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Neville Brody

Neville Brody (fig 1)

Comparing these two images the colours Brody uses are bold and the colours are

random , Brody sends the text off the page, plays with

extreme scaling and runs the text both vertically and horizontally.

 Also, the text in both of these illustrations are treated as shapes rather

 than fonts.

 These images challenge the idea that text has to run left to right, also fonts can

be manipulated into shapes.

 The colour pallet in these are restricted to 2 or 3 and the contrasts in the photos are adjusted.

The simple colour pallet can be utilised in my projects as examples of how two or three

tone images are ideal for stencilling or screen printing

David Carson

In contrast David Carson uses layers and adjustments to opacities, giving a rough and

natural feel to his work. His images appear aged and worn as a result, in opposition to

Brody's bolder approach. They are similar in that they both play with sizes in font and

different fonts for emphasis or subtlety. They also both run their type in any direction.

The above David Carson images give off a particularly tribal feel, they give off emotions of action, the outdoors, youth and rebellion in that some of the text is drawn roughly and without formal structure. The top image is chaotic and the message is nearly lost in the effort to portray energy and movement.

Typographic Portraits

Above and below are examples of typography which explore shapes, colour, positive, space, negative space and texture.

 An example of how photography can be used along side typographic design, pushing the boundaries of what designers see as typography.

Banksy

In my opinion the top image is a social statement about human evolution and how 

fast food is bad for us.

2nd image, a play on words or a pun "bent copper"

The 3rd image is a statement about homelessness and again a play on words but

with actual words this time.

The 4th image doesn't say too much in itself but but still has impact because

 the stencil is very strong, just a few simple shapes, something which can be applied when producing my own craft work.

All of Banksy's work is either political or a social comment on modern life. Most of his stencils use

simple shapes and a limited colour pallet which is also something I'll consider when designing.

Banksy on a kids shirt

The above illustrations demonstrate that this style of work by Ed Hardy appeals to even the very young.

This is more of Ed Hardy's work, he uses imagery that I like to use in my drawings all be it in a more monotone pallet. I believe this style of design would be ideal for my future screen prints and stencil kits for boys in particular.

The above Sex pistols art work, was mostly designed by the sex pistols themselves. They
liked to control their own image using photocopies and torn or cut out text. I think the homemade
appearance might be a good idea for headers for my stencil kits.

Tutorials

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5wW_65iAiU

The above tutorial gave some really good tips on how to draw vector images