Visual exploration 2, Character and narrative, Week 1 (25/01/2024)

In the first week into model of visual exploration 2 character and narrative, we began a task of character design within shapes. These blogs of ink challenged us to expand our conceptions of character design, utilizing the positive and negative spaces and stepping out of our comfort zones. 

Initially, I found this experiment difficult as the shapes made for extremely imaginative concepts. However, as I began to experiment with the employment of the shapes and test out alternative ways of illustrating the variety of characters it became easier. Primarily, I did these illustrations with a fine tip ink pen to match the colour of the ink blobs. 

This task significantly made me think more about how I can utilize shape, proportions and exaggeration to enhance the visual language of an illustration's ability to display individual characteristics.