2nd book poster. To Kill a Mockingbird.

Final artwork. Dark Knight.

learning log may 24

-i went on this website http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Photoshop/1
-i learned to make a somewhat 3D abstract from this tutorial: http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorial/Create-an-abstract-3D-render-scene/74749
-i found the steps to create the entire abstract interesting. im  not going to detail it so feel free to check out the website!
-i wonder why people always tend to have an eye for abstract more than other things?
-today's lesson was to go on an adventure and see what i could do
-it is always to help make my art more "out there"

learning log may 22nd

-i worked on my book cover and googled some more photoshop websites http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Photoshop/1
-I learned to make some WASHED UP LABELS :) http://www.tutorialized.com/view/tutorial/Design-a-stylish-washed-up-label-in-Photoshop/75560
-the different labels were really cool and stylish
-i wonder when it is truly necessary to make text stand out and what purpose that makes
- to further acknowledge the different strategies out there for photoshop
-this tutorial is a bit similar to my other one also having to deal with text effects

learning log may 16th

-i began revising some of the little detail mistakes in my new book cover type thing
-i learned to make different textures with the brush tools i have and then doing different strokes with it
-i took a look at other people's texture designs on several websites and some of them were just amazing! with certain brush strokes they made bubbly imprints
-i want to know how much practice and time it took before they could get it to look that great
-today's lesson was simple. it was to make my art appeal to people.
-last session i kind of did the same thing but for this one it's purpose is to bring out my background

learning log may 8

http://www.mccannas.com/pshop/photosh0.htm
-i peeked at a couple guides here: Complete List of Photoshop Tips

- I learned the technique Holy Flaming Batcave, Robin! tip #9, Create a Paper Texture tip #23

- the text flame thing is so awesome?! 
-i want to know what other people think when they see the pic *above*
-the lesson allows me to explore other areas where i haven't yet\
-effects bring out all of my art compared to before

learning log may 4th

http://planetphotoshop.com/category/tutorials
-I spent the class on this particular website: Planet Photoshop
-I learned how to do this tutorial: DARK EDGE VIGNETTE
-it's really cool how i could make my objects stand out a lot more with the dark edge vignette
-i wonder when it's actually really necessary to use this idea to make your picture WOW
-this lesson added to my other tutorials gets me more prepared for harder things
-tutorials are needed and you can do better with them

learning log may 2nd

http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/Photoshop-tutorials
-i spent my class checking out the different tutorials on this website
- I learned How to Turn Lights on Within a Photo Using Photoshop
-I found the whole entire process and guide of the tutorial amazing
-i would like to know if the "lights" can apply to things like the northern lights, if I can make those glow even more
-todays lesson was to get myself more into the world of photoshop
-to be honest this one doesnt entirely connect to what i was doing last class at all

learning log april 30th

-today i worked on a different piece of art and in the end i shall choose which one i prefer and use it for my final project

-i learned how to incorporate my image to the actual meaning of another book im making a poster for

-I found some of the original book covers by other artists very peculiar and in depth

http://www.photoshoplady.com/photoshop-tutorial/category/photoshop-tutorial/
-it's cool website that shows text effects, textures & so on

-sometimes i wonder if a cartoon -type cover and make an adult want to read the book; if it attracts their attention or is it just kids?
-today's lesson was to help me understand what artistic connections can do for a person. like how it makes us feel a certain way or crave for a certain thing
-the details just keep piling on top of each other 

PREZI LINK

http://prezi.com/ppnuw510ct85/my-resume/

Self Evaluation

Criteria	Expectations	Key Questions
Growth New Learning & Improving	EE FME MME AE DNME	How does this work compared to previous work by same person?	it is completely different and it gives a whole new idea, feeling, and meaning. this artwork is supposed to show a world that is not like ours. A picture in my head. The previous artwork was just a beginning and a thing that is supposed to help me into deeper art.
		Does it show more feeling and expressiveness?	it shows a whole new atmosphere and has a unique quality
		Does it show more thought?	it doesn't necessarily show that much more thought but there’s a change and it’s better
		Does it show more skill?	I believe it does, yes.
Creativity & Unexpected Discoveries	EE FME MME AE DNME	How original, innovative, and daring is the work?	the work is very original and i think there a few bold parts from my art. ex. my book cover with its red lips and my digital collage with the glowing tree
		Does it extend or change from past work done by same student?	it is not the same as my past works and provides great change in what techniques were used
Fulfills Assignment	EE FME MME AE DNME	How well does the work solve the problems outlined in this assignment?	it does pretty good showing the layers and such
		Are the variations from the assignment made for a valid reason?	yes b/c it brings out contrast and a different feeling
Care	EE FME MME AE DNME	Is the making of the work appropriate for the style of art being made?	yes I would believe so.
		Didn't rush to get it done, but paid attention to consistency in the work.	It took me longer than I thought to get it done... especially the sketching part because I am not really good at that.
Helpful	EE FME MME AE DNME	Was the student cooperative & generous in discussions & in helping others without doing it for them?	I would say I have helped a couple of people before and a few people has helped me when i asked for it. For ex. Michelle
		Were good questions asked?	I usually don’t talk/ask anybody out of close to where I’m sitting.
Work Habits	EE FME MME AE DNME	Did the student stay on the job?	I stayed on task almost all the time and played around with the different photoshop tools. I figured out some new techniques.
		Were conversations with classmates about the artwork, not other topics?	Sometimes we would talk about other things because there are distractions but usually we are quite quiet and doing our own work.
Composition And Design	EE FME MME AE DNME	Experimenting with principles of design and composition used to make the visual elements work well?	I experimented/tried with a lot of different designs and ways to put my artwork together but I don’t entirely think that I have all the visual elements working well. i have never really been much of an art person.
		Experiments to achieve unity and variation to achieve evocative work? ANSWER: YES IT DOES. IT IS BALANCED

Learning Log

April 26. 2012

-today I worked on my new photoshop project

-I learned to us the filter techniques in photoshop 

-the different effects the filter made were quite exquisite and brings a different world

-how do you apply the effect to only certain and specific parts of the picture
-it was to develop further knowledge of the quality of art
-the flow

Learning Log

April. 24, 2012
-today I began my new digital imagery project assigned to me; used photoshop

-I learned how to organize my layers in a fashion that brings out what they are meant to do; almost 3D

-I googled some images of stick people to help me with come up with my own drawing for my art and I found some of them peculiarly nice and very original

-today's lesson was to help me explore other options/tools that would bring out the mood of my art

-most of the new things I've learned today are things that go on top of the foundation and what I knew from the very beginning

-my question is: are there other programs that can do what I did today, as in make my art more 3D looking?

Book Poster ;D

bashful banff

The deepest feelings are shown in silence...

emancipate. digital collage.

Brush Painting 1