Sheila Winterbottom
American Gothic High
What kind of illustration is this?
A retro vintage color, folk art references and
mid-century cartoon.
What was the context in which the illustration appeared?
It appeared on the cover of the 420
Times Magazine.
Who is the sender of the illustrated message?
Who commissioned it? 420 Times
Magazine
Who is the intended audience of the illustrate message?
My audience was for a liberal,
contemporary audience that is interested in the changes in our country
What was the purpose of the illustration?
It was to represent and inform its
readers that an article in the magazine was about hemp farmers.
What is the communication objective of the illustration?
The illustrator purposely used a
recognizable image because he liked the message of the original art.
Who is the illustrator? Steve Simpson Where do they live? He lives in Ireland he also works
there.
What medium was the illustration created in?
Digital
Why did I choose this example?
I choose this image because it combined
text and illustration in its imagery. I also chose it because I thought it was
fun how he took a recognizable image and transformed it into something new and
relevant to what the client needed. I also felt like this illustration was
clear with its message, contemporary, relevant, fun and quirky.
