Dan Hillier Thomas Grunfeld Metamorphis Misfit Some facts

Dan Hillier & Thomas Grunfeld Metamorphis & Misfit!

Some facts on Dan Hillier is a professional artist based in Stoke Newington, England. He produces his own pictures as well as making commissioned artworks for various clients including Neil Gaiman. Most of his work is made from collaging found Victoriana with his own ink drawing, as well as producing original ink drawings using dip-nib pen and ink. Dan is acclaimed for his black line engravings that embody the ‘Steampunk’ aesthetic, combining Victorian sensibilities with a fascination for animal attributes. His work is characterized by depictions of fantastical human/animal hybrids, spliced together from late-1800 s imagery. These beautiful, classically rooted images find their power in their unsettling effect, as they seamlessly blur distinctions normally implied by reality.

Dan Hillier ‘Metamorphous” Check this interview out!! https: //www. artrepublic. com/posts/httpwww-artrepublic-comarticles 506 dan-hillier-artist-interview-html/

Dan Hillier in his studio, surrounded by inspirational images

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Thomas Grunfeld ‘Misfit’ collages

Thomas Grunfeld

Some ideas to get you started: Drawing: Bugs & Insects as a starting point • Find at least 3 interesting and colourful insects. Using 3 different media, draw add tone/ texture/ colour to each. Use one sheet of A 3

Research skulls found in art: Day of the dead, Tattoo Art etc. • Print and present examples of 5 -7 skull tattoos you have researched. • Decide on the 3 best ideas from your research. • Combine these ideas into your own, personal skull tattoo design • Work on A 3, with media of your choice

Experimenting with combining ideas • Using the structure of a skull or the structure of the facial muscles combine this with your insect studies in a creative way as possible • Pencil design only, shading/ colour not required (this will be painted in class)