Visiting Lecturer - David Bunting

• An animator/storyboarder. 
• Helped develop Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep, Thunderbirds.
• Useful for some of the future briefs with LAUIL503 which involves animation.
• Storyboard workshop allowed me to get feedback to improve my work.

Visiting Lecturer - Jonathan Ashworth

Jonathan Ashworth's work relates to my own because of the elements of darkness that are seen throughout his work. As well as the more political pieces that pack more of a punch even when using such a intricate way of work.

This relates to the 'Printed Pictures' brief that I am currently working on so it has been useful to speak with him and get advice on how he works as well as how to deal with life after university.

Seeing the prints and the woodblocks in person really stood out to me because of the level of skill and craftwork that has been put into these extensive prints.

Visiting Lecturer - Rob Lowe

I'm not usually a fan of Rob Lowe's work but I attended the lecture for some inspiration to see how he works and what advice he could have for students. He's an interesting character with a lot to say. He was a lot more philosophical than I imagined when he spoke about how rules are a made up concept and we're all going to die anyway (something I can relate with).

I'm interested in how he focuses on the relationship between dots and lines throughout his work. I appreciate that he has used his knowledge to simplify his older work down by using 90 and 45 degree angles rather than the complex designs that people used to consider as 'doodles.' 

His black and white work strikes me the most. Especially the political work where he uses quotes from Theresa May and completely roasts her by using typefaces to make her words look more innocent. 

Personal SWOT Analysis

This task made me realise that I need to get myself out there a lot more if I ever want to make it anywhere with my creative practice. Considering my strengths/ weaknesses and then comparing them to what opportunities/ threats I could possibly face in the future has made me a lot more motivated to try harder. Identifying strengths is a more of a difficult task than recognizing your weaknesses which is something I definitely want to change. I need to get over my nerves of doing things independently and find more self-motivation before I fall behind my competition in the creative world.