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Illustration is a wide field within art and can encompass different media, techniques and career paths. An illustrator may produce work for commissions, where they have been asked to create a specific artwork or display and sell their work in galleries. Illustration is the visual representation or explanation of a concept and may be designed for use in posters, magazines, books, fashion, animation or game design.
An illustrator may have their style of working and choose to use media or techniques they feel most confident with or have a more diverse range of abilities and create work using different media and techniques, depending on the commission. Illustrations can be created digitally, by hand or combining both methods.
This illustration was created by Sarah Beetson, using spray paint, pen and acrylic paint.
1. How would you describe the style of Beetson’s work?
2. Why do you think Beetson uses mixed media to create her illustrations?
3. How does Beetson use colour and composition to create atmosphere/mood?
4. Do you think accuracy is important in illustration?
5. When creating an illustration, how important is it for the viewer to understand the context of the artwork?
6. What skills do you need to be a successful illustrator?
Interested in Illustration? Complete one of the tasks below:
Create an illustrated self-portrait
Use your illustration to represent your personality; consider how technically accurate you want your drawing to be
You may want to exaggerate parts of yourself to represent your personality
Use materials and techniques that best represent your personality, you may want to complete your portrait using digital drawing techniques
Your portrait should fill an A4 page
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