Past and Future Assignment

Past Self-Portrait

 Future Self-Portrait

What I Learned - ARTS 1311

To say that I learned a lot more about the fundamentals and principals of computer design than I expected in these four weeks would be a major understatement. We started off with some drawing and line techniques, then moved on to creating virtual space and experimenting with brushes. I found the virtual space very interesting, as  I could bring in objects from various images and combine them into one. It created different illusions in terms of depth and space. Using the dodge and burn tools effectively was key to creating a realistic image. Practicing with shadows was also important. I learned that artists can distort the lines in an image to place emphasis on certain areas of the image. By changing the foreground and background, one can focus the viewer’s attention to certain parts of the image. Brushes are another useful tool; they add fill, texture, and color. Brusheezy.com is an excellent website for downloading different brushes and stamps; they really add a unique aspect to the image. I found one that stamped faces of classic rock stars. The only limit is one's creativity.

This painting is composed only of single lines.

 This is a great example of using lines in an image to create texture. The painting is by Picasso.

An example of a virtual space image.

Arts 1311 - Line and Brushes

A variation of the previous image.

Arts 1311 - Line and Brushes

Arts 1311 - Virtual Space

Arts 1311 - Rico Cluster