Selecting work for my website

I am finding this quite hard to do, as I am creating an image/style of myself as an Illustrator I have decided that I am going to include examples of my illustration work only. Looking back at the work I produced last year I am not keen on anything apart from my photography and Illustrations. 

I have been looking at:

3 x London Illustrations

Magazine layout Illustrations for Stefan Sagmeister, and then from this year my Greetings Cards.

Initially I was really worried that I don't have enough work that in my eyes is good enough/reflects me as an illustrator. But looking at the websites produced last year there are alot of people that only had 10 of less images displayed.

Even if I have minimal work being displayed on my site I would rather just show the work that I want potential clients to see, the work that is of a high quality, rather than include everything, the less successful more experimental work and lose potential clients because its not up to the standards it should be.

Not that there's anything wrong with minimal and simple.

Lloyds TSB Art Competition

After receiving an Email about this competition I thought that it would be a worthwhile competition to enter. I haven't had the time to read into it properly yet but if my greetings cards are already suitable then it seems silly to not enter them. 

After reading the background information about this competition I don't think my Greetings Cards are going to be suitable as they are fashion illustrations. However I would like to produce some further Illustrations to submit. I just need to find some extra time to do this before the deadline. 

The Chosen & Final Invite Design

This is the final design that Samantha has chosen for her birthday invitations:

So now we can get these printed on high quality paper so she can get them sent out to the guests.

Although this was a very small brief I have really enjoyed it and I love the idea that alot of people are going to see my work and ask about it. I feel that this was defiantly a worthwhile experience to do but I would like to work with a professional client next time so you don't have the closeness you have when working for a friend. A good thing that has been developed is my time keeping.  I had a very short time to get these done especially as it was over the christmas period, but everything was successfully completed on time to high standard despite this which I am very proud of.

Initial Designs for Invites

I have used both images and a selection of layouts for Samantha to choose from. I have also experimented with different font colours so she has a variety to have a look at. I am aware that time is now running out and she needs to get these sent out asap.

Catella Ronca

We have received an email today informing us that Illustrator Catella Ronca will be coming in to do a presentation and talk to the group.

I have had a quick look at her website and examples of her work. Her style is very bright and colorful giving it a fun feeling. I am really looking forward to having the opportunity to work alongside an Illustrator and have her their to get feedback on my own work.

 

Information for Birthday Invitations

I am really pleased that Samantha liked the images I submitted and that she is happy for them to be used as they are on her invites. Although we only need one design she has said that she doesn't have a preference so I am going to design the invites using both images which should hopefully make the decision easier. 

Here is the information that will need to be displayed on the reverse:

Hi Lauren,

Here is the information as requested.

You have been invited to Samantha Kingsburys 21st Birthday 

Date: Saturday 10th January 

Time : 9PM

Venue: Upstairs in Suju, 28 The Highstreet, Swindon

RSVP: 07763839405

& a place for me to write the name of the guest it will be sent to. 

I am going to need around 60 printed off at the moment but if I need anymore after that I will let you know.

Thanks again,

Sammy 

Initial Artwork for Birthday Invites

Here are two images which I have produced for the Invitations which work as a pair. 

I feel that these are defiantly fashionable and girly, but have a much more stylish look to them rather than 'pretty'. I have submitted these to Samantha so now I just have to wait for her approval, or see if she wants anything alternated.