Album Cover A Week: Turnover - Peripheral Vision

This album cover marks the end of the mini-brief I had set myself of re-designing a different LP cover a week. I decided to end on one of my favourite albums, Turnover's 'Peripheral Vision'. I tried to create a feeling of detachment and isolation, keeping the composition of the image minimal. I also tried to explore a different range of media, using pencil to create initial images, and then using different paint texture brushes to add colour and fire. I've really enjoyed working in this way, and feel that my work throughout this project has progressed quite a lot compared to the first image I created. 

Things I have learnt from this brief: 

- Working within this format and around this subject matter is something that I enjoy doing and have fun creating images for - this is something I should continue trying to do 

- I've explored different ways of laying out images, and think that this has benefited my practice, making me more aware of how I consider compisition 

- I can work in a range of different ways and thats okay. I get worried that my work isn't visually consistent a lot of the time, but I dont think this is always a bad thing. It allows me to flexible and adapt my work to fit the subject matter

Hookworms

Hookworms Brief
Produce a poster design promoting the upcoming Hookworms weekend event at Brudenell Social Club.

Poster Info
Hookworms
Marther - Ulrika Spacek - Virginia Wing - Bilge Pump - Spinning Coin - Brown Owl
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd March 2018
Brudenell Social Club
Tickets:
Friday - 19.30 - £8
Saturday - 16.00 - £12
Weekend Ticket - £15

Deadline - 23/02/18 (Already Submitted)

I had planned to start this brief a lot earlier than I did, but me starting it so close to the deadline has to led to me producing something I'm not entirley happy with. I tried to stay away from worm related imagery, thinking this would be too obvious, and instead decided to go with a parasitic type of mushroom, relating to the band being named after the parasites, Hookworms. 

I enjoy the layout, and how I've labelled up the mushroom with the different names of the bands. I think maybe with a few alterations to type and in a context that was better fitting to how I draw, I could have produced something I was really happy with. I enjoyed working in this format though and feel that it's something I wouldn't mind experimenting with again. I just need to give myself more time and allow for experimentation and process, rather than relying on what I already know. 

Peter & Paul x LAU

Peter and Paul x LAU Interior Brief 

I decided to send off three examples of my work to be considered for the Peter and Paul x LAU Interior brief. I think the experience of working with an externally set brief would help develop my confidence in my work, and give my practice a little more substance. I also enjoy the prospect of working on something thats more of a large scale mural piece, which I'm hoping this opportunity could possibly allow for. I sent my three images along by the deadline and am now waiting to hear back on whether or not my application was successful. 

Forge Art Magazine: Fate

Forge Art Magazine Submission

Theme - Fate

Deadline - First week of March (5th and 9th March)

Format - 9in x 12in, 300dpi 

Image must relate to the theme and connection must be explained

Submit via website

FATE

- the development of events outside a persons control, regarded as predetermined by a super natural power

- destiny, providence, astral influence, the stars

- the course of someones life, or the outcome of a situation for someone or something, seen as outside their control 

- future, destiny, outcome, issue

- the inescapable death of a person

- death, demise, end, doom

- (in greek and roman mythology) the three goddesses who preside over the birth and life of humans. Each person was though of as a spindle, around which the three Fates would spin the thread of human destiny (the weird sisters).

- Latin: Fatum - that which has been spoken 

- based on the belief there is a fixed natural order to the universe and/or the cosmos

- Fate Spinners: Moirai (Greek), Parcae (Roman), Norns (Norse) - determine the events of the world through the mystic spinning of threads that represent individual human fates

- Divinely Inspired

- The Three Moirai

1. Clotho (Spinner) spun the thread of life from her distaff onto her spindle - portrayed as a maiden
2. Lachesis (Allotter or Drawer of Lots) measure the thread of life allotted to each person with her measuring rod - portrayed as a matron 
3. Atropos (Inorexable, Inevitable, Unturning) cuts the thread of life. Chose the manner of each persons death and when their time had come, cut the life thread with 'her abhorred shears' - portrayed as a crone

- life thread, distaff, spindle, measuring rod, shears, maiden, mother, crone

Statement of Intent

Leeds College of Art BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION	Level	06
OUIL603 Extended Practice	CreditV	60
STUDIO PRACTICE Statement of Intent

Name	Leah Haywood
Date	24/02/18
Rationale
The projects I have chosen to work on fro 603 allow me to explore different industry sectors I am interested in working within and/or offer me an opportunity to explore and expand my practice in terms of process and production. Together, the selected briefs will allow me to compile a portfolio of work, whether this exists online or in a physical format.
Themes / Subjects
- Music - exploration of sound and image - Emotionally driven work – focus on feeling and human experience – concept of home - Applied illustration – product, packaging, printed goods etc - Editorial – imagery and words, possibly linking to emotion and feeling - Themes for zines vary throughout - Folklore/Mystical Practices – specific theme for wall hangings
Products / Methods of Distribution
- Prints - Zines - Live brief responses - Digital outcomes - A selection of printed products/goods (wall hangings, Print Stuff stock etc) - Distribution – online, print, fairs and stalls, portfolio, website

Practical Skills / Media / Fromats

- Drawing  - Digital  - Print - Publications - Product - Research

Brief 1: Alternative LP Covers	Deadline	28th February
Rationale: Allows exploration of the relationship between music and image. Allows response to a personal interest and influence. Exploration of different processes and production methods. Further understanding of working within a specific format and set of constraints.
Brief 2: Editorial – Responses to selected articles/creative writing pieces from Oh Comely Magazine.	Deadline	31st March
Rationale: Allows experience responding to pre-written articles in an editorial format. Investigation into how imagery accompanies word to enhance each other. Allows options to work with possible emotive subject matter. Development of process. Understanding of formats and possible constraints. Could have potential to form contacts, final outcomes could be printed and sent to the art director/magazine headquarters.
Brief 3: “Home” – an exploration of the concept of home	Deadline	17th May
Rationale: Research led project based around the concept of home. Outcomes not necessarily defined, potential to go in multiple directions. Exploration of practice – print and process. Respond to personal experience as well as first hand experiences of others via research, surveys, questionnaires etc. Broad subject matter, sometimes highly emotive. Respond to emotion and experience. Experimentation and exploration of own practice – ongoing project – no obvious end point. Allows for varied responses, zines, prints, short comics, etc.
Brief 4: Wall Hangings	Deadline	28th April
Rationale: Produce a series of images consisting of a minimum of three illustrations responding to one OR three different folktales OR aspects of mystical practice, e.g. witchcraft, divination etc. Final designs will then be screen printed onto fabric and made into wall hangings. Research led brief to expand contextual and theoretical understanding. Short individual briefs with over-arching themes combine to make one larger project. Expand process and production skills. Exploration of Applied illustration with a focus on print, narrative and storytelling. Ties into Print Stuff, if successful, outcomes can be sold.
Brief 5: Zines	Deadline	17th May
Rationale: Produce a variety of zines/small publications exploring a variety of themes. To be completed within varied time frames. Exploration of zine format – learn how to work in different/new ways. Exploration of practice – different timeframes – zine a day/week etc. Image and narrative exploration and conceptual development. Production and Process – DIY. Continuation of pre-existing ideas, and opportunity to pick old things back up. Allows for times spent just drawing, exploring and having fun. Develop and enjoy practice.

ACTION PLAN- use this section to identify specific tasks that you need to complete in order to resolve the brief.
Brief	What do you need to do?	Deadline
1	Forge Magazine - Research theme. Create image. Submit via website.	5 – 9th March
2	Papergang by Ohhdeer - Download Brief and Project Pack. Decide on theme to run throughout. Generate Imagery. Apply to product. Submit via website.	26th March
3	LP Covers – Series of five alternative LP covers. Choose albums. Create imagery. Produce mockups. Explore process.	28th February
4	Home - Ongoing project. Research driven (primary and secondary). Initial research to define starting point. Begin creating imagery that responds to research undertaken. Varieties of practical outcomes are achievable. No set end point. Continuous project with room for a variety of directions.	17th May
5	Editorial – Look through back copies of Oh Comely magazine and select three articles to work with. Create imagery in response to these images. Consider printing images and mailing to art director of magazine.	31st March
6	Wall Hangings – Select specific theme to run throughout. Initial research to be undertaken. Start generating imagery. Look into production methods, materials etc. Finalize images. Print. Make wall hangings.	28th- 30th April
7	Zines – Ongoing project and production of zines. Explore different themes, formats and production methods.	17th May
8	Print Stuff – Selection of printed goods/products to take and sell at Print Stuff 2018. Can generate new work specifically for this OR use existing work from other proposed briefs and apply to product or print.	28th April
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Album Cover a Week: Modern Baseball - Holy Ghost

This is the fourth cover of the alternative LP covers I've been completing over the past few weeks. I took a different approach to image making this time, utilising print skills that I built on last year. It was enjoyable to work within this format again and think that if anything, this small, self-initiated brief is allowing me to consider different approaches to image making more than I usually would. I've been worrying a lot that my work's not visually consistent, but I don't think that neccesarily has to be a bad thing, I enjoy working in different ways and figuring out which process fits a project best. Above are the monoprints I created during my morning in the print room, and below is the final design for the LP Cover.

Tote Bags

This past weekend I went to a drop in session in the printroom to give screenprinting on fabric a go. I'd ordered some tote bags way before christmas but hadn't really had the time to utilise them with the COP deadline looming. Now that's out of the way, I can finally get back to pushing my practice that little bit further.

After generating imagery from one of the LP Cover's I'd redesigned, I decided to use two of the big cat illustrations I'd been doing to screenprint onto the tote bags. The process was fairly easy to pick up, with it not differing too much from paper screenprinting and the day spent printing was all in all quite successful. I decided to print one of the designs in black (which I think works a lot better) and another design in a baby pink colour (maybe not the best idea, doesn't seem to stand out very much against the cotton). 

It was really beneficial for me to create something away from a screen and that existed on more than just paper. I've love illustrated products and regularly entertain the idea of different products I could make but have been a little worried that it'll come across as me being kind of cliché in a way. Anyhow, the satisfaction of seeing my work on an actual thing has given me a bit of a push to try out some more things like this in preperation for Print Stuff in April, and also for my own personal experience/enjoyment. I will be hoping to weave applied illustration into my practice a little more and look forward to exploring it more fully throughout the rest of 603. 

Album Cover a Week: The Fronts Bottoms - Going Grey

A little behind schedule, but this is the third LP cover that I've attempted. I'm really unsure with how I feel about this one, it's a different way of working for me, in terms of the visual style of the work and then in terms of it being more of a scene as oppossed to a vignette type image. Anyhow, I've had some positive feedback and would potentially like to explore this kind of image making a little more. I think as the weeks go by, my attempts at these LP covers are getting a little stronger. I hope so anyway.