Hmm alright so for this semester I would like to focus on digital illustration. I think I want fo focus on figures such as humans and or animals. I want to do this so I can develop my digital painting skills and also further improve my skills in figure drawing. I would probably draw them from references but also alter them or combine references. I drew/painted two assignments last semester in my Painting II class. I printed my first one in small scale and attached them to mini canvases.
My final assignment was a self portrait which I printed life size. Because my previous project focused on animal people I sort of went in that direction for my self portrait. I am thinking about having that as my theme this semester, probably with interaction between figures. So probably three different situations. I also want to paint a background or location for them, as oppose to just the patterns like I did with these paintings. So my theme... will be anthropomorphic animals interacting with each other, done in a digital painting medium. I am still not sure whether I will paint them in full color, or as washes. I did a lot of ink washes last semester and I liked the effect and the process but I am not sure how well that will translate with a tablet. I am sure if I tweak the settings I can achieve a watercolor or ink wash effect. I am also interested in 19th century fashion and vestments so I think I will incorporate that into my images. I was thinking of either printing them out in large scale or combine them with other media like I did with these. I want to pursue a career in digital illustration and or graphic design. So~~ This is why I want to focus on this medium!
