Last year I entered the Pan Macmillan brief for the responsive module. I originally chose this brief as it seemed the most 'illustrative' and thought it would be fun. I was wrong.
The artwork I produced (above) was a turning point for me. I truly disliked my work and the brief by the end of it. So much so that the cover was rushed and lacked thought and care.
Why was it a turning point? Because I realised book illustration wasn't for me! I struggled so much. Looking back, I think the project lacked research and experimentation but I got no enjoyment out of it. I'm not proud of this work. I'm not ruling out book illustration as a whole and I will give it a go again, but I don't think it 's where my practice lies.
I think it's the fact that I'm drawing whole scenes. I prefer drawing object and motifs. Composition and narrative is something I struggle with.
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