OUIL502 End of Year Presentation

Life's A Pitch Presentation

Creative Presence Boards

Creative CV and business cards

For my business card and CV i decided to create papercut versions as i that is what i would like to do more of from now. I am happy with what i have made but i also think they could be improved. Although i like the business card, i think the typography could be better, maybe reduced in scale, but this is something i would like to practice more of during summer as type is not my strongest point, although i do like the style itself.

The CV took a very long time to cut out, which ended up being quite stressful, i am happy with the results though as it is quite simple but shows what i am interested in. I kept the creative CV quite reduced in information as it is not a business CV, but has the important information on it.

Instagram

I have created an instagram account for my illustrations, its called "alicefranklinillustration", ive posted some of the things i have done so far, but i am keeping the account private until summer. Ive done this because in the AOI lecture, she mentioned that if we were to have instagram accounts, it looks worse if you dont post regularly than if you dont have an account at all. So my plans are to make it public when i start experimenting with different techniques, and take it on a journey whilst i discover different things about the technique.

Website

So i have started to create my website, i havent made it live yet as i am still tweaking things yet and i want to develop my practice more during summer before i start making it live. As i really want to proceed with creating paper cut illustrations, i would like my website to be consistant so it looks professional, so i want to start experimenting with the new technique.


alicefranklinillustration.wordpress.com

AOI

I found the talk from AOI really interesting and helpful, especially thinking about my practice professionally. They went through pricings, contracts and things to look out for which i thought was really helpful and i am really considering signing up as i think it would be smart for the future.

Jayme McGowan

I recently researched paper cut illustrators and came across Jayme McGowan, i really like the style of illustrations. I like the simple shapes and multiple layers of different coloured card to create detail, along with drawing/painting onto the paper.

This style of paper cut illustration is what i would like to achieve. it is simple but really affective and pleasing on the eye.

Su Blackwell

I have come across Su Blackwell's when i studied my foundation diploma. I am in awe of her talent to create these 3D models from books. After reading up on her process i found that she normally reads the book and then creates something inspired from the story. She doesn't like to reveal how she actually creates them as she said it would "ruin the magic", but I'm sure its quite a lengthy process, I'm guessing with wires for support and electrical elements for the lit pieces.

Beatrice Coron

When i saw Beatrice Coron's work in a book from the library, it really stood out for me because of the sheer detail in each piece. I also really liked how she uses silhouette in her pieces.

Sangeeta Sandrasegar

I really like Sangeeta Sandrasegar's work as it is really detailed but different from others. She uses intricate paper cut along with separate bold bits within the work, which really pulls her work apart from others.

Paper Panda

My tutor informed me of Paper Panda whilst i was discussing my topic. She's became really popular, with increasingly popular social media presence. Her paper cut illustrations are lovely, she also includes hand cut typography which is very intricate and professionally done.

I think her style of cutting away the negative space really works nicely and it something i will consider moving forward. I think her silhouette work is niece when there is different amounts of paper left, not just intricate lines like others.

Helen Musselwhite

Helen Musselwhite is my favourite paper cut illustrator i have seen so far. I love her use of simple shapes and colour palettes, along with different layers to create eye-catching 3D illustrations.

I am definitely going to try and achieve something like this when attempting paper cut, i think the different layer add a lot of depth to the illustration and add something you can't get from a painting or drawing.  The only problem being the time it takes to create them.

Elsa Mora

Elsa Mora's work is very eye catching, it seems to me to be very pretty and feminine. She uses a lot of intricate paper cut and does both 2D and 3D pieces. I definitely think that her stele is consistent throughout, which is very nice to see. I also think she bends and folds the paper to create some 3D effects.

Dylan Graham

I really like how Dylan Graham uses lines in the background of some of his work, it adds something extra which i like, although used on maps, it still looks affective on other pieces.

I could experiment with this technique within my work as i really like it.

Maude White

Maude White creates beautiful, intricate paper cuts which i love. I am unsure whether they are done by hand or by laser but either way the outcome is fantastic. A lot of time and effort must go in to each piece, which definitely pays off.

I would like to try some intricate paper put but maybe not as much as this as i think it would be pretty time consuming and would be really good on a big scale, if i enjoy this module, i would consider doing this for a bigger project in the future.

Emma Van Leest

The thing i like the most about Emma Van Leest's work is the use of colour as well as the detailed paper cut. I think the use of two colours in her work, really makes it stand out. It almost looks like lace or wallpaper. I also like how the actual paper cut isn't in a set format and is different shapes.

Marta Chudolinska

I came across Marta Chudolinska online were someone mentioned her work, when i looked on her website i came across this lovely paper cut comic about her grandmother and culture, i think it is really nice, the illustrations are simple but are composed beautifully, i also really like the muted colour palette and the choice of only 3 colours, it really ties it all together.

This is definitely something i would like to try.

Eloise Corr Danch

Other than the really nice paper cut illustrations, the reason Eloise Corr Danch caught my eye was because her skill at folding paper, it's not something i have tried before but i have seen it a little bit whilst researching artists and i think its a really nice technique, it adds a lot of depth and can look quite realistic, i dont know how i would go about this but i think over the summer this will be something else that i want to practice with.

Nikk McClure

I find these illustrations really nice, theyre cut out of one piece of black paper and i think the consistency of style and materials are really nice, they are detailed but not over complicated. I think this is a style of papercut i could really get interested in.

Thomas Witte

Im in awe of Thomas Witte, i cant believe these illustrations are paper cut, they are so detailed and almost look like negative photographs. He actually became drawn to the graffiti scene and now makes paper cut stencils, i think theyre great!

Molly Jey

I really like Molly Jey's work because she uses simple shapes within her work, sticking to limited colours and creates 3D pieces. These are all the reasons why i fell in love with paper cut and are what motivates me to experiment with the method, it just shows how simple shapes and colours can be made into something really nice just by craft and composition.

Shanti Gumbine

The reason why Shanti Gunbine's work stood out to me is that it is very conceptual, she uses the materials she works with to convey her message within her work. She works with how newspapers keep things away from people and dont tell the whole story. I find this really interesting as this is the topic i have been thinking about choosing for COP3.

Benja Harney

I love Benji Harney's work, i think large scale installation paper cuts are amazing, he folds and crafts the paper to create beautiful colourful pieces that look amazing. I really like how his profession is applied to many different aspects of the industry, advertising, window displays, installations etc. It shows how papercut/craft can be applied to many different things that i wasnt really aware of.

Heather Clements

I really like Heather Clements' work because of her use of negative space and mostly her monotone work, i think it really works well with all the detail she uses within her pieces. I think this is something i would like to explore but i think it would be quite difficult as i know how much effort goes in to paper cutting.

Emily Hogarth

I like Emily Hogarth because it reminds me of traditional Chinese papercut as it has a lot of symmetry in it. I also like the two colour paper cut she made as i think it almost looks like a screen print. I think this is something i would like to delve in to as i think it has a very contemporary feel to it, especially with the colour palette used.

Emily Brown - Bird Mafia

I really like Emily Brown's work, she makes very simple, but detailed papercuts, but the main thing i like is how she applies them to many different products that she sells online. I think that its a really nice business opportunity, and i think her style suits household products.

Naomi Shiek - Woodland Papercuts

When i stumbled across Naomi Shiek, she had been mentioned on a online chat as a good paper cut illustrator, and i agree i think her work is really good, but i really like how she has applied her illustrations into making an online business, making invitations etc. It seems like she has a really good business as people always like personalised things, especially something hand made and exclusive to you, even more so for big occasions, as they will be kept and treasured. (well thats if people don't get divorced, but if so, paper is easy to destroy, so its a win, win situation)

Elod Beregszazi

I'm blown away by Elod Beregszazi's work, i dont think i could personally do something like this as i think there is a lot of engineering involved within his work but i really like the 3D aspect, espcially with the lighting he has used. Ive already considered experimenting with 3D papercut and lighting as i really like it, Helen Musselwhite uses it within her work and i think it looks really good, so i am setting myself the task at trying to figure out the process of how to achieve it, i think it would take a lot of practice to perfect but it would be really good if i could have some confidence in it before i come back for level 6.

Suzy Taylor

I like Suzy Taylor's work for sheer detail that she puts into each one, she must spend a lot of time creating them. She has a love for folk art and tiny details. She's very well known on etsy as she sells originals and greetings cards. This is something i could think about in the future as i feel like hand made crafts are really popular, especially if you personalised them etc.

Mr. Yen

What I like most about Mr.Yen is reading up about his process and how he got to where he is now, starting his journey into papercut illustration, he practiced and practiced, using different methods and often he would tweak little parts of each piece, which would change it dramatically. He also uses a lot nature within his work, his tagline being "Inspired by nature, cut by hand", i really like this, it's short and snappy and sums up his work in one little sentence. I think this would be quite good for me to think about when thinking about my profession.

Sarah Dennis

Sarah Dennis creates her work a lot around folk tales and poems, which i find quite nice to focus your work around specific themes. But what i like the most is the fact that she uses a circular frame a lot, which i particularly like, especially when the elements within her illustrations frame the overall piece. Also, i like how she has elements coming out of the frame, this is something i would quite like to experiment with, this is definitely a reason in which i like this method as i find the possibilities with paper endless, I sometimes feel like the craft itself is what drives me to want to experiment and create different things with it.

Anne Ten Donkelaar

I really like Anne Ten Donkelaar's work, its different to what i would particularly make, but i find it really nice to look at. She's really interested in nature, which is one reason why i like it so much as she will find things outside and use pressed flowers etc. within her work, along with paper which sit on pins. This creates lovely shadows from her pieces, which is one thing i really like about paper cut illustration.

Once again, i think using different materials within paper cut really make a difference, they add both context but also can give it a sense of individuality, adding elements of things that interest you to inform your practice.

Julene Harrison

I really like Julene Harrison's work, she uses a lot of hand drawn typography within her work which i would really like to do more of. She also sells her work online, both originals and lazer cuts. She also makes invitations etc. for people, which i think is quite nice as a way of earning. She has also done jobs for big companies as her style is quite attractive and could be used a lot for advertising.

This is something i could think about when taking my work further. I like how her work can be applied to different things.

Xin Song

The thing i love most about Xin Song's work is that she borrows pictures from magazine's to use to create her paper cut's. She likes the images to contain issues that people are already thinking about, each image has a meaning behind it, linking to current issues around the world whether it being cultural, social, historical etc.

I think this is definitely something i would like to consider within my work, using the materials i use to add context and meaning.

Kako Ueda

I have come across Kako Uedo before, but only recently have i looked further into her process. She has worked with painting, drawing, photography and folding paper but now works mainly with cutting paper. She likes the historical aspect of the method, it being an old chinese traditional method, but also really likes it as a way of creating images.

I can really agree with her about this, I've only recently became interested in this technique and started to practice for the first time but I have already fallen in love with it, it has given me a new excitement for my work, thinking of ways i can produce different types of paper cut illustrations, whether it is 2D, 3D, built with different colours of paper or simply an illustration cut from one piece of paper. I think the simple craft element of it is what is excitement, cutting away pieces of paper to create something really nice is exciting, or what a simple piece of paper could end up being.

Annie Vought

What I like most about Annie Vought's work is that she focuses on emotional piece of writing, in the form of letters that she has been sent, given etc. She uses these letters and experiments with typography and different scales, testing the structure, using the type to hold together the intricate paper cut. 

If you look closely into each piece, you can read the contents of each letter. I really like the concept of her works, how she adds context to her work but it wouldnt be obvious to read.
I think its a really clever way of doing it and also i really like what she makes anyway. I have never been great at hand drawn type, so i think this is something i would like to delve into a bit more, especially now i would like to go further into this method of making as it is quite often involved in this technique.

Karen Bit Vejle

Karen Bit Vejle is one of my favourite paper cut artists i have come across so far, she started fairly recently and she creates large scale intricate paper cuts that have been exhibited in lots of different exhibitions. She also uses scissors to create her illustrations, which still intrigues me. 

I also really feel like we both share the same method of working, she states on her website how she really likes to listen to music whilst she works, which i can relate too as i find it really relaxes me so i can focus solely on the work at hand.

"My heart and soul are at peace when i have the scissors in hand and the paper dances between the blades." - Karen Bit Vejle.

Hina Aoyama

I really like Hina Aoyama's work, she creates super fine lacey paper cut illustrations, using a small pair of scissors. Her work really intrigues me as so far, i have only created paper cut's using a scalpel and im really curious at how she creates these intricate pieces with a pair of scissors. I would like to see if i could potentially see if scissors give a different outcome or are easier.

Also Hina Aoyama has been involved in many exhibitions with her work, which isn't surprising as they are really nice, but shows that this type of illustration can lead to different avenues for a professional career.

Yuko Yamamoto

Ive decided that i would like to go further into paper cut illustration within my practice and i have looked at contemporary paper cut illustrators and came across Yuko Yamamoto. Although, she isn't exclusively just producing paper cut illustrations, her collages are what i really like within her work. I like the colour palette's she uses.

I think her style of paper cut really is what i am drawn too, she uses limited shapes and colours, using fine/small pieces of paper to add detail were needed, normally the face. I quite like this technique and is something i would like to practice, whilst taking this technique further. I think it also looks very contemporary and could be used in various different ways i.e. editorial, book illustration etc.