I watched this image emerge from the page as my brother created it. Called "Storm Brewing" it is a close up of the face of a Eurasian Eagle Owl, with the approaching storm clouds reflected in its clear, dark eye. More of my brother's work can be seen on his website Aveling Artworks. What I particularly liked about the owl face was the pattern created by the beak, eye and white feathers and the contrast of textures between the glassy eye, waxy beak and fluffy feathers.I have always enjoyed seeing patterns in things around me, from the stark black and white stripes of a zebra when I lived in Kenya to the complex shapes that tree branches make against the sky. I like the fact that in Graphic Design you can use visual images to communicate rather than great chunks of text and masses of words. Too many words in the world and not enough time for them! Now I have started the Foundation Degree in Creative Practices I hope I can develop the skills to have a career in Graphic Design. Possibly not in U.K. In two years time I would like to be travelling to South America and other parts of the world that I havn't experienced yet.
Since being in Bristol I've enjoyed seeing Grafiti Art, such as in the Banksy exhibition. Some of this art is really interesting and unusual and I'm looking forward to seeing how it evolves and changes.
