These pages introduce people to the book and what it's about. The seven squares spell out Freedom, they are a mixture of drawings and prints with paint added. I am pleased with how this turned out; every square is done in watercolour except 'F' which is acrylic and 'E' which is paint liner pen.
On the bottom left is an acrylic painting of some blossom, done using negative space; I am happy with how gentle the painting looks. Top left is a quote by Linda McCartney, who is featured on the second page. I have drawn her in white pencil on black paper, aiming for a soft and almost fragile appearance, because that's how her personality is portrayed to me.
Pages 3 and 4
These pages are a collection of quotes said by college students and snapshots. Top left is comedian and artist Noel Fielding, drawn in coloured pencil on brown card; I chose brown card to help with the fur on his coat. This one was very fun to do. I chose to draw him because Freedom to my Dad is "laughter," and Noel is a comedian who both my Dad and I enjoy. Bottom right is a graphite drawing of singer Frank Iero; this one is again related to "laughter." The quote next to him is a song lyric about laughing and his music is also personal to me. This drawing was quite difficult to do because of how small the paper was but I am pleased with the outcome.
On Page 3, top right is Gerard Way, white pencil on black paper. This drawing took a while but I am pleased with how it looks. Gerard's quote is related to a quote someone said to me about what Freedom is to them: "to live without fear." Bottom left is a coloured pencil drawing of graduating students on a watercolour background, linked to my Mum's quote "freedom is education." This drawing was quite difficult because I did the watercolour first.
Top left is an acrylic painting of a quote: "Having the right to say what you want, eat what you want, wear what you want—just be your own person in the world." I painted the world very quickly to finish the quote off. Bottom right is a watercolour of a flower bud, relating to a friend's idea of freedom being "allowing yourself to blossom." The background is coloured pencil. I am happy with how this square turned out, it looks delicate which is what I was aiming for.
The square on Page 6 is a painting done in Japanese watercolour. This was my first time using this medium, so I wasn't very confident; the colours in the set are very bright and vivid and I was unsure. I'm not very happy with how this painting turned out.
This square is a portrait of Mel Gibson from the film Braveheart, in coloured pencil; this one is just a sketch, I believe it could be better, but I'm still pleased with how it looks. If I did it again I would pay more attention to his clothes and make them as detailed as the reference picture.
Pages 9 and 10
Top right is a quote by Malala Yousafzai, in watercolour. Below that, bottom left, is a quick pastel sketch of balloons flying away; I left some of the pastel quite soft and sketchy because I wanted it to appear as if some of them were fading into the distance.
On Page 10 is a portrait of Malala Yousafzai in coloured pencil. I am very pleased with how this portrait turned out, I tried using circular strokes whilst colouring in. Although it took longer, I believe it was worth it.
Page 12
This is a portrait of Tracy Turnblad from Hairspray, in coloured pencil. After the shading was on, I used a blender on the pencil and I'm pleased with how smooth and soft it now looks.
Top left is a watercolour sketch. I left the man faceless so that anyone can relate to the image; I left the watercolour loose and undetailed, and I'm happy with the effect. Bottom right is a chain snapping in half, in graphite. I made the image sharp to try and replicate the sharp snap of the break.
Page 14 is Public Enemy's image for their song Fight The Power, in black pen against a grey background. I'm happy with how blunt it looks.
This square is a coloured pencil sketch on black paper of Laurence Fishburne from The Matrix. I'm quite happy with how it looks, however it was very difficult to do as I had to layer up all the colours and work them in to one another.
Top left is a very quick coloured pencil sketch of a man walking down the street with a bird flying above him. Their shadows, however, show him as a knight with a sword fighting a dragon; it is to symbolise my own personal idea of Freedom, imagination. Bottom right is a coloured pencil drawing of a woman who is clearly distressed/upset. This square is to symbolise anxiety, linked to, "being free from poor mental health."
Top left on Page 18 is a square that is symbolising equality; both men and women and people of all races should be equal. It is a quick watercolour sketch with a coloured pencil background. Bottom right is a watercolour with use of negative space of a blank canvas, "freedom to start again."
White and red coloured pencil on black paper, this square is the film cover from Schindler's List. I like how the black paper gives the illusion of shadow and makes it even more atmospheric.
Top left is an acrylic painting of Dan Howell, a YouTuber. My Nannan's idea of Freedom is being happy and Dan is always trying to enforce this, "do whatever you have to do to be happy." It is one of my first times doing a portrait in acrylic, so it could be better. Bottom right is a coloured pencil drawing of Phil Lester, another YouTuber, which I'm very pleased with. He is always trying to ensure people feel like they can do as they wish and to be unaffected by judgement, linked to quite a few quotes people gave me which relate to that.
Page 22 is a portrait of Freddie Mercury in Prismacolour pencils which I'm very happy with. The pencil is blended. The portrait is of him from Queen's music video I Want To Break Free.
This square is from the film THX 1138 and is done in black Tombow pen alongside coloured pencil. I like how the Tombow pen makes the guards appear stronger and bolder, whereas the coloured pencil makes the person appear weaker and more fragile.
Top left is a quote by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, quickly done with blue watercolour. Bottom right is a square of a person trying to hide behind their hands, possibly because of fear. I feel this relates to what Ayaan is fighting for.
Page 26 has a portrait of Ayaan, in Prismacolour pencil which has been blended, making her skin appear smooth and shiny. I'm pleased with it. The background is quick brown pencil.
This is a quick coloured pencil sketch of Peter Finch in the film Network. I'm happy with the simplicity of it and the shading beneath him. The use of black paper makes the colours stand out even more.
This square is a felt pen drawing of Bob Marley, because of his song Redemption. I'm pleased with how it turned out and how vivid it looks.
This square is done in Japanese watercolours, I am pleased with how it has turned out and how vivid the colours are; I am also happy with the shading, however I was unsure with using the seas I have not used them before this project. The flag is from the film The People VS Larry Flynt.
Top left is a simple acrylic square of a bird flying, because of a quote someone wrote for the book, "nobody is really free...even birds are chained to the sky." Bottom right is another simple square of a quote by Oscar Wilde, linked to someone finding "the little things in life," as Freedom. It is purple wallpaper with white paint liner pen.
Top right on Page 34 is a square with splashes of acrylic to create colourful chaos. It is linked to my own personal idea of Freedom, imagination, bright and vivid. Bottom left is a coloured pencil sketch of rain causing puddles, "freedom is being able to walk in the rain."
This square took a while, but I am very happy with the outcome. It is done in fine liner pen, created with small dashes built up to create the shape of the hands. This square is from the film In The Name Of The Father.
Top left is an acrylic painting of a shooting star with the words Make A Wish, linked to someone's quote, "being able to do as I wish." Bottom right is a very quick pastel sketch of a field of poppies. I kept the pastel quick and light to try and portray the field as being windy and the flowers as gentle.
Page 38 is a graphite pencil drawing of John Lennon's Imagine. I'm pleased with how it turned out, and how detailed it is.
Page 39 is a coloured pencil drawing of part of the poster from the film Twelve Years A Slave. I decided to add this in because I felt it linked in with Nelslon Mandela and his fight for freedom. The quote on Page 40 is done in watercolour, I feel it relates to Mandela's fight. The drawing of Mandela is in graphite, I believe it could be more detailed.
This square is a pencil sketch of Jack Nicholson. I am happy with how detailed it looks and how the shading came out.
This square is in coloured pencil and Tombow black pen. I like how effective the black and white looks, it stands out against the orange well.
Top left is a quote given and it is in red paint liner with a watercolour background. I am not happy with this square, it could have a lot more effort. Bottom right could, again, have more effort put into it; this square shows a person dealing with mental illness.
Page 46 is in felt pen and I am pleased with how it came out; it is neat and detailed, and the colours are bold.
These last two pages show my own personal idea of Freedom; the planets and stars. To me, Freedom is star gazing. These snapshots are all a mixture of pencil and acrylic and I am pleased with how they all turned out.
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