You need look no further than advertising to find lots of lovely and interesting script. There are so many types out there and the big fashion houses often have instantly recognisable labels for their product. So many of them used to get us to advertise their products for free by giving us a carrier bag with their name emblazoned on the front (and back quite often). Perhaps, with the prices they charge for their clothing, some of them still do.
Fashion magazines, such as Vogue, are full of advertisements for fashion, each sporting the name of the company involved, quite often, as the only words there. I took just one copy of an old Vogue magazine and found all of these well known names in the fashion/beauty industry within its covers. (You will notice I also put 'Harrods' in there, not as a fashion house but as a well known name and instantly recognisable style.)
To begin with I had a double page in my square Dylusion Journal that I did not like so I painted over it in black. I had gone through a magazine whilst I was away and cut various brand names out and stuck them together to fill a square page but then it had been left, awaiting inspiration with just a watered down coat of Gesso over the top of it..
I pondered how to do this, should I cut it corner to corner, how could I get it on the two pages? Then I had the idea to simply cut it in half (I was against just pasting it across the centre because of the fold in the Journal) and to leave a gap down the centre. That left me with spaces at either side to add something. I tried various images, eventually deciding on these two. So a bit of fussy cutting and they were fine, a reasonable size for the page.
It didn't look quite finished so I went to bed and slept on it with thoughts running through my head as to what words I could add to my page. The next morning I just decided, no fancy lettering, just plain old me writing with a white pen (they are so thick that I cannot do fancy lettering if I want it reasonably small) and so "Fashion" and "Labels" were scattered about the two sides.
I am sure I will use this page, alongside my cake icing book, when I want to do some different styles of lettering. I like some of these "types"! See you over at Art Journal Journey, hopefully with your ideas for the theme I chose - "type".
7 comments:
Fabulous journal spread Neet, love how you arranged the letters. The various brands all have very distinctive script types. And the gap in the middle is a great idea, very effective. Thanks for another wonderful journal page for your challenge at AJJ, have a great Friday, hugs, Valerie
How very unique! Most of these I've heard of, but some I have not. I use Clinique products, but have never worn any of those fashion labels. What a fun and totally different look for your theme at Art Journal Journey. It's great that you used your own handwriting, too. It makes it so much more special and personal.
A fabulous page Neet - those labels certainly are instantly recognisable, and I love the two figures you have chosen to frame you montage. A stunning page with the black background and hand printing
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Maxine
Your point of looking at magazines for type is so true. I think the black background was genius. The ladies in white, the type and your handwriting really stand out on this page. It's a beauty to start with, and even better for type. It worked out well putting the designer names in the middle too. Hope you have a great start to your weekend Neet. Hugs-Erika
A wonderful page for your AJJ theme Neet!
Wishing you a happy weekend,
Alison
What a stunning spread Neet! Those great fashion houses maybe don't have the influence they used to but this page so absolutely pays homage to them! Love how you added the white lettering! Another superb piece of inspiration! Hugs, Chrisx
A fantastic journal spread for your theme Neet. Those magazines do make you think of style, glamour and fashion.
Yvonne xx
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