Recently I have studied graphic narratives other than just comic books. Artist Dave McKean has designed and illustrated for magazines and art exhibitions. I took 2 extracts where he has illustrated for adverts, showing the importance of social work. The illustration showed how someone who survived the Holocaust has been aided by social workers allowing them to cope a little easier with their mental damage. Even though Dave used colours that made the pictures look very dated such as yellows and a sepia style theme, his drawings and mix of illustration plus photos gives it a modern art style effect but at the same time shows the development from events in the 1940's to present day. He captions the panels as if we are the social worker, making it persuasive to help. The modern and unique style of Dave Mckean is emphasised by the different panel sizes, they all vary with some overlapping and others at different angles, unlike a classic straight layout.
These illustrations has added to my knowledge of designing graphic narratives showing the different styles rather than the classic comic book. I really like the variation of using illustration and photos. I also like how the panels aren't just in straight lines but overlap and create more of a collage theme. I will definitely take the style of this illustration into account when designing my graphic narrative.
While researching Dave McKean in more detailed I found his work from 1989 where he illustrated the Batman comic "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On A Serious Earth". Studying this showed his own style when illustrating superheroes, a lot different to many of the other Marvel and DC comics.
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