If i am to re create scenes illustrating old myths of legends it is important to consider what has already been done. A worry would be that a subject i choose may have been created numerous times. But does this matter?? - In cases of The brothers grimm fairytales, - they have been re imagined and re created such a large number of times! The artwork that is successful in doing so - put a new interesting spin on the origin concept that is sure to still capture the attention of an audience.
This is something that i need to consider. - What new quality am i bringing within my illustrations? - compared to what is already out there. - for example if i chose to explore scandinavian folklore.
In 2014 The complete first edition of 'The original folk and fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm' is created by Zippes. The book 'featuring breathtaking illustrations by Romanian-born artist Andrea Dezso. Her delicate ink-drawing vignettes — intended to invoke the magical cut-paper sculptures for which Dezsö is known — illuminate scenes from the Grimms’ tales through an extraordinary interplay of darkness and light, both of colour and of concept.'
- I love the new fresh spin these illustrations have on the old stories, it really brings them to life in a new way and re captures the readers imagination.
- I also am really drawn to the visual quality of her work, - the striking contrast of black on white is really effective - i like that beautiful fine details are included within the paper cuts, but the compositions are not over complicated by colour or texture. The simplicity of minimal materials works perfectly.
*Possible visual direction for my work??
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