What's different now it's that I'm getting a clearer idea now about how I want to define myself as an illustrator and where my interests lie. This have always been my main concern.
My work it first year was produced primarily with my prices fineliners and looking back now, I really regret not throwing myself in to new things and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. I cared too much about things looking good and well finished, but instead I should have been making a mess and lots of mistakes!
During my second year I put down the fineliners. After using pinterest for the first time and seeing all the beautiful illustrations our there, I saw that I had been really limiting myself. I made in my target to using less pen and really develop my lack of digital skills. I even asked for a wacom tablet for christmas! (best gift ever). It's had such an impact on my work! Most of my illustrations in second year were produced digitally or had a mix and digital and analogue. There's this thing called texture, thatI'd always hated but I love it!
During the summer we've been set a task to draw everyday and to keep a sketchbook. Which means I can't just work digitally. And that's fine! I don't want to lose that hand drawn skill that I have. My aim is to draw by hand and draw what's around me. Get lots of practice in!
I'd like to use both skills together during 3rd year.I'm so excited to see what work I'll produce during my final year.
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