OBJECTIVE: Students will create an illustration in the style of/inspired by an illustrator of their choice - someone whose work inspires you. This can be a contemporary or traditional illustrator; a little-known or well-known illustrator. Students will write a short bio of the illustrator as well as explain why they chose this illustrator.
ILLUSTRATORS:
Here are a few links to lists featuring contemporary illustrators:
Here are some traditional/mainstream illustrators to consider:
THOUGHTS TO GET YOU STARTED:
ILLUSTRATORS:
Here are a few links to lists featuring contemporary illustrators:
- www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-15-emerging-illustrators-art-lover
- www.creativebloq.com/inspiration/best-illustrators-to-hire-or-be-inspired-by
- www.artupon.com/art/illustration/
Here are some traditional/mainstream illustrators to consider:
- Norman Rockwell
- Maurice Sendak
- Dr. Seuss
- Beatrix Potter
- Christoph Niemann
- Eric Carle
- Edward Gorey
- Shepard Fairey
- Barbara Cooney
- Sophie Blackall
THOUGHTS TO GET YOU STARTED:
- Make sure you look at as much of the artist's work as you can. Do not base your artwork on one artwork that you like. Go to the artist's website. Get a few books illustrated by the artist.
- Read about the artist. Where did s/he grow up? What inspires her/him?
- When looking at the artist's work, think about: What are some themes present in this work? What mood is often used? What colors? What elements/principles of art are used more than others? How does the artist use line, shape, space, etc.? What media does the artist use (paint, digital, drawing, collage, etc.)?
- Consider all of the above information before you start planning your piece.
