The fable I have chosen to illustrate is The Tree and The Reed.
"Well, little one," said a Tree to a Reed that was growing at its foot, "why do you not plant your feet deeply in the ground, and raise your head boldly in the air as I do?"
"I am contented with my lot," said the Reed. "I may not be so grand, but I think I am safer."
"Safe!" sneered the Tree. "Who shall pluck me up by the roots or bow my head to the ground?" But it soon had to repent of its boasting, for a hurricane arose which tore it up from its roots, and cast it a useless log on the ground, while the little Reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.
Obscurity often brings safety.
I have decided to change The Tree and The Reed actually into people by creating more of a bullying type story of 'what goes around comes around' and how the strange looking geek is better off in the end.
I did this because although reeds may be small and therefore appear to be insignificant they have many good qualities for example being used for thatched roofs on homes in Celtic times and even candles and whistles.
The tree on the other hand are supposed to be 'powerful' objects which are sacred attracting insects, birds and mammals to it.
An illustrator that I have been inspired by is Eveline Tarunadjaja as I love the subtlety of her work. Also the innocent she portrays in her characters would suit what I wish to achieve for my book.
Another illustrator I really love is Ali J. I really like how she portrays the naivety of the characters with their delicate faces and expressions. Also love the newspaper she included into this one.
Assess yourself using these bandings.
0-29 - no show - did not try
30-39 - failed to understand
40-49 - minimal application, 40 is a pass
50-59 - satisfactory
60-69 - really good
70-79 - great
80-100 - excellent/perfect
Date: 19/10/2010
How many Prints did you make this week? 2
How many of these taught you something new? 2
How many hours did you spend in the Printmaking Workshop? 6
Competence in practical printmaking techniques: 50
Thoughtful and imaginative use of printmaking: 50
Visual Sensibility; understanding and expressing ideas in images: 45
Using research to expand knowledge, enrich thinking and affect your work: 45
Active participation in taught sessions: 45
