Introduction:

This blog contains all of the research that I have collected on a brilliant photographer who goes by the name of Stephen Gill. I have sourced information on this artist from books, articles, and websites. I believe that it is extremely crucial to research Stephen Gill as much as I possibly can because by doing this I will achieve a good understanding of how he thinks as an artist. I want to attempt to understand how he lives, his views on life in general, and even the concept behind some of his previous work. I think that if I achieve a good understanding of who Stephen Gill truly is I will produce a rather strong final body of work. 
During this assignment I am required to carry a portrait image of Stephen gill around with me wherever I go. This is so that I can attempt to connect with the artist. I am going to try to view my surroundings in a similar way to Stephen Gill. The image displayed below is the photograph of Stephen Gill that I have decided to carry around with me. As I carry this image around on me I need to view this artist as my guide, my mentor, and even my friend. 

Stephen Gill at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

To begin this assignment I am going to take a look at Stephen Gill's official website. I am intending on taking a look through his portfolio and attempt to get a better understanding of the work that this artist has produced in the past. I am also intending on learning a little bit of background information on the history of Stephen Gill. I will also be completing a practice photo shoot. I am looking forward to learning more and more about this artist. I think that Stephen Gill is quite an inspirational artist. I think that I will certainly learn a lot from this artist and his work. 

By the end of this assignment I am hoping to have produced a final series of photographs that have been taken in the style of Stephen Gill, however with my own added twist. It will be interesting to see how this project will go. I am looking forward to discovering how my research and ideas will progress as I make my way through the assignment. 

The image displayed in this post can be found via the following link: http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/photography-and-film/ART309709