Bio
Multimedia illustrator focusing on visual storytelling, fashion-related, and manga illustrations. streetwear graphic design, manga/ comic illustration. Producer of bold and conceptual clothing graphics. Studied at TCNJ and Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan c/o 2020.
Project Overview
Bansheeyume Is a multimedia narrative experience that aims to tell the story of Bansheeyume through use of streetwear fashion, and digital art & manga. All graphics will be created through digital means and will have an accompanying online store to sell related streetwear merchandise. The goal of the project is to bring fresh a spin to streetwear fashion by creating a narrative-driven project that can be enjoyed through fashion and other visual media.
Creative Challenge
Which this project, there was more so a niche within the streetwear and manga media that I wanted to fill as it felt like the best fit for me as a creator.
Process and Tools
- MacBook Pro 15 in
- Wacom Cintiq 13in.
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Adobe After Effects CC
- Clip Studio Paint EX
Inspiration
Fashion, Streat Fashion, Digital illustration, Manga, Japanese Culture Inspired by creators such as Takashi Murakami, Yoko Shimamura, Otomo Katsuhiro, Masashi Kishimoto and Tetsuya Normura.
Professional Goals
I want to take this project beyond senior thesis and continue to develop it until I can create a career in producing it on a larger scale. During the project development cycle, I was able to create things such as character sheets, scripts, motion graphics, and illustrations that I want to pursue on a professional level.
Biggest Hurdle
The largest hurdle was the effects of COVID-19 as equipment and a source of income became unavailable. By downsizing the project greatly and receiving an emergency grant from the department, I was able to proceed further with the project.