"Man Made Monsters"
2011-2012 Cartooning and Illustration Junior Thesis Exhibition
2011-2012 Cartooning and Illustration Junior Thesis Exhibition
Welcome to a brief overview of my Junior year Thesis project. All of these concepts and pictures are from my spring semester, my fall semester was spent warming up for this undertaking. It wasn't always fun, in fact, most of the time it was just plain challenging! But only through struggle can you gain experience and become better at whatever you do. It is plain to me how much I've evolved since Freshman year and I hope you can all enjoy looking at these glimpses into the process and creation of my final thesis project.
All of these images belong to me, as do the works depicted in them. Please do not steal or use without permission.
For a little bit of background, I chose to cover the realm of Child Pageants, my subject is actually a girl from the show on TLC, Toddlers and Tiaras. I felt that the child's behavior and the behavior of the parents were the perfect example of Man Made Monsters. In my fall project, I focused on the parent being the monster, brain-washing their child into the form of a doll.
In my final thesis, the main subject was the pageant contestant- and yes, she is indeed supposed to look unhappy. I titled the work "Her Haughtiness". I hope you can enjoy this pictorial journey and find the nuances.
All of these images belong to me, as do the works depicted in them. Please do not steal or use without permission.
For a little bit of background, I chose to cover the realm of Child Pageants, my subject is actually a girl from the show on TLC, Toddlers and Tiaras. I felt that the child's behavior and the behavior of the parents were the perfect example of Man Made Monsters. In my fall project, I focused on the parent being the monster, brain-washing their child into the form of a doll.
In my final thesis, the main subject was the pageant contestant- and yes, she is indeed supposed to look unhappy. I titled the work "Her Haughtiness". I hope you can enjoy this pictorial journey and find the nuances.
This was my very first concept for the actual thesis project, it changed quite a bit, but the main focus of the project remained in the same placement and pose.
My favorite part to draw was the girl, I took great care in rendering her even though I was still in the planning stages.
My favorite part to draw was the girl, I took great care in rendering her even though I was still in the planning stages.
This is me with the finished product, hung up in the Yellow room (my favorite color!) at the Thesis show reception.
I apologize if the dates on the photos are distracting, it's for archival purposes.
I apologize if the dates on the photos are distracting, it's for archival purposes.
