I didn't find Edward Bawden's work to be old fashioned or to look dated.
His work is simplistic, which is similar to the work of my chosen contemporary; Kareem Iliya.
I felt that Bawdens illustrations could be seen today, especially his linographs from Aesop's fables, produced over forty years ago.
Bawden used linography to produce many of his illustrations. This is a variant of the woodcut printing technique, whereby a sheet of linoleum is used for the relief surface. The design is cut into the linoleum, the raised (uncarved) areas representing the mirror image. This is then covered in paint and impressed on paper or fabric, by hand or machine.
By comparison Kareem Iliya's work is produced in watercolour and ink. Often using vibrant colours to highlight specific areas. His work has been described as simplistic and ethereal.
My take on Bawden's lion from Aesop's fable.
Adobe photoshop & illustrator.
Inspired by Iliya; watercolour and ink on watercolour paper.
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