December 8, 2009
hand drawn type
Here is an alternative version to a magazine cover which i found on the internet. I like the hand drawn type as well as the illustrated version of the model. I don’t think the same effect could be achieved by computer, and I think it communicates better with hand drawn type.
May 25, 2009
maxwell lord
Here is an example of young Russian artist Maxwell Lord’s work. He works with various ink pens and gel pens to create stunning handwritten, traditional pieces. It’s nice to see successful typographers who use their skills to create these detailed type and image made by hand, in a time where computer software is so advanced .
“Maxwell’s typography is an entanglement of detail and intricacy. His pieces are generally filled with ornamental marvel and majestically formulated lines. He carries a rare, yet impressive and extraordinary talent, which unfortunately, is hard to come by in this day and age of computers and design software. Fortunately for the art and design community, there are still people in the world, just like Maxwell, who continue to practice and pursue their inspirational trades.”
I like his work as it’s similar to what I enjoy doing. I love hand drawn type as I think it’s so much nicer and personal than computer generated type, but I also know that there are places for each. In my third year I hope to explore hand drawn type more, and try and bring my own style into the briefs I will be choosing, and
April 21, 2009
Random images I’ve found on the internet, most of them from flickr.com. I’m not the computers biggest fan, I’d choose a pen and paper over a computer screen any day!!! So my interest in handmade posters, advertisements an especially type comes as no surprise! I find handmade designs to be much more unique and interesting than digital designs, although I might be biased due to the fact I’m not as confident on-screen as others, and I don’t have as many skills to create unique pieces of work on the computer. So, for my CD designing brief I’m going to do it on paper, though I will later put it on-screen for editing and making it ‘look prettier’!! I’m also considering focusing my critical studies presentation, and eventually dissertation, on an era or change in handmade typography.
I like these two drawings below, I’ve always liked biro doodles! These look so detailed and full of shading and tones, as well as having interesting images within them. I like looking at other peoples doodles, they often reflect their mood, personality and drawing style.
