photoshop tutorials

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tagbrush

Artist Statement:

In class we learned how to make a tag brush. There were a lot of steps in making this tag brush, but I really like the outcome. It's cool how you can export the brush and then import for another file. The colors used in this make it pop and seem 3D since the brush stamps are only slightly off.

portrait poster

Artist Statement

The objective for this project was to create a portrait of ourselves in illustrator from a picture we liked of ourselves. I decided to use a picture that showed more than just the face because I liked the look of the photo. When designing this portrait I knew that I wanted to focus on me and my body rather than the trees and flowers, so instead I added a cute little design. The use of the bright colors contrast against the skin and dress. I chose the words Free Spirit because I thought this picture conveyed a very laid back and carefree attitude and I wanted to showcase that even more. Overall, I really enjoyed this project and like how it turned out, I'll probably continue using this program for future projects. I actually used Illustrator to design a t-shirt and I learn something new each time I use it.

apple gradient mesh

Gradient Mesh Project

Artist Statement

I loved working on this project. It was so much fun messing around with the gradient mesh tool. It was a little difficult at first for me, but once I got the hang of it, it became pretty cool. This project made me think a lot about different colors and how to make them flow from one color to another. The colors of the gradient mesh don't match up completely with the actual picture but I kind of like it that way. This project in illustrator challenged me quite a bit, but I'm very satisfied with the outcome. The only thing I would add to it would be the little brownish specks that are spotting the apple.

Personal Logo in BW and Color

Black and White Logo

 

 

Color Logo

Artist Statement
At the beginning of this project I really struggled. It was difficult to come up with a logo just in general, but to create a logo that represents me was even more difficult. Once I started to focus on certain designs it became a little easier, and I ended up with the logo I have now. Originally this logo was only have of what I have now, but decided to flip the design and put the two parts together as if it was a puzzle. I'm extremely happy with the finished product and love how sleek and simple it looks. The design of my logo incorporates the letter G for my first name and the number 3, which is my favorite number.

Adobe Illustrator Tutorials

https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-traditional-tunisian-motif-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-29500
https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-retro-chrome-text-effect-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-29048
https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-strawberries-in-a-milk-splash-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-28795