BRIEF SIX - FEATHR - VISUAL RESEARCH

Although I have defined a focus for the project I have yet to outline any of the design decisions such as the colour scheme or what technique will be used to create the mushroom illustrations.  Therefore, after defining the theme I collected a body of visual research reviewing wallpaper type patterns and illustrations to help inform the project design decisions. 

• Pattern is rather sporadic and does't have much order - relevant to the untamed nature of plant and tree growth.

• Layers of leaves, branches and flowers help to create a busy, layered aesthetic that helps to draw the viewer in and capture interest.
• Additionally, the colour scheme used on this design is really effective, all of the colours seem to be muted which ensures the outcome is not too imposing. 

• This pattern has more order to it than ones previously reviewed and yet creates a sporadic appearance through the placement of small details such as the flowers and leaves. 
• It looks like water colour paints have been used to create the pattern due to the inconsistencies of the solid colours.
• Using watercolour paints to create my response is a relevant method of producing my illustrations due to the natural feel it gives to outcomes. 

• The pastel colour scheme used on the above outcome ensures that the outcome is not too garish and distracting. 

• Mushroom pattern shows how my final outcome could be composed.
• The illustrations of the mushrooms are really affective and strike a visual balance due to their red caps and pale stems. 

• Pattern created with objects found in nature, in this case, leaves. 
• A similar technique could be used to create my outcome. However, finding and documenting the desired mushrooms would almost impossible due to their geographical location and legal status. 

• Hand rendered watercolour pattern - identified by the inconsistency of solid colour. 
• Although  the pattern is appealing due to the consistent colour scheme and interesting visual nature of the flamingos I think the piece would benefit form a background colour other than white. 

• This pattern is interesting due to the varying perspectives the artist has given the pinecones.

RELEVANT TECHNIQUES -

• Pastel/Muted colour scheme.
• Watercolour illustrations.
• Play with perspective & positioning when creating pattern.

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