Part 1_Research and Reference.

I have chosen the artworks from Lohmuller Gyuri, a Romanian artist.

His paintings's art movement are mainly on Surrealism Art.

Surrealism is developed principally in the 20th century.

It stresses the subconscious or non-rational significance of imagery.

It features the elements of surprise or unexpected juxtaposition.

I love his artworks because of his creativity and the color tone used,

which make the artworks seem to be more outstanding.

Besides, the unexpected elements match in the artworks surprised me.

I found some indescribable feelings while i looking at his artworks. 

 Lohmuller Gyuri


He is a self-taught painter,
which has little recognition received in the form of awards and exhibitions.
But still, he never give up.

His motto,

“If I ever make a good painting, I will be excused for being a painter.”

He is willing to share his inner world, which reflect his deepest emotions through the artworks.

"The emotion", he says, "is Art."

"Bridge over the Winter"

LohMuller Gyuri

Oil in Canvas - 31 inches x 24 inches

http://en.artscad.com/A.nsf/Opra/SRVV-78RQD7

Surrealism art:
Stressing the subconscious or non-rational significance of imagery.
It features the elements of surprise or unexpected juxtaposition.


Principle:

Hierarchy: the middle largest piece - dominance in the design.
Balance: asymmetrical - left portion heavier than right portion.
Proximity: placement of each piece of the pictures
Unity: the pieces of pictures are related to each other - harmonious blend of all elements (color, space, shape, line).
Rythme: the arrangement of the bricks ( top - well arranged, bottom - the bricks dropping), the arrangement of trees. All these create a visual rhythm.

Elements:


Shape: Irregular shape - pieces (shadows bring out the 3D form), bricks. Rectangular - Door.
Color: Dark orange as background to bring the contrast with the pieces. Soft color tone for the pieces is to bring out the romance feel. Bright color at the left second piece is to attract reader's attention and brings out the feel of hopes.
Line: uneven line - edge of pieces. thinner line - bricks. curl line - scarf holding by the lady

"Learning to see"
Lohmuller Gyuri
Oil on canvas - 17 inches x 22 inches
http://en.artscad.com/A.nsf/Opra/SRVV-6NTKVN

Figurative art:
Human figure or even animal figure - eye in the middle, body figure

Principle:
Hierarchy - emphasize, dominance - the eyes breaking through the wall.
Balance - symmetrical  - if split down middle, it seems to be similar for the both sides.
Unity/ Variety - the arrangement of the bricks, magnifying glass, cupboard create a feeling of completeness
Rhythm - arrangement of the bricks

Elements:
Color: light color at the top is to draw reader's attention, and dark color at the bottom is to make the contrast.
Line: thicker line to thinner line, blurred line to clearer line.
Shape: rectangular - bricks in 3D form, circle - eye iris, magnifying glass in 3D form.
Texture: glossy - portraying the reflection's on the eye.

I found this is amazing typography art because it is solely created by letters and numbers.
So, I will choose this as the basic Typography concept for my coming design.

Conclusion:
These two Surrealism artworks inspired me to have a basic concept for my coming design, which I can use the unexpected design match to bring out the messages of my design title to be more outstanding.

Reference:
Lohmuller Gyuri Art Gallery : http://en.artscad.com/@/LohmullerGyuri
Creative Typography are : http://www.68ds.com/2009/10/25-sets-of-smashing-and-creative-typography-art/