I've talked about this project in-depth on my interface with the wider world section. Still, I thought I would make a blog post just showcasing the other images of the final chalkboard illustration and the piece's development. There are also some things I forgot to mention where I talk about it more, but I decided to include them here for further reflection on the project.
I also forgot to mention within my main explanation behind this project that I initially used white chalk instead of the pink chalk marker for the outlines. I did this so that the purple could stand out more as there were legibility issues with just the single colour. On the other hand, because the white chalk wasn't a POSCA marker like the purple was, it could be smudged quite quickly and had a texture that didn't fit in with the overall chalk drawing. This led me to change to the pink POSCA marker, which ended up being better because it made the chalkboard pop more in colour, making it more eye-catching for the students when they entered the bar.
Another reason why it took longer than expected was that I had to completely redo some sections of the menu. My perspective was off when writing the menu, causing me to run out of space and having no room to include additional food options. So if students just looked at the chalkboard for the food menu, they wouldn't know all the possibilities they could have to eat. I could have just left it, but I didn't want to be lazy when creating this piece because I was learning a new medium and creating something for the SU bar (so a live brief, in a way). Despite it being tiring and wanting to be finished, my perfectionism took over. I started that section again to fit all the menu whilst adjusting the illustrations to make them appear less rushed.
The white chalk elements on the first day working on the chalkboard illustration looked rough and messy, so it didn't look as professional. Still, once I switched to the pink POSCA marker, that's when it really tied the overall menu together and having a smooth and sharp finish, unlike the white chalk.
Again, I felt like this was such an unusual task for me to pursue when undertaking so much already in my third year, but by all means, I'm glad I didn't turn down the offer. It allowed me to have so much creative freedom (with the restrictions of a food menu, of course), and I could create something without overthinking it or having to have supporting development work. Not to mention it being a huge learning experience in learning a new medium. If the SU bar wants another chalkboard design, I would gladly do it again as long as they provide their incredible green demon drinks (only kidding...slightly).
Day One:
Day Two (the day I decided to start again):
Day Three (The final day):
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