Analogue Communique - Part 3

The images shown left are small scale variations on my typeface, placed on sheets of A3. I created these before creating each letter of the sentence in A3 size. The purpose of this task was to encourage us to think about how we would and could upscale a piece to a large scale.

I started the process of enlarging the typeface by using black paint and a thick decorating paintbrush. I chose this method as to see how changing the medium and technique would alter the outcome.





However, upon using the masking tape to ensure the paint would stay within the specified areas, this then left its own marking. This is demonstrated within the below image. I like the effect the paint has on the a, the thickness of the paint as ensured it is bold and in combination with the now "deteriorated" I and m it gives off a grunge aesthetic. After discussion with my tutor, although I am fond of some grunge designs, I felt it didn't work in this case as I was aiming to replicate the design on a larger scale, as close as possible. I wanted to ensure the seperate lines were well defined and so started to use the craft knife and scissors in combination with black paper to create the sentence.

Masking Tape & Paint

Process Shots For Large Cut-out A3 Lettering:

Shape Outer Sorted - Inner To Go

Upon using the craft-knife I soon found it was unsuitable as a tool to cut-out the letters from the paper. This is due to the flimsy nature of the paper and so I learnt for this task it would have been better to carry it out upon card. Another element I learnt here is to practise the method of production in question prior to creating the piece, this then prevents any investment in unsuitable materials.

Pens and Paper At The Ready

Final Outcome:

Final Piece

 

Added Hyphen

As mentioned, If I were to carry out this experiment again I would use card rather then paper to create the lettering. I also feel like an extra dimension of curiosity and intrigue could be brought to the typeface through using a "shadowed" image of the shape as a reflection of sorts, or perhaps through developing the typeface into a 3-D form.