Flora and Fauna
I aim to create a sequence of images that will illustrate
the flora and fauna of my immediate outdoor environment. I want to approach
this project with a magpie tactic. Sketching and doodling plants and animals in
their natural habitat.
I will work in a range of medias; Line drawings, watercolour,
silhouette and texture collage (which I favour for its graphic quality). I also
aim to produce a series of expressive collagraph and lino prints, to demonstrate
character and rustic setting with strong composition. By the end of the project
I will hopefully have produced a number of pieces featuring different floral and
animal habitats with narrative; from bird frolicking in a tree to snails braving
the long stretch of patio despite the fear of nearby birds.
Mark Hearld and Julia McKenzie, who are both print makers
and collage fanatics, are a key influence to my idea as their method of work
expresses a love for the English Countryside and for illustrating the adventure
and freedom within Wild life. Like these artists, I want to encourage people,
children to adults, to get out of their own habitats and look beyond to that of
others in the wild.
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