Illustrating

Illustrative.
Artist.
Draftsman.

What in the world is the difference?

Well . . . here's some illustration for a children's book I'm working on.

What's the difference, you ask? Well, some drawings can be illustrative (mainly working on the graphic quality--linear/emotive). So, it is a must to capture recognizable forms well, so that the viewer can distinguish the picture at hand.

Now, draftsman, as we call ourselves, can strive for illustrative qualities or they can go for something different . . . unique.

This is my description of draftsmanship--a profile I drew a while ago. I'm striving to combine the elements of line/edge to craft a space.

Many draftsman excel in illustration/graphic design. I choose to go for graphite/pencil that literally melts into or emerges from the page by using line/edge as 3D/compositional and formal elements. Let me tell you--pencil is a hard medium. ;) But, it's rewarding . . . sometimes!