While working on the final artwork. size was the main hurdle for me. Though I have been working on the A1 size, I have never done such type of illustration on A1. I did some drawings to make sure my composition. But, as I started working on A1 I had to change my composition as per the space division. 'Using grids' is the best technique and it makes it easier to create rhythm in our composition. It is to be said that we should never forget our basics. For this project I was constantly recalling all the principles of elements i.e. Line, color, shape, texture, space, form. And principles of design i.e. unity/ harmony, proximity, similarity, continuation, repetition, rhythm, altering, balance, symmetry, hierarchy, proportion, dominance, similarity and contrast.
I wanted to create an overall symmetrical illustration but each element- figure must be different. It was real task for me to execute a traditional subject 'Solah- shringar' in my visual language. I have been working in two different styles. One is delicate, decorative style which usually suits for emotional, light subjects and another is using rough bold strokes which looks like hairy and a bit like etching - print making art. This style I have been using for bold, wacky subject. But this time as a experiment I wanted to combine both styles for the 20 faces illustration and for single big face I decided to use my bold hairy style. I always use lots of colors in my illustration. So this time I decided to keep my artwork black and white. It was really challenging for me to express each 'shringar' though my lines, shapes, forms, patterns. This time I wanted to concentrate on my line work, detailing, expressions and anatomy. For first time I an drawing figures having anatomy. Otherwise I was using abstract figures. Even I wanted to play with negative space and positive space to create depth.
Thoroughly I really enjoyed working on 'Solah Shringar' with 4 sleepless nights. I was really happy with the end result.
For the big one face I decided to draw that foodie man with mustache. It was an idea of Indian wedding but I changed it little bit. After coming here I observed food is really expensive here. As per self experience I always decided should I buy that or not as per the price. Even most of the time I stay starving without food even I saw my favorite food. So an idea came in my mind that I should illustrate this thought in my single face. I created all the food items in his head and paste imaginary food rates with sticky notes. The illustration expresses this foodie man is really happy and cheap food rates made him tempting. As sticky notes are yellow in color, white paper would have given contrast. Therefore I decided to use light yellow paper which will reduce the contrast and even add color in my illustration.
I wanted to create an overall symmetrical illustration but each element- figure must be different. It was real task for me to execute a traditional subject 'Solah- shringar' in my visual language. I have been working in two different styles. One is delicate, decorative style which usually suits for emotional, light subjects and another is using rough bold strokes which looks like hairy and a bit like etching - print making art. This style I have been using for bold, wacky subject. But this time as a experiment I wanted to combine both styles for the 20 faces illustration and for single big face I decided to use my bold hairy style. I always use lots of colors in my illustration. So this time I decided to keep my artwork black and white. It was really challenging for me to express each 'shringar' though my lines, shapes, forms, patterns. This time I wanted to concentrate on my line work, detailing, expressions and anatomy. For first time I an drawing figures having anatomy. Otherwise I was using abstract figures. Even I wanted to play with negative space and positive space to create depth.
Thoroughly I really enjoyed working on 'Solah Shringar' with 4 sleepless nights. I was really happy with the end result.
For the big one face I decided to draw that foodie man with mustache. It was an idea of Indian wedding but I changed it little bit. After coming here I observed food is really expensive here. As per self experience I always decided should I buy that or not as per the price. Even most of the time I stay starving without food even I saw my favorite food. So an idea came in my mind that I should illustrate this thought in my single face. I created all the food items in his head and paste imaginary food rates with sticky notes. The illustration expresses this foodie man is really happy and cheap food rates made him tempting. As sticky notes are yellow in color, white paper would have given contrast. Therefore I decided to use light yellow paper which will reduce the contrast and even add color in my illustration.
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