Reading #1
From reading Chapter 1 and 2 What I got from beginning of chapter 1, was the difference between a fine artist and a Illustrator. When it comes to Fine Artist artwork, he/she art may look nice but may not have a message behind it. For an Illustrator, his/her artwork is to have a message or some type of meaning in the artwork to show for their client and audience. The example the book gives at the end of the chapter is Tracy Jacobs : Map, Acrylic on Paper. The author explains that it is a fine art and not an illustration, because he does say and I quote, "it's gorgeous," "but it's a work of fine art. It's not telling a story nor was it was it intended to."
Continuing on from Chapter 1 to Chapter 2, the author explains what an illustration is and that it is an image that conveys or helps convey a concept. When it comes to using a illustration for an article, the author puts three purposes is can serve.
1. Reinforcing the articles concept
2. To summarize information
3. To catch the eye of the reader.
During the chapter the author explains some of the several genres of illustration, which are Editorial, advertising, fashion, etc..., and quickly explains what some of them are about. One important part the author wanted to point out when becoming was DON'T BE STUPID ! Then goes on what you shouldn't do, like don't get drunk before hand, don't wear inappropriate clothing, don't act like you already have the job, don't tell the client you hate their product, etc...
After that, the chapter goes over some tips when doing a cover illustration. How illustration can be a stand-alone image or a series of images. That illustration doesn't really exist outside of a commercial realm when it comes to many things, and that their purpose is to draw the eyes of an intended target. Lastly, at the end of the chapter, the author explains some of the differences and what to look out for between a graphic designer's artwork and an illustrator's artwork, so you can tell what's what.
