Big Bud BlowUp

To get a clearer idea as to how the type would look in both black and white I decided to print two proofs. After closer inspection I was happy with the style and simplicity and felt if anymore elaborate, the text would over power the illustration.

Big Bud cleanup

Big Bud Type II

I came across this descriptive last night when looking for the definition of perspective. "The technique of representing three-dimensional objects and depth relationships on a two-dimensional surface". I thought this was really interesting, not only as an application toward design but also the ability of 'baffling' the eye and the mind with differentiating scales. I began by free handing the type within a perspective point and then tracing the basic outlines ready to be scanned, cleaned and added to the illustration. I felt by adding perspective would create a pathway leading toward the mouth of the lion, in turn manifesting the Lion illustration into a powerful, upright , symbolic statue of musical worship.

Big Bud Type

After 'tinkering' and flipping the illustration I felt it was important to incorporate Big Bud's name into the piece but make it apart of the illustration as opposed to an 'add on'. The overall composition is round and continuous, therefore I thought it would be best to add to this continuity. Under the chin of the Lion was a free space that had the potential of being filled yet not looking out of place. Today I shall create free form type and add it to the illustration.

Soundtrax Logo

The only essential inclusion in the backdrop was the Soundtrax logo. As I wanted to keep the simple line work I felt the gradient on the speaker behind the type hindered the overall effect so I chose to omit it, I feel this shall also be more legible for the crowd from a further distance without the distraction of the speaker making the type illegible.

Taking it to the computer

I felt it was essential to combine the analogue with the traditional, and in this instance It was important to incorporate the digital skills I have acquired, and still acquiring, at Chelsea.

Lino Cut