Bubble Gum Boy: What I like most about this photograph is how the boys expressions are captured so naturally and effortlessly. I do like how there is a sequence of photos rather than one as it makes the photograph as a whole more humorous and enjoyable to look at.
Eimi Murayama: I stumbled across Eimi Murayama on Instagram. This is one of my favourite images of hers. Although it is not the actual finished piece, I like how the lines and colours are in their raw-est forms. Eimi captures the whole kawaii, stereotypical Tokyo girl vibes in her illustrations. They all scream Japan, which I love! The essence of the typical Tokyo harujuku girl is captured by the use of fuchsia pink and the manga style characters.
Einstein and his furry slippers: What really drew me to this photograph is the complete contrast of the two subjects of this photo, a genius and a pair of furry slippers. It's funny because we would never think about this side of Einstein, or even if he ever did have a side to him which wore furry slippers? The slippers do sort of match the Einstein hair. I wonder what colour his furry slippers were.
Janice Wu: The details on each object are insane! Right down to the text on the receipts! I like the composition of these items against the plain background, it really brings them out. Most of all, it's interesting to see how everyday, easily thrown away/eaten objects are illustrated with such time and care.
Mexican salt lakes: The picture as a whole is quite breath taking. I like how this photograph is broken into clear sections. The pink lake followed by a thin white horizontal strip, then the clouds which brake up how linear this photograph is. I also like how the clouds separate the royal blue sky from the pink lake waters.
Shaun Tan: The worlds Shaun Tan is able to create are amazing. It's like concept art but without the digitalness they possess. I admire Tan's ability to draw out these lands from another world just like image above. I like how the deeper you look, the more unusual things you can find, such as the mythical beasts and flying spaceships. The smoky tone of the illustration fits the theme of the piece, I think they really enhance each other. Rather than imagining a clean futuristic world we are often used to seeing, like in Futurama, you can imagine this place to be a tad more mysterious and polluted.
Moonrise Kingdom: This image is from the film Moonrise Kingdom. What I find interesting about this photograph is the amount of symmetry within it. the islands, the children, the objects in-between and next to the children. It all works harmoniously. I think the great big space towards the top of the photograph, definitely adds emphasis to the details at the bottom. I also really like how the islands gradually disappear into the sky, making the place look mysterious and magical, somewhere you'd definitely want to explore.
New York: I love how powerful this image is. The tall linear buildings are interrupted by the smoke and the fancy writing, which is displaying a hardcore message. The text is right in the middle of the image and is placed within the smoke clouds, which makes it flow and interact with its surroundings. I also like the perspective of this picture and how it's taken at a slight angle.
Suite Charlie: The colours really draw me into this piece. I like how this painting is made up mostly of reds, whites, blacks and yellows. I find the expression on the woman interesting, its like a mix of an evil/sultry look. The colours within the piece match the expression and add to a dark atmosphere. The plain black background and hair are balanced well by the detail of the geometric cloak and headpiece she is wearing.
Vintage Photograph: Again, I love the colours in this photograph. The warm pinks, purples and yellows match the country this photo was taken in, which I'm guessing is India. Other than the colours, I like how much detail feature in this photo. There is the beautifully painted elephant which is also decorated with embellishments, the detailed architecture in the background, which are covered in delicate carvings and then there is the details and colours of the guards uniforms.
