Alexander, L., (2011) Why The Internet Chose Cats. [ONLINE] Thought Catalog. Available from: http://thoughtcatalog.com/2011/why-the-internet-chose-cats/ [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.47].
This explains in simple terms the trending behind some of my work and why I have chosen cats as a subject. I like to feel that I am part of this subculture and would like others to understand. The internet chose cats, for a few reasons and this site explains why. This has been a useful piece of research as it allows someone looking in at my project as a spectator some understanding of quite a strange notion.
amandab., (2012) Breading Cats. [ONLINE] knowyourmeme. Available from: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/breading-cats [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.40].
artknowledgenews.,(2007). Sotheby's NY to offer Jeff Koons' " Hanging Heart ". [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.artknowledgenews.com/Jeff_Koons_Hanging_Heart.html. [Accessed 05 December 11].
battosaix2l84u., (2011) Nyan Cat / Pop Tart Cat. [ONLINE] knowyourmeme. Available from: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/nyan-cat-pop-tart-cat [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.33].
Nyan Cat has played a key role in my research, He is a figure of the internet that people recognise, It is like a symbol for the internet trending meme society. Know your meme, try to explain current trends on the internet when they happen and they keep graphs and statistics on trending. This is useful if I decide to look into trends and trying to keep very up to date with my work.
Beech, D., (2006) 'Jake and Dinos Chapman - Bad Art for Bad People', Shock: A report On contemporary Culture. London: Tate Publishing.
This book has been a key point in my mind, I find it disgusting, yet interesting at the same time. It stays in my mind as something I absolutely want to avoid in my own artwork. I admire their boldness but I am highlighting this as a way of knowing what I do not want, in a hope I will discover what I'm actually looking for.
Boot, M,. (2002) Grayson Perry - Guerrilla Tactics 'Simple Ceramic pots'. Amsterdam: Uitgever.
Grayson Perry is a huge inspiration to me, I'm interested in his style of illustration and how he transforms his simple pots into political and emotional art with his use of imagery and illustration. This has been a good source because it has allowed me an insight into a more contextual side of his artwork, rather than personal stories about the artist himself.
British Art Show 7, 2011. Exhibition Catalogue for BAS7 in Plymouth. 17 September - 4 December 2011. London: British Art Show.
Champion, S., (2011) Champion Tattoos. [ONLINE] Steve Champion. Available from: www.championtattoos.com [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.30].
Cheok, D, et al. (2008). Designing Cute Interactive Media. Innovation Magazine, [Online]. 8 (3), 1-3. Available at: http://www.innovationmagazine.com/volumes/v8n3/preserved-docs/08_09.pdf [Accessed 06 February 2012].
With this source it helps to form a basic understanding of what ‘cuteness’ might be and offers an insight into what the Japanese aesthetic of Kawaii. They also look into how the principles of cuteness and Kawaii can be applied in a practical sense, to help sell products. Within this source there is also information from primary research that they have undertaken, examining what is perceived as cute, such as ratio of head size to body, which colour hues are considered to be the cutest, and what type of shapes conform to the cute ideal. This has helped me to form a basic understanding on the concepts of cuteness and how it can be applied to real life situations. I feel however I need to research deeper to find a source that offers me more of an explanation of why cuteness is popular, and how I can apply this.
Chuang, T, (2005). The Power of Cuteness Female Infantilization in Urban Taiwan. University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, [Online]. pp. 1-8. Available from: http://www.stanford.edu/group/sjeaa/journal52/china2.pdf [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.56].
Clarke, J., (2012) Jenny Clarke Design Quality tattoo design. [ONLINE] Jenny Clarke. Available from: http://www.jennyclarkedesign.com [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.23].
Correll, G., (2012) Gemma Correll - Illustration. [ONLINE] Gemma Correll. Available from: http://www.gemmacorrell.com/ [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.12].
Gemma Correll has been a huge inspiration and key figure in my mind throughout these projects. I enjoy her easy style and her tactful and sensible sense of humor and the way she publishes her work online, hoping to sell merchandise rather than actual art.
Covent Garden London.,(2010). Jeff Koons Rabbit Bounces In. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.coventgardenlondonuk.com/events-entertainment-culture/articles/jeff-koons-rabbit-exhibits-in-covent-garden. [Accessed 05 December 11].
Cyle Gage. (2010) I Can Has Rezearch Papar?. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.cylegage.com/lulz/. [Accessed 02 February 2012 at 13.34].
This research paper was brilliant, It is light-hearted to match the subject matter, which is something that I am aiming for. I dislike all the pretention and over formality in traditional academic papers, this is different however. He keeps to his point and explains and then explores each subject matter. He is explaining things that are almost in another language and it helps the reader to understand more about the internet and its usage. With a reference to Lolcats I can has cheezburger in its title, it is clear and to the point. I am unsure as to if this is suitable in a academic sense, but I feel it was extremely current and needed for this piece of work.
Daily Mail Reporter., (2012) Has the internet completely lost it? Attempt to make dressing up cats with bread the next web trend. [ONLINE] Daily Mail. Available from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2094738/Has-internet-completely-lost-Dressing-cats-BREAD-latest-web-craze.html [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.38].
Elliot, M., (2010) The Million Dollar Question: Why Does the Web Love Cats?. [ONLINE] Mashable. Available from http://mashable.com/2010/10/21/why-does-the-web-love-cats/ [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 21.04].
Fedoreko, J, et al. (1999) A Body Of Work: A Case Study of Tattoo Culture. Visual Arts Research. Vol.25 (1) pp.105-114 [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20715974 [Accessed 2 February 2012 at 20.02].
Fowey River Gallery, 2012. Exhibition leaflet. Leaflet showing planned exhibitions in Fowey River Gallery. 7 April - 15 December 2012. Cornwall: Self Published.
FreyaArt on Etsy. (2012). Freya Art & Design by FreyaArt on Etsy. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/FreyaArt?ref=seller_info. [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.36].
Goodman, E. (2011) Maureen Van Mortis: Inked Icon. The World's Most Incredible Tattoos, 2 (1), pp. 46-47.
Heller, S. And Arismam, A. (ed). (2000) The education of an illustrator. New York: Allworth Press.
This is a key text for my studies, this has been my guide to the world of illustration, it starts by explaining how to find your own style, which has been a crucial element for my experimental practice. It has helped me to let go of my insecurities over my drawing ability and to accept it as a style. This book also examines the use of computers and the internet with respect to how illustration has changed with the introduction of technology.
Inside Cornwall Guides, 2011. Gallery Guide. Guide with listings of exhibitions in Cornwall. 2011-2012. Penzance, Cornwall: Creative Copy Ltd.
Ishida, Y,(2010). Finnish Fandom of Japanese Popular Culture. MA Thesis. Finland: University of Jyväskylä.(Online). Available from: https://jyx.jyu.fi/dspace/bitstream/handle/123456789/26682/URN:NBN:fi:jyu-201103211903.pdf [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.52].
Jameson, F., (1998) 'The anti-aesthetic: essays on postmodern culture' Postmodernism and consumer society. New York: The New Press.
Japan Probe., (2010) Purikura - Japanese Print Club Photos makes your eyes bigger and skin whiter. [ONLINE] Japan Probe. Available from: http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/08/24/purikura-japanese-print-club-photos-make-your-eyes-bigger-skin-lighter/ [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.21].
Jeff Koons., (2011). Jeff Koons. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.jeffkoons.com/site/index.html. [Accessed 05 December 11].
Jones, W,. (2006) Grayson Perry - Portrait of the artist as a young girl. London: Chatto & Windus
I really admire Grayson Perry and I found this story of his youth, and the invention of his bear, Alan Measles. The reader is drawn into his personal childhood world where this super hero character of a bear is created. This bear is a symbol of childhood and could reference back into my work if I choose to create some child like images.
Jourdan, T (2011) New Laser eye surgery turns brown eyes blue. [ONLINE] Daily Mail. Available from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2074243/New-laser-surgery-turns-brown-eyes-blue-critics-say-reckless-vanity.html [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.16].
Key, M,.(1900) The Power Of Line in Illustration. Brush and Pencil. Vol 5 (5) pp.200-205, 207-217 [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25505511 [Accessed 2 February 2012 at 20.06].
Key has introduced me to some interesting points about illustration that I wouldn't have thought about before. He examines the use of lines and how they can portray emotion and personality with the way in which they are formed. He also established my interest in illustration as a form of art and not just for practical reasons. With this book being written in 1900, its language was outdated and expressed old outdated views, some of which are still the same, some that have changed. It is a very emotive text and brings interest to the art of drawing lines.
Kuwahara, M., (2005) Tattoo: An Anthropology. Oxford: Berg.
This was an interesting and suitable read, I needed to expand my knowledge of tattoo culture and origins. This book explains traditional methods of tattooing and the differences between cultural designs. It taught me some useful ideas to consider when I am designing tattoos, such as the Polynesian style of working with negative space. I would have like to have seen some tattoos designed on paper, rather than on the skin, but it was a useful insight into the possibilities of tattooing.
Kwon, M, (2009). Commodifying Identity: Takashi Murakami 1989-2008. Modern art Asia, [Online]. 1, pp. 1-23. Available from: http://modernartasia.com/Takashi%20Murakami.pdf [Accessed 21 November 2011 at 16.50].
This source I did not use within my text, but feel it explores an element of Asian culture that I wished to learn more about in order to make my writing more informed. It examines the identity of an apparently well-known Asian artist Murakami and how his work relates to both eastern and western art principles. It looks at how artists can branch between the cultures and how mega brands, such as Hello Kitty are able to pass through cultural barriers and become internationally popular. I feel that this source is going in the right direction but it lacks information on the idea of the cute aesthetic in any detail.
Lander Gallery, 2011. Exhibition leaflet. Leaflet showing planned exhibitions in Lander Gallery. 25 June 2011 - 7 January 2012. Truro: Self Published.
leearthaus on Etsy. (2012). Lee ArtHaus by leearthaus on Etsy. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/leearthaus. [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.39].
LouLou & Tummie. (2011) Design symmetrical character art. The Artist's Guide to Illustration The ultimate tutorial collection, 1 (1), pp. 90-93.
Lurie, D. Callaghan , L. (2011) The life and times of professor apocalypse: my hamster and I are drifting apart. Oh Comely, 1 (8), pp. 106-107.
McComb, D. (2011) Painted Lady. The World's Most Incredible Tattoos, 2 (1), pp. 55-61.
McComb, D. (2011) Your Tattoos: Animals. The World's Most Incredible Tattoos, 2 (1), pp. 31.
Mid-Cornwall Galleries, 2012. Selling some of the finest contemporary arts and crafts. Leaflet with historical information from Mid-Cornwall Galleries. 2 January - 15 February 2012. Cornwall: Self Published.
Monden, M, (2006). Transcultural Flow of Demure Aesthetics: Examining Cultural Globalisation through Gothic & Lolita Fashion. University of Technology, Sydney, [Online]. Available from: http://www.jpf.org.au/newvoices/2/chapter2.pdf [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.47].
This source looks at the issues such as globalisation and the affects on all cultures. It suggests a view point that I had not considered that each society is mutually implicative of each other. I feel that it is very important for me to continue reading sources like this that examine the cultural implications of my proposed project. As with this information it will help me to make a well informed project. I feel I need to be aware of transcultural works, but need to find a more specific example that is not looking at fashion aspects. I also had the theory of the male gaze and sexualisation forced upon me while reading this source, suggesting that cuteness and its origins are stemmed from sexuality, such as a child like existence, and with that being perverted.
MyZoetrope on Etsy. (2012). Cute Quirky and Colorful Illustrations by MyZoetrope on Etsy. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/myzoetrope?page=1. [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.35].
Nieratko, C. (2011) Kat Von D. The World's Most Incredible Tattoos, 2 (1), pp. 18, 26.
Oliver, A. (2012) Old School Style Sea Symbols. Tattoo Ideas, 7 (57), pp. 10.
Parks, C. (2011) Master creative drawing techniques The Artist's Guide to Illustration The ultimate tutorial collection, 1 (1), pp. 20-23.
This is a magazine that I struggled with. Its tutorials seemed clear until I started a project, and then I found it did not offer enough explanations on how to do what it was trying to teach. I feel like I could have found some better tutorials online and I wouldn't have wasted my time reading this.
PlanetFur.(2012). One of a kind felt items to cheer up any place by PlanetFur. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlanetFur. [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.37].
she.likes.cute. (2012). she.likes.cute | About the cute things in life. [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.shelikescute.com/blog/. [Accessed 06 February 2012 at 20.40].
Songify this., (2011) YouTube page: Cant Hug Every Cat Song. [ONLINE] YouTube. Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP4NMoJcFd4 [Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.32].
Spins, J., (2011) Super Cute Kawaii Tattoos. [ONLINE] Typepad. Available from: http://jennyspins.typepad.com/jenny-spins/2011/07/super-cute-kawaii-tattoos.html [Accessed on Accessed on 2 February 2012, at 20.26].
This has been useful for the kawaii culture mixed with the tattoo culture that it contains. I needed to see the two elements that I was working with, tattoo and cuteness, merged as one and to view them as a couple that work well together. I have not taken this idea any further at this point in the, but I will be revisiting this so spark some ideas for my tattoo designing freelance work.
Ste. (2012) New School Sweet Breakfast. Tattoo Ideas, 7 (57), pp. 52-53.
Stedelijk Museum (2002) Grayson Perry - Guerrilla Tactics. Amsterdam: Uitgever.
Supervert., (1997). Jeff Koons: Frankenstein in Paradise. [ONLINE] Available from: http://supervert.com/essays/art/jeff_koons. [Accessed 05 December 11].
Tamma. (2012) Old School Black Magic Symbols. Tattoo Ideas, 7 (57), pp. 34-35.
Tofield, S,. (2011) Simons Cat in Kitten Chaos. St Ives UK: Clays Ltd.
Vinco, D. (2012) Draw your own tattoo: Traditional Rose and Ribbon. Tattoo Ideas, 7 (57), pp. 73.
Wilson, B,. (1999) Becoming Japanese: Manga, Children's Drawings, and the Construction of National Character. Context in Early Artistic Learning. Visual Arts Research. Vol.25 (2), pp.48-60 [ONLINE] Available from: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20715985 [Accessed 2 February 2012 at 19.54].
Zannoni, D. (2012) Japanese Kanji: Nature Elements. Tattoo Ideas, 7 (57), pp. 68-69.
Zeegen, L., (2007) Secrets of Digital Illustration. Hove: RotoVision SA.
This book has some concise information on illustration, and features mainly on digital art and how digital is a trend. It shows examples of artists work, and expresses opinions such as 'computers are worthless' which I agree with. I feel this book was suitable for me to read because it gave me information on a field that I was not familiar with. I would have liked to have seen some walkthroughs and more how to's, if it was actually going to expose secrets.
