And my question is, "what makes great graphic design?" I am a young, male graphic designer. I've been designing since -- I believe -- the age 13. I got into photo manipulation at first, then I slowly got into the whole art process of designing websites and graphics for people. My mother and father bought me this really big book of HTML and CSS and I learned it.
As years go by, I find myself improving in different ways. I'm preparing myself to further my learning in college so I can do big things for my career. Graphic design and art is my passion. I look at some of my favorite artists now and I like them all for a certain reason. They all have a certain look that I want for myself. I was wondering, how can I get a look of my own? I provided examples of a art and artists below.
I love the tacky, but efficient look. Very gaudy, torn pages, collages, experimental designing use, black and white photos, crazy backgrounds and such. I listed a few KNOWN artists that possess this look. I want it for myself in a way, but in my own way if that makes since.
Do you think the artwork is great graphic design? What makes great graphic design? Any websites that you can direct me to help? And other artists similar that you know of that you can show me?
Thanks! I hope this all makes sense. If not, I can add extra details!
EXAMPLES:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3646/img009yf.jpg
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8093/800pxukanduszines.jpg
ARTISTS:
http://isabellelumpkin.com/clients_main.html
http://www.dannysangra.com/
http://www.mogollon-ny.com/new/
http://www.jeanpaulgoude.com/
http://www.benedict1.com/digitalartist/cyber-future.html
As years go by, I find myself improving in different ways. I'm preparing myself to further my learning in college so I can do big things for my career. Graphic design and art is my passion. I look at some of my favorite artists now and I like them all for a certain reason. They all have a certain look that I want for myself. I was wondering, how can I get a look of my own? I provided examples of a art and artists below.
I love the tacky, but efficient look. Very gaudy, torn pages, collages, experimental designing use, black and white photos, crazy backgrounds and such. I listed a few KNOWN artists that possess this look. I want it for myself in a way, but in my own way if that makes since.
Do you think the artwork is great graphic design? What makes great graphic design? Any websites that you can direct me to help? And other artists similar that you know of that you can show me?
Thanks! I hope this all makes sense. If not, I can add extra details!
EXAMPLES:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3646/img009yf.jpg
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8093/800pxukanduszines.jpg
ARTISTS:
http://isabellelumpkin.com/clients_main.html
http://www.dannysangra.com/
http://www.mogollon-ny.com/new/
http://www.jeanpaulgoude.com/
http://www.benedict1.com/digitalartist/cyber-future.html