Portfolio

A4 "Dystopia"

Colored pencils and graphite

This is first page to my A-level personal investigation, and it is presenting the message of 'dystopia', because the theme of my investigation is about the concept of 'utopia and dystopia'.

On the right side is the rough plan for the artwork and parts of the process.

A5 "Russia and Ukraine"

Coloured pencils, graphite and ink

This is a series of observational drawings from my A-level personal investigation exploring the themes of 'dystopia and utopia'. Communicating the real-life, current issues in the world today and were inspired by the Ukranian artist: Boris Groh.

A4 "zombie" Acrylic

An experimental acrylic painting of a zombie to show suffering as part of the theme for my A-level personal investigation.

On the right side is the planning process which was created digitally and helped me to create this piece.

A5 "people" Markers

A series of sketchbook page drawings of people who I observed in person, in an illustrative style inspired by the artist 'Gawx'.

2048 x 2048px

Digital

A different approach to drawing a person, with digital art using the software 'procreate'. Inspired by the artist 'Gawx'.

A5 "flower dragon"

Markers and colour pencil

A drawing of a dragon with flowers in a sketchbook.

On the right is the brief idea for the drawing, and a few rough sketches.

Animation: https://youtu.be/zPNoWUaoG7s

9 x 12-inch "penguin"

Mixed media, coloured pencils, acrylic, markers and ink

An experimental approach of a textured penguin head in a comic action-like style, which led on to the creation of my first short-looped animation which is on the right and can be viewed using this link:

https://youtu.be/zPNoWUaoG7s

9 x 12-inch "marshmallow golem" Markers

A comic-like scene of a 'marshmallow golem' which is stood in a forest. On the right is a mind map and the plan in a sketchbook, which enabled me to gather ideas so I could create the two thumbnail sketches for the developed piece.

9 x 12-inch "dystopia and utopia"

Graphite and markers

As part of the development for my A-level personal investigation, this artwork explores the concepts of dystopia and utopia. Dystopia being communicated through the graphite skull representing death and suffering, inspired by the artist Boris Groh. Utopia being communicated through the vibrant 'doodles' representing freedom and happiness, inspired by the artist Vexx.

On the right side is an A2 development sheet showing my plans for the composition of the skull, and the colour combinations.