Thursday, January 14, 2010

Perfect


Sometimes the perfect things aren't so perfect. Aren't so ideal. Aren't easily categorized or referenced. Aren't expected but savoured in every respect. Perfect.

macro micro XVIII




macro micro XVIII

charcoal, conte, and pastel
[6"x12"]

Sometimes the tip of our thoughts... the ones we can remember are just a tip of the iceberg. Two worlds that can separated in a viewable (above ground) and hidden (below ground) arenas. If only.

macro micro XVII




macro micro XVII

charcoal and conte
[12"x6"]

I wish I could contain these forms but I can't. I can't keep them still and the move constantly within their busy background.

macro micro XVI




macro micro XVI

charcoal and conte
[6"x12"]


Perhaps?

macro micro XV




macro micro XV

charcoal and conte
[12"x6"]


Or could it be possible to even illuminate this conversation between form and function? Would they bicker? Love? Annoy? Josh around?

macro micro XIV




macro micro XIV

charcoal and conte
[12"x6"]


Would it be rash to completely absolve any indication of form or function? Abstract or representational? Size versus clarity?

macro micro XIII




macro micro XIII

charcoal and conte
[12"x6"]


What happens if this 'form follows function' is reversed? Could it be possible?

macro micro XII



macro micro XII

charcoal and conte
[12"x6"]



The Swiss design school advocated the theory of 'form follows function.' Should it?

Monday, January 11, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Day In the Life


Definitely need click on the image for the text... but the concept and question that spurred this illustration and typographical inquiry was: "Day in the Life..." At one point in this challenge, my mind shut off and suddenly that old DOS boot-up screen came into play waaay back when Wacky Wheels was still a cool computer game out there.

Enjoy!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Renewal

"renewal"

[6"x 4"]
charcoal and conte

for Illustration Friday