Using Black and White

Original Drawing

Inverted on computer

Cut out progress

Final Illustration finished in Photoshop.

Review:

I really love how inverting the initial drawing has made the detail of the house stand out. Your eyes immediately go to all the detail on the face of the house and the windows. I wasn't sure whether to keep the detail in the roof and the windows but decided to keep it since it shows the era of the building more.
I feel like the finished image really effectively shows the detail of the house, much more than the initial line drawing.



Graphic Artists:
The first artist that comes to mind is Banksy. His art is very striking, bold and has a strong message.

http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1157199.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Olympic%20graffiti%20by%20Banksy

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/74/7a/d6/747ad6b8d16e51912c68950db35373a7--posters-uk-railway-posters.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9b/97/1c/9b971cacf8ed6a090a0989c12192f9eb--posters-uk-railway-posters.jpg

The term 'graphic' image makes me also think of the above style of posters you often see whilst on holiday. Although not black and white they are based on shapes of bold colours and give a very striking image. Often created for seasides, beaches, lighthouses and railways. I think this illustration style is very effective.