Release The Kraken!

An old school friend and I were recently talking, and the idea of collaborating on a painting together came up. I haven’t painted in an awfully long time due to my focus on graphics, so the prospect of getting messy with some paint was too tempting!

I’ve had a recent fascisnation with Octopuses, so I really liked the idea of a Kraken attacking a ship. This is common imagery for the Kraken as it is part of it’s myth. We completed it over two days, but counted it as about eight to nine hours.

It was really fun getting back into painting, and a new experience being able to share the process with someone, and relying on their opinion when in doubt! We’ve already talked about ideas for another painting!

Here are some photos of the painting in progress.

More of my Logo

I like to experiment with different mediums, and for my logo I had the chance to get it printed in 3D! I also found a store on Etsy that makes wax seals, and can make either customized ones, or use your own designs. I sent them my logo and I was so happy with the outcome!

Graphic Design Research Journal

For my first Graphic Design assignment in first semester of year two, I had to research and test various different methods and replicate different types of design and present it in a professionally printed book.

I am currently in the process of creating another one, this time documenting the making of a promotional campaign for Waterstones, the book shop. The aim is to get more people to get reading and appreciate books again.

Here are a few images of my Research Journal.