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For my first graduation project, I illustrated 16 David Hockney paintings and adapted my character Giorgi in. Then put them all together to make a tapestry.
In order to encourage my project, I designed a mini booklet with conceptual thoughts that came to mind using my handwritten typography (soon to be printed) and made a spotify-code playlist poster where each song is a representation of each artwork.
By making this series, I wanted to experience the making process, the color application of Hockney's art and follow his brush marks. I adore his artmaking in every sense.
This project was actually started in the first year of my graphic design adventure. My initial idea when I opened Adobe Photoshop to explore digital art was, "I have to paint Pool with Two Figures by D.Hockney!"
So it began. I painted it and painted another one, American Collectors. They were huge successes for me, but I never continued the series for some reason. I think I was a little nervous about starting a series. I felt so inexperienced and self-conscious about my art at the time. Time flies; I put my heart and soul into my art for three years and gained the experience and confidence I required. So when my dear teacher asked us to create a graduation project that represented us and demonstrated the style of our art, I was determined to complete the unfinished business:)
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