Odilia Bird FDA

 Meghann Riepenhoff: Riepenhoff is an artist who specialises in cyanotypes. Riepenhoff often depicts bodies of water and ice within her work. cyanotypes are a big part of my art practice and they are one of the first processes that I truly fell in love with.  When looking at this image I think that the combination of blues, greens and white create an initial cold and unfeeling atmosphere. Compared to the second work I feel that the cooler tones work together to repel rather than invite in. I really love the delicate lines and intricate detail that can be seen throughout this work, especially the mark son the lower sections. These lines seem to curve and flow outwards away from each other and create formations that remind me of feathers, or per hands they are the tracks of other animals that have been left behind, these seem to blend in and imbed themselves within the icy expanse, invoking an aspect of freedom and life throughout the work. I believe that the darker section...

Artist research: Joe Cornish Joe Cornish is a photographer who stared his career in the 1980s after completing his Fine Arts Bachelors degree at reading university. He has assisted photographer on location and within the studio in both Washington DC and London, and in 2010 he was names one of the worlds 40 most influential nature photographers by Outdoor Photography Magazine.  When looking at this first photograph I think that it is a really mesmerising image, the rays of light that penetrate through the fog and trees create a mystical atmosphere and I believe that this immediately draws the viewer in and invokes a sense of intrigue and curiosity. The light is fighting against the fog to be seen and it's winning. Whenever I see combinations of mist and sunlight within a piece of work I always feel as if there is something ancient within the image calling out to me, it seems to invoke an almost instinctual part of me that is left in awe. I really love the way the mist seems to move ...

 Artist research: Alexandra Ghimisi Alexandra Ghimisi is an abstract acrylic artist who has had a major influence on my own art practice. She was my first art tutor and introduced me to acrylics, painting and the beauty of abstract art. She also encouraged me to pursue an art education.  The two pieces that I have chosen to analyse are from Ghimisi's newest collection of seascapes. within both images I can see the use of bright and vibrant colours, I think that the use of these colours create lively and upbeat piece of work. The sharp reds, mixed with beige and orange create a warm and inviting expanse of colour within the image, and I believe that this invokes safe and comforting atmosphere. The light blue splits apart the image to create a an estuary running out into the sea, creating a contrast to the darker reds of the beach. I think that the texture in the paint and the way that it has been layers allow there to be a real sense of movement and depth throughout the work, a...

 Artist research: Carsten Peter: Carsten Peter is a photographer, filmmaker, biologist and adventurer. He is a world press photo award winner and has been featured many times in the National Geographic.  This first photograph is of an erupting volcano. when looking at this image I immediately take notice of the bright, intense yellow centre of the lava that is erupting from the top of the volcano. I think that this draws quick attention and acts as a focal point for the entire image. I really love the way that the volcano is in the foreground of the work and the city lights can be seen far off in the distance within the background. It makes it seem as if the volcano is looming over the city waiting to attack. I noticed that there seems to be a clear divide diagonally through the photograph, separating the city and volcano. I believe that this not only creates a contrast the subject of the work, human verses nature, but also in the colours, tone and depth of the piece. The...

Adam Burton: Adam Burton is a leading, self taught landscape photographer in the UK. He has photographed natural areas around the world and specialises in UK landscapes. When looking at this image the first thing that I notice is the intense, warm light that is spilling over the hills and trees. I think that the yellow and golden undertones of the light create this inviting and almost heavenly atmosphere that spreads throughout the image. I really love the wisps of mist that seem to be creeping into the centre of the image and the subsequent shadows that have formed on top it. I believe that this adds a mystical and mysterious element to the work. The fog and shadows seem to dance and intertwine with each other to invoke a more uncertain and hidden atmosphere which I think provides and interesting contrast to the angelic light that seems to be doing its best to ward it off. This photograph has been taken from an Ariel view which allows a broader perspective for the the viewer, it a...