last studio shoot. disguarded shots.

Inkblot test Vs Photography

Opacity test, the first test photo manipulation was set at 13% opacity,
The second test was at 21%,
and the third test was at 35% .

Test 1 seems to be the most successful in my opinion because of its translucently, you can clearly see the model and it gives a hint of the suggestion.
Test two is also successful in the same manner as test one, the only difference being that it is slightly darker which might be an advantage depending on the settings and quality of the screen showing the work.
Test 3 looks too much like a mask, it distorts the face too much, seeming tacky.

Rorschach experiment.

There are many kinds of psychological tests that are used to understand the human psyche.

Some are very formal and standardized, while others are not.

Tests like the Rorschach Inkblot analyze perception and the inner life experience of a person. There are no wrong answers in these kinds of tests.

So, if you are so inclined, find out what you see in the inkblot above.

By the way, it is NOT an authentic Rorschach Inkblot, but rather a made up one. It's important to keep tests secure

Considering this, I will combind a standard head shot from the past studio work with a inkblot test.
Inspired by The watchmen.

Website idea and Design

After spending time researching successful artists showcases/websites I decided my old blog showcase just won't cut it if I'm going to be professional.
After thinking about the designs of websites and popular artist who use these to their advantage is was clear to keep it simple.
Here are my ideas so far :                        main view

                                                                  within each section

Luckily enough I'm having a web designer look at my drawing to see what can be done, if it can be done.
I'm incredibly thankful for this help because it is very out of my comfort zone!

As the designs/ progress begins I will update and log it all on here. 

Colour balance -10,-8, +2
after that I've edited one of my water colour monsters to lay on to this portrait 

Now that the monsters in I'm going to connect and blend it with the skin, to 
hopefully look mutated

Finished rough draft

ink experiments

other experiments and drawings

Water colour experiments

how interesting

http://www.taylorjames.com/project/kalbitor-hands/?thumb=3356

Thanks to a friend posting this on a social networking site, fantastic work. hopefully one day I'll be that good!

Latest pitch/ presentation

http://prezi.com/dwc3f6s1x82o/monsters/



Speech to follow

This is the speech that coincides to slides/path numbers in my presentation.


1.  Project outline 
This is a summary of what I’m aiming for, taking media out of its normal situation then experience of viewing it somewhere new should create some interesting  feedback, hopefully making it memorable.

2.  Why Awareness?The information that I’ve gathered shows that the reason that there is a lack of the campaigns is down to the waiting queues in hospitals. This is understood until you put yourself in the position of the person in need of help. The reason why I want to push this issue comes down to basic understanding, if someone who is not suffering can understand or give support to the person in need then the problem itself is halfed.

3.Why Mental health?I suffer from depression and anxiety that I pretty much put down to the ignorance of others.  Bullying and tormenting during high school, and primary school. To let you relate, in high school ‘neds’ or trouble makers used to throw glass bottles at our group, instead of the instigators being  punished/disciplined we were told by the head of year to dress differently. You surly can imaging the anger felt by our parents when the teachers would rather give in to the ‘neds’ than deal with the problem, to “keep the peace” or whatever excuse was said.
This relates to the feeling of the people in need, a little understanding can go a long way.

4.Ontogly
Artists are different from scientists due to how we look at data, we create the data which is then analysed and evaluated, this is different because we don’t always have statics and other number based research. Emotion is the most powerful weapon in art.

5.Whats been done so far? 
photo 1 – This one of the light based experiments, we created different gels to see how they effected the scenery, the model and we compare this to how it emotionally effects the viewers.
photo 2 – This shows the experiments on the models pose
photo 3 – This is a light experiment, infused with crossing red and blue gels on the barn doors. The model is holding a reflector which is up lighting the face.
The studio experience – it’s been interesting so far. Elaine the owner of the studio, has been a great guide teaching me the tools of the trade.

The research into the psychology and biopsychology has been interesting, using it to increase my own understandings. At this moment in time I’m careful not to over complicate my research in to this topic as I have so much to learn in other aspects. (the drawing of the eye was down to my curiosity of finding out how we intact visuals themselves, this relates to other parts of the project)


 Sketches- the drawings are from my first sketch book where I’m experimenting with different effects.
The photos which have drawings over them allow me to bridge the gap before experimenting on them digitally.

The Digital roughs are the next experimental stage of the art work, I play with distorting the face, and the layout.
I came up with some accidental findings, like within my photo booth sketch book (the one which I draw over the photos) the glue leaked through the pages, and lifted the ink from the photos imprinting it on the other side. This happened a few times, once over the eyes. This is what drew me to conclusion about the eyes.      

The study of other campaigns
the first is the Scottish no knives better lifes video advert -  The artist is Blu, one of my favourite street artists. I never realised it was his work despite being a fan until I had watched the video a few times. This stood out to be not very memorably at all.
The campaign also focuses on the life of the attacker, and shows what will happen if you choice that road. This is where the second video comes in, it visually shows how many other people are effected the knife incident.

Personally the second video (English met police) is much more influential and over all memorable, I feel the art styles in the first video talk down to the target audience but I can also see why is was chosen – as a connection to the younger audience, it’s just a shame it wasn’t successful.

Exhibition
Thanks to the psychology research I’ve thought about separating the audience one by one to make the visual experience much more personal, closing the curtain detaches you from the crowd – forcing you to make up your opinion by yourself, hopefully having a powerful effect on your memory. In turn would hopefully make you reflect on yourself and how you judge others.
If I can’t make this, I’ll  create hopefully the same feel with some props.

Feedback and question time

Update on work

The first is a slightly edited monster drawing.

The Second is a highpass effect, experimenting in the idea of distorting the face.

The Third is an idea disused within sketchbook one, where I'm going to set fire to some of the portraits. this version was drawn up on photoshop

time to change

Good Advert (it's time to talk, it's time to change)

Before the 'monsters'

These 3 strips are edited the rest below are not. all the photos from that shoot are recorded here, with signed discloses in my documentation.