Animation: 2D Work Using Krita

After exploring digital drawings and stop motion, our next task was to use the computer software, Krita, to create some simple 2D animation. It took me a while to get my head around how to use it, so for my first attempt, I just tried…

Animation: Stop Motion

This was the first practical task in the animation workshop, and I was really looking forward to it as it is something I have never done before. To begin with I had to draw out a path for my object to follow and add equal…

Animation: Development of Character

When we were first given this task, I planned on creating a very simplistic character as I have no previous experience in animation. However, after completing the tasks during the online lecture I felt my confidence grow a little so I decided that my character…

Animation: Warm Up Exercises

Before I started my character design this workshop, I completed quick tasks during the first online class which looked at the basics of creating animations. I struggled with this at first as it was completely new to me but the more studies I completed, the…

Found Alphabet: Monochrome/Grayscale Illustrations

To create my first illustration, I drew the basic outline with pen which resulted in a simplistic but effect graphic image. I decided to block in the objects as I felt that this composition of objects would still be recognisable in just one blanket colour….

Found Alphabet: Linear Illustrations

When exploring ways of creating drawings based on my objects, I thought tracing an outline around the object could be effective. I planned on adding more detail to the shapes but didn’t leave enough room in my first drawing. As a result I decided to…

Found Alphabet: Colour Illustrations

I created this piece using pen and markers and I feel I produced a loose, colourful study while also making sure the objects were still recognisable. To begin with I created a simple black outline of each object and I felt this by itself was…

Found Alphabet: Exploring Letter Forms

Before I started this task, I knew some letters would be more challenging than others. So I decided to explore this further by creating different options for myself to choice from when creating my full alphabet.       B: When exploring this I found…