Illustration and Visual Narrative

Edita Chew En Thung / 0357357

Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
COMPILATION

SUBMISSION
Final Task 1 exercises:

with grains & shadows

Date created : 08/10/2023
Lab 2: Chiaroscuro - Pear | WEEK 3
Drawing in chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːrəˈsk(j)ʊərəʊ/
The lines we draw in an average illustration do not exist in reality, they are only there for us to define on paper the space that the objects take up the lines, for them to occupy. By constantly improving my skills, it will allow me to place every item where and how I want it to be.
💡 Things that I learned:
Pathfinder
Shape Builder
Knife Tool
Applying what we've learnt in Illustrator, there are six blending modes : Normal, Darken, Lighten, Contrast, Inversion, and Component. Each of these modes works slightly a little different, it's important to know which one to use for the desired effect outcome.

Lab 2: Chiaroscuro - (Person) | WEEK 4

Final Assignment 1- Editorial illustration:

FINAL ILLUSTRATION:

ANIMATED GIF:

Date created : 20/11/2023

Assignment Digital Triptych:
FINAL
Date created: 07/12/2023

Assignment SELF-TITLED

INSTRUCTIONS

TITLE / THEME : SELF-TITLED

Self-titled is an exploration project for the students to express their own individuality and reflect their personality into digital art self-expression.

The main idea is to build up self-confidence and discover their interest.

RATIONALE | IDEA DEVELOPMENT

My Biography

Tell us about yourself :
I'm Edita Chew and I'm from Malaysia, I was raised in Terengganu and then moved to Melaka when I was 11. I just turned 18 in the year 2023.

What is your passion? :
Photography, design, anything related to the arts. I try to encapsulate the beauty around me, the world my parents wanted to show me, I'm as grateful as I should be. To be able to provide me and my parents a good life with my passion for the arts.

What motivates me to achieve my dream? :
Challenges and the difficulties I faced throughout the years. It was my inner authenticity telling me to overcome these social norms towards women, I wanted to change the society's demeanour towards women.

How do you want to visualise your artwork? :
A figure covered in red cloth with red symbolising passion and strength, overcoming the challenges in a more ruthless way, involving the injustice towards the women, earning enough "gold" to last a lifetime.
Artwork Statement
ARTIST STATEMENT: The colour red, symbolising my passion and vigour, becomes emblematic of my unwavering determination to break free from the societal constraints and earn a place on my terms. The phrase "golden light" embodies my ethos, an embodiment of strength that helps me to navigate a world where societal norms often impose limitations on women's aspirations and capabilities.

MOOD BOARD & RATIONALE

references are for inspiration purposes only, no plagiarism will be done.

SKETCHES

IMPORTANT:
The idea was to achieve an eerie ambience, to encapsulate the beauty of silence. The hands are in a position where it symbolises a cage, for us women. Society’s cage around us. The colour red, symbolising my passion and vigour, becomes emblematic of my unwavering determination to break free from the societal constraints and earn a place on my terms. The phrase "golden light" embodies my ethos, an embodiment of strength that helps me to navigate a world where societal norms often impose limitations on women's aspirations and capabilities.
The concept is women empowerment inside of me, so it was made like a movie poster to express the need for it to be heard globally.
PROCESS
FONT (illustrator):

I started designing the font in illustrator to fit the idea of composition I have in mind, a simple and minimalistic typeface.

Adobe Illustrator to Photoshop

I imported another photo and cropped the hands of this image to apply to my main image. The main image's hands were then discarded and replaced with my other picture's hands.

Date created : 12/12/2023
Then I imported the font I made in the module, Typography.

Date created : 13/12/2023

PROCESS 01 (sampling)

Date created : 13/12/2023
PROCESS 02

Date created : 14/12/2023
"golden light" was then formed after consultation as it better describes the future ahead of me, the anticipation and tough road ahead I have to face.

Illustrator : Gradient --> transfer to Photoshop

opacity : 91% , effect : gaussian blur

PROCESS 03

Date created : 15/12/2023

Adobe Illustrator : intertwined
Date created : 20/12/2023
Then, I used photoshop to bevel the font to a metallic-like text. The ribbon/thread symbolises "fate" in Chinese mythology, as if it embodies my future and destiny all in one.

PROCESS 04
Date created : 20/12/2023
ADJUSTMENTS + Adobe Illustrator Elements (ribbons) + (refinements)

Date created : 20/12/2023
Date created : 21/12/2023
FINAL:
Date created : 22/12/2023

REFLECTION

In the Illustration and Visual Narrative module, I learned how drawings and images tell stories. It's not just about drawing; it's about conveying messages through pictures. I discovered that every drawing has a story behind it, whether it's a simple sketch or a detailed illustration.
The module taught me the basics of storytelling through visuals. Understanding how to create characters and scenes helped me express ideas more vividly. Learning about composition and colors showed me how to make drawings more interesting and engaging.
Practical exercises were fun and helpful. Creating my own characters and telling a story with them was exciting. It was like writing a story, but using pictures instead of words. I also experimented with different drawing styles and techniques, which expanded my creativity.
I realised that illustrations have a unique power to evoke emotions and capture attention. They can transport people into different worlds and convey complex ideas in a simple way. As an aspiring artist, this module has given me new tools to express myself creatively.
Overall, this module was fascinating. It taught me how illustrations bring stories to life and how visual storytelling is a powerful communication tool. I'm excited to continue exploring and using illustrations to share stories and ideas in my future work.