WBL Artist Research TASK 1 -

CHARLES BURNS -

His work is reminiscent of a graphic novel, pop art style which works well with his choice of line work. His simple use of lines for shading gives the work a dark, dramatic look and allows for intricate detail where required, for example the hair. He works in realism and fantasy with his concepts and his work appears to be ink or digitally produced as it is very clean. His work is recognisable as his and he has managed to achieve a balance between realism and simplicity.

LUKE DIXON - 

His style is similar to Burn's in his use of line work but his use of colour and patterns help differentiate the styles. Dixon works with traditional methods such as ink pens but he also sometimes digitally adds colour to his work. His concepts are mostly animal related and based on universal favourites such as wolves and bears which he produces for commercial use as well as fan art of his favourite people or commissions. Again he manages to balance abstract with realism to achieve a unique style which appeals to me.

ANDREA WAN -

Her concepts nearly all revolve around a human figure and her style is consistent throughout all her work. her style of drawing humans is abstract but retains the basic anatomy structure to lend it a touch of realism. Her work is very abstract and she uses desaturated, soft earthy tones which give her work the feel of a children's fairytale book illustration.

HELL 'O' MONSTERS -

This site is mainly a collection of artists work and I selected examples that I liked the look of for inspiration.

JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE -

This is an art and culture magazine that features artists. I selected these works because I liked them.

ARTIST - JOE FENTON

Fenton's work is of great detail and realism and the above example is done in graphite.

ARTIST - CARLIN DIAZ

 Diaz uses geomerty and shapes in his work along with bold blocks of colour.  His style is very abstract but while it isn't personally to my taste I did find it interesting.

ARTIST - MARIO MAPLE

Maple's work I quite liked as he works in pencil and ink which gives him a sketchy feel to these works. He is inspired by accidents and mutations which he puts together in his art to create a character or story.