illustrated initials- Sketch Book

Coco Chanel was a famous French fashion designer, she founded the house of Chanel in 1910.  The name Chanel became an icon of elegance and from then on, the Chanel logo became identified with elegance, wealth, and elitism as well as a standard for international fashion. The Chanel logo design was designed in 1925 by Coco Chanel herself and has not changed since. It has turned out to be one of the most recognizable symbols in the fashion world with its overlapping double 'C' - one facing forward and the other facing backward. Chanel's logo is frequently seen in perfumes, purses, shoes, and jewellery. I have created my own response to the Chanel logo as part of my development for illustrated initials. I have used black lace and outlined the letters with white beads that give a pearl effect. The reason for this is because Coco Chanel signature colour was black and the use of lace and pearls symbolise the elegance and class of the fashion brand and Chanel herself.

Kurt geiger are a designer shoe brand. The reason I have focused on Kurt Geiger in particular is because it is and example of initials that are recognised everywhere. The logo uses a particular font, but only features the two letters KG on most of the merchandise which is immediately related to Kurt Geiger. I have created my own response to the famous initials by recreating them by using a specific fabric that represents the  fabric that is used on Kurt Geiger shoes. 

I have focused on Roy Lichensteins signature paint style to illustrate his initials.

Here I have taken a different approach and used Lichensteins signature red spots to illustrate his initials.

Below I have used the red dots and signature paint style. I have drawn these with in a speech bubble which is what Lichtenstein used in many of his comic style art pieces. 

I Have also focused on Kay Perry as she is one of my favourite singers and fashion icons. I have illustrated her initials based on her music video California Girls which is a candy land theme. This is one of her most recognised music videos which could be due to her unusual candy themed outfits and hair colours. I have taken the same approach using sweets and bright colours.