Routine

So turns out I did not drink enough coffee to really get a cool image. I do kind of like this though.  You can see the details in the filters which is a good thing in my opinion.  I also plan on adding to this piece.  That meaning I'm still collecting coffee filters and hopefully can do something really neat with them one day. 

Inspiration from Routine

I never thought of routine as a source of inspiration.  I mean, if anything, I would think of routine as something boring.  That you have to use your imagination to make daily life more exciting.  However, I do understand how routine creates comfort and relieves stress in a way.  It's like if something falls out of place, it can cause stress; such as if your late for class or you didn't get to eat breakfast.  We try our best to get back into the groove of things.  It is a beautiful thing, routine.  I just never expected it to be something visually beautiful.  I guess the exception is if your daily routine is painting with water colors. 

Wagner

For 2D this week, we went to the Wagner Museum of science, I think it's called.  Not gonna lie, it creep-ed me out a little.  I mean, the stuff in there was definitely interesting, but I can't get over the fact that the taxidermy made even the otters and squirrels look evil and that i saw what I think to be the remains of a preserved human finger.  Anyway, we had to critique the format of the exhibit.  I thought it was just a little funny, some of the things that were put in the same categories.  I kind of think they did according to furry the critters were.  I mean one of the displays had weasels, raccoons, a sea lion and an American panther all in the same case. INTERESTING.

Book binding

I've binded my first book today.  No offense, but I don't know if our instructor knew what she was doing, but it was actually pretty fun to do.  I like being able to say from now on, "yes i know how to bind books, its easy." You know, because of all the people that will ask me if i can bind a book for them.  I also just thought of good Christmas presents though.  Between this and the molds I made in 3D, I don't know if i will have to buy anything for anyone.  I kind of wish that we could do more hands on activities during our lecture more often.  Note to self, if I'm ever worthy to speak at a Tyler lecture, give the people something to do while I talk.

Landscape

So i have two options here...
I like both the night time scene or the daytime scene.
Can't make up my mind so I've decided to just post both of them.

As for the project.  I enjoyed it.  It took me a while to figure out what i wanted to make, but I actually think this is a nice representation of me and my friends from home if we had our own fantasy world. 

notes to self

• for printing, everything needs to be saved as a tiff at the end 
• all of your layers have to be flattened
• has to be set up as an rgb file
• resolution has to be 200 or more dpi
• 19x13
• ink next door with luster image is $6.50
• for mat paper its $5.55
• submit at least 2 images for show... print 4 images
• they have rolls for bigger projects/prints but you need to set it up beforehand- they want the file
• do not do this before class because there is not enough time
• print illustrator files
• safe as command d and save to desktop as flattened image
• once saved go to file export and export it as a tiff
• resolution high
• color mode rgb
• dpi 300 and save
• give file to ppl in office
• print photoshop files
• save directly as tiff from photo shop
• make sure its flattened in rgb and 300 dpi
• flatten artwork in layers section

Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo

This week two artists visited us.  They started out as architects and expanded their talents into the field of art, which apparently is a big no, no.  But they had really interesting stuff.  I particularly enjoyed their photos of billboards.  It made a very pleasant series.  I just really enjoyed the vintage feel they had, with all the billboards being set up different ways, some were broken down and some had cute messages on them.  It is an interesting subject to take up.  I mean, who knew billboards, could inspire such great things.  And by great things I do not mean the photos, even though they are pretty cool.  But anyway, these two made that sculpture for the US border and I thought it was the craziest looking thing.  And by crazy I mean really beautiful.  It was an interesting concept to put the sky in a frame and capture something that seems so limitless.  Also, I really appreciated how well these two seemed to work together.  They went to school together and have been working with each other ever since.  They seem like a great duo who do make fantastic work.

trANSformation pt 2

 

I think these are a little better.  Natural lips work much better with the baby's complexion.  I think the elephants are  kinda awesome, I love mixing black and white with color.  The lobster claws are actually the same thing.  I didn't save my changes right I guess so my alterations didn't make it.  It really didn't look that different though.

Scan Project

I drink Coffee everyday.  I know this is part of my routine because without it, I would probably fall over into a deep sleep mid critiques.  So, the objects I plan to use for this project are coffee filters.  Hopefully, even with their lack of color, I will be able to make a somewhat interesting image.

Transformations

I think its safe to say i need some work with this one...

Retouching Images

Retouching was very easy; and therefore, I like it a whole lot.  The tools were pretty fun to use and I actually really enjoyed bringing the picture back to life.

Before -----> After

Tuesday Lecture

This week we had current students come in and talk to us about internships.  It was nice to see what accomplishments these people made.  The one girl was only a sophomore and was already an apprentice to her 3D teacher.  I thought that was pretty cool.  Another girl got to work with Hallmark.  That was also exciting to hear because, I think anyway that Hallmark is kinda a big deal.  I feel like I got the most help and advice from this girl.  Do not be shy is what I learned from this girl.  She certainly was not a quiet character and I believe it is obvious that this quality really helped her progress.  I wouldn't mind working for Hallmark someday.  Especially since it was a paid internship.  Kinda awesome! I mean graphic design is not exactly what I want to get into, but the opportunity in general is a great thing.  That is what I am so excited about going to Temple.  We are given so many opportunities to prepare us for a successful future.  These kids who spoke to us are proof.