http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k9IHOeNjUU&feature=youtu.be

Design Grid

Illustrator Self Portrait from Scan

The New York Times article "America's Moral Volcano" drew my attention to a group of paintings that I honestly never really noticed.  American landscape paintings have never been my favorite, but the works that were discussed fascinated me.  The contrast between the blood red, orange, yellow, and cooler colors in the paintings was very stark and incredibly foreboding.  It reminded me of how we are using pieces of different images to create one whole in this project.  We try to create something cohesive and complete even if the parts are very different, and these paintings seem to have a similar feeling to them.  I am surprised that imagery this fiery and expressive was present at a time of more conservative practices.  Another aspect of the article that made an impression on me was how vivid the underlying message was.  It made me consider how important imagery is in conveying an idea.

Composite vacation.

http://photo.net/learn/digital-photography-workflow/advanced-photoshop-tutorials/converting-to-black-and-white/

Photoshop tutorial on black and white conversions and filters.

Eagle/Shark/Gorrilla?

Intro

1. Previous computer experience-I'm comfortable with most Mac programs and know basic editing     techniques in Photoshop.

2. I hope to gain a better understanding of Photoshop and Illustrator from this class and be able to apply those skills to the art I make.

3. Visual studies is broad enough to include the study of computers and technology that traditional Art History might not include.

4. I'm passionate about traditional analogue photography, film cameras, and the history of photography.

5. There was nothing ahead of him as he walked away from the treeline.  Only the grass and weeds on which he walked were witnesses to his journey, however short it may have been.  He was not able to turn back, set in his path and afraid of what was behind him, though he was not sure why.  It may have been the dried up creekbed, the house burnt down, or the memories of his previous life that kept him moving forward.  He had no choice anymore.