Fiction Project - core project overview

Now that I have completed the core/summer project I have taken a step back to look at it as a whole collection of work.

The most obvious thing I've noticed is lack of colour. This is partially due to the fact I was drawing on the go and needed portable materials, but I can't deny that working in colour is challenging for me - it's something I need to build confidence on. I feel this is especially important for this project as the story itself is very colourful.

I also need to improve my ability to draw complete scenes (as in places/objects/characters combined into a 'full' image), especially interior scenes. This will be a challenge for this project as the imagery for the story is very cluttered and excessive.

I'm wondering whether it's essential to bring together the characters, props, and scenes in equal focus - can you capture atmosphere focusing mostly on objects and characters? Is there a simpler way I can draw interior scenes? Would this help to build a unique visual language? Experimenting with this should really be my next step.

Expanding on visual language - I have put my favourite images below to pick out what exactly I like about them and why they are standout pieces, so as to identify the techniques I've used so far that work the best. Perhaps I can develop these techniques to build a visual language?


This drawing stands out to be because of the variation of line, and the range of tones and depth the mixed medias have provided work well.

I enjoy subtle texture/effect here, it easily shows depth and the vastness of the desert.

These quick drawings from life captured the figures well, especially their movement and shapes.

In this drawing the markmaking, shapes, perspective, and contrast really stand out to me. Favourite drawing overall.

Here the contrast creates a good amount of impact. I really enjoy using these brush pens as a drawing material.

 I enjoy this style of 'delicate' scribbling mixed with detail.

More careful scribbling - shapes are also visually pleasing.

Apart from messed up perspective on round windows this shows a big improvement and served as a self confidence booster for drawing buildings.

Lovely lovely texture in this drawing.