Friday, June 13, 2014

Final Exam- Part 3

bullet 1:


To complete this photo, the digital artist most likely used the eraser tool to get rid of the fin and the copy shortcut to get two of the same picture; he/she also probably took pictures of the sea. I like it because it shows that unnatural destruction of ecosystems can destroy our Earth and its evolutionary balance.



The digital artist most likely used the place tool to add two pictures to one frame; he/she also might have used scale to exaggerate the model's skinny figure to make his point. Makeup, in addition to lighting, could have been used in the actual shoot to make the model appear ridiculously slim. This photo makes me think because it shows how the "perfect" body is unrealistic (hence, the sketch comment) and how destructive anorexia can be 







For this, The digital artist could have used dodge/burn to make the lighting just perfect. He/ she might have even cropped the picture to make sure a child of color was put next to white babies. For the shoot, the photographer most likely dressed the baby up. It is heartbreakingly amazing to see the story this photo tells. It calls attention to a racist society and the (more so) limited resources given to people of color. It also calls out stereotypes. 




For this photo, the photographer probably took a large-scale picture of the beach and the editor probably brightened the image artificially to make it look happy. It draws attention to the fact that pedophiles are located in bright, happy places, and that we never truly know who is who. The nicest person could be hiding a dark secret.




The photographer probably found this sign located in a certain area and then the photo was cropped to bring attention to that certain place. I like the photo because it brings attention to the fact that air pollution from large corporations are slowly killing us, much like a gun would. It is very clever and highly metaphorical, 


bullet 2:
David Meanix, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Roy Lichtenstein, and Daniele Guido are all very different, but also similar, artists. They are similar in that they all bring interesting, different pieces of work to the art industry. Daniele Guido shows unique hand designs. Roy Lichtenstein produces comic-like pictures unlike any shown before. Andy Warhol uses interesting colors that capture even the most cynical person's eye. Picasso stuns with his odd shapes which form a bigger image. David Meanix creates pictures that appear to be ripped, creating a clever spin on things. Although they do have different fields: Meanix in photography; Warhol in comics; Picasso in cubism; Lictenstein in colorful painting; and Guido in hand art, they all make art an enjoyable experience. Each one of theses artists have been hugely acclaimed. I think their love and devotion for art have, despite the severe differences in the type of art they produce, make them more similar than different.


bullet 3:
My favorite digital art project was the culinary unit. I enjoyed learning how to sharpen and correct tones to make food more appealing. I also loved finding my creative side and building a photoshop "sculpture". The unit was challenging, but it also taught me a lot about photoshop as well as the food industry. As for studio projects, my favorite, by far, was the fashion unit. I loved working with my friends to created an innovative, attractive, and creative outfit. Being able to build a Tinkerbell dress out of raw materials and just glue, tape, and string made me feel so proud of myself. The best part was when all of our hard work paid off and we won the fashion show! This class has taught me how to take beautiful photos, how to edit on Photoshop, and how to create art in the style of famous artists. This class has also taught me, however, about social issues and subjects deeper than fine and digital art.


Thursday, June 12, 2014

Final Exam

My 3 photographers;

Annie Leibowitz- As a woman, it is especially hard to make is in the photography field. Annie Leibowitz, however, is one of the most well-known in the industry. She produces beautiful photos, some which were featured in Vanity Fair. Additionally, she was the last person to take professional photos of John Lennon, just five hours before he died. Her work was even featured in a museum, which is a huge accomplishment for someone in an artistic field. 

Dave Black- Dave Black photographs sports. His stunning and innovative action shots have earned him a spot in slots such as Time Magazine. It's his precision and ability to use light makes every photo interesting to look at. His Olympic photographs are especially favorable. He has captured many famous athletes, such as Michelle Kwan and Michael Phelps.

John Shaw- John Shaw focuses on nature-based photography. His work has landed him in all types of magazines, including National Geographic. At the start of his career, Shaw used multiple cameras, but now he mainly uses one. Shaw has earned an incredible amount of aware. Shaw even received the first Outstanding Photographer Award in 1997.


Dave Black's false profile:







Dave's photo: recreated!

(original)




                                                    (my creation: my sister was my model)



Monday, June 2, 2014

Scratchboard

scratchboard- a type of artwork that involves parts of a black surface being scratched off to create an image

'sgraffito- a type of artwork that involves scratching of a layer of something off to create an image.

Much like scratchboard, with 'sgraffito, you have to scrape something off to produce your image.


my favorite scratchboards:





My own scratchboard (princess edition!):



Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Selfie Surreal

I like this one because it is unique,




I like this one because it is scary but interesting



 I like this one because it is clever.




I like this one because it is humorous


I like this one because the scale is interesting. 





TIPS:
1. Showcase a different emption other than happiness
2. Crop selectively 
3. Include people you love
4. Use a reflexive prop
5. Use good lighting 


This picture represents a lot about who I am. I'm happy most of the time; I tried to display this here. The photo is ironic, however, because it is in the woods, which is one of the only places I hate being... yet I am still smiling. Also, there are three of me. The grey "me" represents me when I have to carry something heavy, like a lot of stress for example (the "me receiving the ride is a metaphor for this). The "me" enjoying a piggy ride represent me when I am stress free and simply "riding" along in life. The little "me" in the sunlight represents me in my favorite activity: I am simply thinking and observing. Life seems to stop and I can just enjoy my mind. This "me" in the picture is small, however, because I rarely get to enjoy moments like that.

I used different lighting in each of the individual pictures incorporated and I also cropped them to fit the image. I used two tips

-levitation was used, as I am in sunlight, as well as scale because I had to scale myself down for it to look like I was receiving a "piggy-back" ride. 

Selfie HW

I have decided to use my homework pass.

Friday, May 2, 2014

How Light Changes Your Face

This video features a young woman. It shows this woman in many different lighting scenarios. It looks as if her facial structure changes with the life. This project serves to show how different light can make a subject look. Lighting is very important in photography.











Fashion Show

click here to see our prize-winning newspaper rendition of Tinkerbell!

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Abstract Art




Abstract art- art technique involving shapes to convey a message, weather than realism
non-objective art- art technique that is completely unrecognizable
non-representational art- art technique that represents an idea- not a definite person or place
abstract expressionism- abstract are which uses a lot of emotion

(all of these terms are related)


5 abstract:





5 color/ black and white:















Cropped:








Abstract pics I took:














My abstract painting: