Gemma Correll

I'm currently looking for places to visit in New York as I'm visiting for a week in July. I want to find a set of illustrators, exhibitions, galleries and shops that I can visit while I'm there. This is Gemma Correll, a freelance illustrator who I'd love to get in contact with and arrange a visit with.

Check out her webby:
http://www.gemmacorrell.com/page2.htm

"email me: gemmacorrell [at] gmail dot com
questions? : my formspring page"

FMP Bibliography

Websites:

http://www.rosestallard.com/
http://www.breedlondon.com/artists/rose-stallard/
http://news.deviantart.com/article/12990/
http://www.techterms.com/definition/vectorgraphic
http://designwashere.com/design-battle-vector-vs-raster/
http://www.zeegen.com/index.php?id=107
http://www.penguin.co.uk/
http://www.ianbilbey.com/
http://www.olliandlime.com/uk/shop.html
http://printpattern.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-03-19T07%3A59%3A00Z&max-results=20
http://printpattern.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-03-23T08%3A00%3A00Z&max-results=20
http://www.minimoderns.com/
http://printpattern.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-03-30T07%3A58%3A00%2B01%3A00&max-results=20
http://printpattern.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-04-30T07%3A58%3A00%2B01%3A00&max-results=20
http://www.louiseowens.co.uk/portfolio
http://www.pinklightdesign.com/index.html
http://printpattern.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-05-04T07%3A59%3A00%2B01%3A00
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/NHS-Barnet/446036
http://www.behance.net/SocioDesign
http://www.sociodesign.co.uk/
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Handmade/394125
http://www.behance.net/CUYPI
http://www.behance.net/will_scobie
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/The-pigeon-king-only-looks-at-you_/119098
http://www.behance.net/imoments
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Limited-edition-posters/102088
ttp://www.behance.net/Gallery/People-Love-Music/492958
http://www.behance.net/Bruneau
http://www.behance.net/henrikwoldkraglund
http://www.behance.net/theleaf
http://jeffcanham.com/
http://www.smadani.com/
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/The-Worlds-Coolest-Hotel-Rooms-The-Cool-Hunter/235717
http://www.clintonduncan.com/
http://damienweighill.com/
http://web.mac.com/allan.deas/iWeb/allandeas.com/index.html.html
http://www.studiooscar.com/docs/work.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics
http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?direct
http://www.jackwills.com/
http://www.tedbaker.com/
http://www.barbour.com/
http://www.aigle.com/
http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/
http://www.dontpaniconline.com/

Interviews:

http://sozadesigns.wordpress.com/2009/06/
http://phase02.org/2008/08/masa/
http://www.fairspot.com/2008/02/05/i-love-masa/
http://www.masa.com.ve/website.html
http://londonart.posterous.com/?tag=damienweighill
http://blog.atribecallednext.com/2009/02/art-on-atcn-damien-weighill/
http://anthemmagazine.com/story/Parra
http://onlycreative.com.au/allan-deas/#more-1093
http://coward33sneeze15.blogspot.com/2008/07/interview-with-allan-deas.html

Video Interview:

http://thirtyconversationsondesign.com/miguel-vasquez

Books:

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FMP Module Evaluation

Final major project has really been a learning curve for me and I feel that for the most part, I have gained a lot from it. This is through new skills I have acquired, going the highs and lows of each brief and further specialism into illustration. I believe I have got a clearer idea of what it is I want to do and how I want to further my practice. Illustration has always been a focus in my practice and my initial specialism, however after using it predominantly throughout the whole of the final major project, I have now identified it as my overall focus.

As usual I don’t feel like the module started smoothly. I was unsure if the briefs I had selected would be appropriate for the module and if they would help me gain a clearer understanding of where it is I might sit within the industry. I feel that the beginning part of the module got neglected somewhat due to last minute dissertation stress and therefore I didn’t get off to the start or pace I’d have liked. I found that once the pace and level of standard had dropped, it was very hard to get back. This then resulted in added stress, lack of motivation and last minute rush.

Confidence was partly an issue throughout all the briefs. Having the confidence to be bold and make more out of my illustrations wasn’t something that came easy to me. Nor did extending the briefs and exploiting them as much as I possibly could. I either found myself having a complete block at times or getting too carried away and not knowing when to bring things to a close.

Looking back I feel that the briefs I did select were appropriate and have helped me greatly get an idea of contexts that my illustrations might sit. They have allowed me to understand different print application processes, such as the ones I used in the Hovis brief when applied to material as well as paper based media.

Throughout FMP my illustration skills have come on no end. I have realized that a lot of my interest in illustration simply lies in just the process of producing the illustration and taking it to screen. Once I have the illustration I want I then transform it into a vector so that it is infinitely scalable and I am free to apply it to any context I desire. Although the complexity of the illustrations I produce are not overly complicated, I feel I have now a better practice when it comes to making vector illustrations.

My commitment and motivation to the course and my own practice has shown a noticeable difference between now and second year. I feel I am now working at a higher level of professionalism and I am starting to like some of the work I produce.

Out of all the briefs I feel that the Hovis brief is my strongest. It has allowed me to explore the process of application and learn the different opportunities print has to offer. I was able to use heat transfer prints, print digitally onto material, screen print and laser print. It showed me that I am able to apply my designs to not just poster or an ‘A format print!’

I have also gained a basic understanding of InDesign, which is something I have wanted to grasp throughout the course. I produced all of my presentation boards using this software and I have also begun to produce my portfolio using it too. I felt that my biggest accomplishment was being able to produce my design context product using it. This was a big step for me and was very fruitful for getting to grips with it a bit more.

Design Context Product - Photographs

I finally got my book bound. I went down this week to the Vernon Street site and asked if someone might be able to assist me stitching my book. They were so helpful and I got it done really quickly. I bound it by using the classic stitching technique. You put 3 wholes down the spine, one in the centre and then one above and below the centre whole spaced evenly apart. Then you simply use a needle to thready through the wholes and bobs your uncle. So easy and so effective. The only trauma I had was trying to trim down the edges. It wasn't too bad though and I managed to get a pure edge by cutting it by hand with a scalpel. Every time I did a new cut, I snapped the blade to have it fresh again for the new cut. A technique shown to me by the technician so that I would get the best possible cut. Theses are some quick product shots I took today to show an idea of how it came out.

Design Context Product - Final Layout

Yay. Finally I'm done. I've struggled with this book. Not only am I a novice at InDesign, but I'm also not great with layout. It's been a challenge and a learning curve but I'm pleased that I decided to make a book. Understanding how pages fit side by side and how they paginate was really interesting. I also learnt that I had to work in multiples of 4, so thats why I now have a couple more pages!

Design Context Product - Development

WOW this is tricky stuff. I'm really not finding this layout malarky very easy. I'm still plodding on working at the pace of a snail because I'm learning the software but also getting my head round layout rules. The focus of this book is to reference the journey of my interests within illustration and to collate the information and interviews of the illustrators I love.

As you can see in the further development pages I have introduced the grids to help and been using rulers to make sure that I keep consistency. I'm a little worried that it might let me down, but other than that I'm pleased with the content.