Graphic Design Battle - iStock Steel Cage

My general outlet for self expression is found at a little site called iStock. Designers accross the globe display their skills and creativity in a virtual Photoshop Cage match.

Here are the images from my latest battle

Sanctuary

Anaklusmos vs Leviathan

Dances with Birds

At Worlds End

We are at peace...Always

Homage to a Master - Ikko Tanaka

Ikko Tanaka is a well known graphic designer who is noted for his incorporation of Japanese tradition and International style. His work often crosses language and cultural barriers. The work I have selected to anaylze is a poster that utilizes simple geometric shapes found in every culture to form a figure that is rooted in his own culture.The color scheme chosen is found in traditional Japanese artwork.The formation of the shapes around the eyeas create a reference to the stereotypical slant that is present in the eyes of Asian people. Everything that the image itself represents seems to come from the designer's own culture.

Homage to a Master: Henryk Tomaszewski

Henryk Tomaszewski is widely considered as a modern master of graphic design. Creating posters that have thrilled and intrigued viewers for over 50 years, his work stands as an icon in creative expression.

Being of Polish descent, his portfolio embodies what  we have come to associate with European design and culture.

Michelangelo's David - A Study of Form and Function

As we learn from observation and in practice in our own art, all of our works will hold a function or purpose. Many times this purposes comes in the form of a message. In contemporary graphic design, the message that accompanies the artwork is the key and must outweigh any visual stimulation or enjoyment.

iStock steel cage competition

I am currently engaged in an online photomanipulation contest at iStockphoto.com. This is my 1st of 5 images for the battle.