This Illustration is one i did at home. I first drew the woman and rose separately using biro and pencil. I then saw Lady Day by Mr brainwash at home. This research influenced me to create my final piece which was created digitally using Adobe Photoshop. I have since screen printed this size A2 on to cartridge paper.

During the first year of my Extended Diploma course, one brief I chose was to produce a 3D object that communicated either natural or manmade products. I did this by creating various wire structures which created a particular shadow when light was shon on them. This shadow took the form of a pair of scissors.  I produced photographs of this installation which in turn became my final piece.

This brief challenged me to create a handmade book portraying 'Me and my city'. I tried to show within my final piece the juxtaposition between a modern city centre and a more deprived and run down environment which may only be metres away. I found a quote at the start of my brief on which to base my concertina book, this helped me plan the rest of my piece.

 One half of my book portrays the inner city with illustrations and photographs of modern Leeds whilst the other side of the concertina contains photographs of 'the real Leeds' across various photographic mediums. Size 21cm x 12cm mixed media

The first two pages of my book show my response to the skyline and type. I responded to my quote by producing an illustrative skyline which is set in three different layers showing how the city can be divided between modern and derelict.

 Photography was an important part of my project. Because of this, I researched various different techniques. This experimentation included pinhole photographs which, although a lengthy process and not used in my final piece, was a good skill to have acquired for later practice.

These collages which I created, influenced the use of layers within my work. I looked towards artists such as Hannah Hoch for inspiration. I used various materials such as newspaper, acetate and card which meant many layers could be seen through each other. This is also seen in the first page of my final book. Both pieces are A4. 

I used these photographs at the start of the brief to get a better understanding of my urban environment in particular my focus: Leeds. This meant I would explore both the modern city as most see it and the derelict urban environment on the outskirts of the centre. Photos are digital.

This brief required me to produce a comic strip based on the word and idea of loneliness. It shows him contemplating ending his life and re-thinking solutions to overcome this. First shown are negative ways. He then thinks of positives which leads him to take off his hoodie; exposing himself as a new person and walking away. The work combines both hand drawn and digital illustrations.

These digital illustrations were created first using Adobe Illustrator and then Photoshop. They were inspired by such artists as Andy Warhol who created a number of line based drawings with both detailed and limited line. They are black and white due to the depressing nature of the brief.

To compliment my loneliness brief, I decided to add a series of black and white film photographs. These were what I first planned to base my illustrations on. However I decided to use them separately and alongside my final. Film. All photos developed into A4

This self directed brief was based on 'relationships'. I decided to tackle how children are affected by the divorce of their parents. Although quite a strong topic, it is one that effects a large majority of children. My final piece is a series of three screen printed, A3 posters. These posters contain the same repeated 'REGRET, FEAR, HURT. CHANGE THIS' campaign with only the change in the illustrations of the characters.

These drawings are my first pieces of illustrative experimentation. These were based on line and point to show the different ways I could approach the project. They were inspired by Gego whose drawings and sculptures are mainly based around the use of line with little or no relevance to a particular subject. Illustrations are A5 and on paper using fine liner and pencil.

Before deciding on my final piece I experimented with various types of illustration. I did this blind drawing in preparation for making my decision. Despite working well as single pieces, I decided my final piece should be clear in communicating my message. I therefore experimented with other illustrative techniques such as line drawings for my final piece. Top two photos are A4 and bottom is A3 on paper with fine liner.

The task was to create an album cover for a band of my choice. I chose Two Door Cinema Club. As this was only a one day brief, all that was required was a digital jpg, however, after the brief was completed I decided to screen print my final ideas. This is A3 on cartridge paper.

This swiss brief required me to produce an A3 movie poster of a chosen book. My project was based on A Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. I created the poster using a grid-like illustration which portrays the bookcase which is relevant to the book. A3 screen Print on cartridge paper.