Visual exploration 2 - Illustration (L4)

In the eight week into the module of visual exploration 2: colour story, we experimented and explored different types of book binding specifically stitch binding. Stitch binding can create books, sketchbooks and folders with a variety of different types of paper and thread. There are a number of different examples including; Saddle stitch Coptic binding Japanese stab stitching  Case bound book binding  Kettle stitch  Pamphlet stitch In our session, we experimented with creating a Japanese stab stitched sketchbook using recycled paper, waxed thread, two clips, a needle and an awl. This particular stitch doesn't require folding of paper and utilises waxed thread to ensure its strength, grip and prevents tangling when stitching.  Japanese stab/stitch binding Back cover binding Binding underneath Part of the stab stitch process Examples of awls used to create the holes for the thread to bind the book together

In the fifth week into the module of colour story, we explored a variety of variations of folded book formats that we could consider incorporating into our colour story project. As shown below, these were a few of the variations we experimented in creating such as; the t-shaped cut, star/x format and the Turkish map fold. Different variations of folded format paper cutting Turkish map fold Variation of multiple cuts folded format Following this exploration session, I continued my research into how folded formats can be incorporated into illustrative works such as children's books. In relation to the format of children's books, folded formats can significantly enhance the illustrations ability to communicate the narrative of the work's message/story and exaggerate the atmosphere and environment of the illustrated world.  For instance, some notable examples I found that I thought successfully employed this integration of folded formats included: Pirate treasure hunt: Detectiv...