illustrated initials - MT

I have developed the illustrated initials of Mario Testino further by using different images and experimenting with various ways of presenting his initials or name. I have chosen images of Kate Moss because Mario Testino has worked a lot with the model through out his career as has Kate Moss with him throughout her career. I have used the same technique of placing the image behind the text of his name and again with his initials. I do not think this is as successful as my first outcome, where I have used a different image each individual letter. I think this is because the first outcome illustrates a wide range of his work  and shows a variety of his photographs where as using one image is limited. Although I feel it is successful at illustrating his photographic relationship with Kate Moss. Mario Testino has released a book which features his work with Kate Moss, this is relevant as the front of the book cover features the same technique (placing images behind the text) that I have used to illustrate his name and initials. I would like to say this was my influence as to why I decided to use this technique, however, I found this publication after I had created my designs.

I have also decided to use a current image produced by Mario Testino of a current celebrity which is why I have chosen to use an image of Lady Gaga who is a currently a very popular singer and style icon. The image I have chosen is a great example of Mario Testino's use of bright colours and style of the subject, as I thought this particular photograph expressed her image really well with the mass of  platinum blonde hair, futuristic mask and over tanned skin tone which illustrates how her physical appearance always makes her stands out from others. I have used this image to illustrate his name by cutting out his name in white text and using it as negative space with in the image.  I feel this one is more successful than the image being clipped behind the initials as the view of the over all image is limited and not as interesting.

I have used various images that illustrate photographs focussed on makeup art. I feel the initials with image of Kate Moss's eyes are the most successful as the eyes are the main focus of the original image which take up a good area of the initials. I also think the M and sideways T featuring the main features of the face is successful as it is an unusual way of  presenting the initials, compared to the other ideas, which brings me to the image of Princess Diana that has also been presented in a slightly different way to ensure the best part of the image is presented. I have used Princess Diana in particular because she is one of the biggest icons who has been photographed by Mario Testino.