Project 01 - Research & Precedent Images

Image One

I have chosen this as a precedent images has it is simply awesome, this fantasy blade has wicked curvature, yet a obvious sharpness to it. the 'Chaos Blade'  from PlayStation's God of War is iconic for those who have played the game. Its unique craft gives it an element of fantasy and unrealism that almost contradicts my precedent word 'natural'. It gives a sense of danger, fear and almost evil. As a starting point to work from I think this will make for some fun interactive learning, and some just as unique iterations.

(below: other blades I looked at)

Image Two

moving away from objects I went looking for something to give my iterations aesthetic, and to try and move away from just having a range of shapes. I sifted through a number of patterns this is the one that really stood out to me. Its so simple. The fact that its just a black and white pattern with the curves and grace that make it seem like so much more. Just looking at this I can see what looks like an elegant butterfly, yet it is just a pattern mirrored in perfect symmetry.
(Below: Other patterns I looked at)

Image Three

With one of my words being 'natural' I want something that I could look at as a reference, something with natural colours, and a natural delicacy. Google imaging 'Nature' it came up with various stereotypical nature, bright bright green crap, but this one stood out. A simple Caterpillar on a leaf, but when you look closely at the caterpillar, you see the ruggedness about it, the pincers on the back and the creepy antennae. 

(Below: Other Nature Images I looked at)