Blindfold

Click to enlarge. In the middle of the quarter, I took some photos which played with the idea of erasure, especially in terms of the erasure of one's voice. If I were to turn my observations into a physical chapbook to be abandoned in various locations, this is what one of the included images would look like.

Original photos taken by R.N. Jones. Photoshopping done by me.

Creative Project Entry #6: Looking For Alaska

Alaska in vector, based as closely as possible on descriptions of her from the book.

Been drawing a lot of characters viewed from behind because of this project, probably because I have a lot of feels about spoiling readers' perceptions of what a character looks like. Faces are important and expressive and powerful in art, but I think I prefer being allowed to imagine those faces when it comes to non-graphic novels.

In other news, I hate drawing feet.

Creative Project Entry #5: Speak

Click to enlarge. This is, by far, one of the most important books we've read this quarter. In terms of theme and content, I think it's so important for young adults to be able to handle this material and be able to discuss it in a safe setting.

The only part of this done digitally is the text. The rest is hand-cut construction paper and fine tip tūl permanent marker.

Creative Project Entry #4: The Book Thief

Click for larger view. This one was the most difficult yet, featuring Liesel Meminger and the narrator, Death. Great read, go pick it up if you haven't yet.

There's another cover which necessitates the back cover in addition to the front, coming soon.

Creative Project Entry #3: Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

My idea with this one is to try and replicate what Junior's journal would actually look like if he carried it around with him everywhere. When I carry my journals around, they usually end up looking something like this, minus the award, of course.

Creative Project Entry #2: Feed

Still playing with vectors, this time in the hopes of imitating an x-ray. Internet was consulted for anatomy, color scheme and a creative commons photo of a computer board. 

Creative Project Entry #1: Daughter of Smoke and Bone

For my Young Adult Literature class, we were all assigned creative projects. I decided to design new book covers for (almost) every novel we've read thus far. Here's the first version of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone cover for your perusal.

I wanted to work in something reminiscent of vector because I've never used it before. Might make some adjustments for the final version.