week 10

Craft: My craft for my first actual layout was to focus on the image. Using the box tool I drew a box which I then went to file and placed in my picture. I had to crop the image down so there was no space except for the white around the image. To make the smoke bubbles I took the circle tool and drew a few different size circles. I then took the white pointer tool and distorted the circle to look for like bubbles. With the fonts I took the font tool and added individual words into the smoke bubbles. I used the font called cracked. I then made the colors of the bubbles a gradient of green and white and then the fonts black.

Concept: My concept for this page was to concentrate on the image. I centered the image into the fold of the layout to make it the focus.

Composition: The colors of the fonts and smoke bubbles compliment the image.This makes the image pop out more because of the colors being replicated in the title.

week 9

Craft: This was the first time using InDesign in this class. We practiced making page layout with one of our previous projects. I used one of my shoes that I created. First I took the box tool and made a medium size box where I wanted my picture to be placed. Then I kept that box highlighted and went into 'file' and chose 'place'. From there I chose a picture that I wanted to be in that box. After it was placed I moved it around until it was how I wanted it to look. Then I took the box tool again and made boxes where I can place text. Then I did the same procedure as with placing the picture and put text into the boxes.

Concept: At this point I didn't have a concept or style for my pages.

Composition: Same as with concept, I was just practicing and learning

week 7

CRAFT: With this project we used the style pen tool and the writing pads. I really like sketchy looks and layered looks. When making these objects I started with a basic 2pt pen stroke and drew out the outline very quickly with added lines to show movement. After drawing my basic shape I used a different color and drew over the first shape with a different way to describe the object. If the first shape had vertical lines, I would probably then use horizontal or diagonal lines for the next. I would then use either the charcoal stroke or the watercolor stroke for one of the shapes. I layered each picture with both the charcoal and the watercolor, either one on top or another. I always used black and a bright color, like green, yellow, and red.
CONCEPT: My concept was to show motion in the picture even though it doesn't have a background.
COMPOSITION: To show motion a used a lot of diagonal lines and the layers also add to the look of motion. My favorite car to shoe motion is the green one. The black charcoal lines overlaying the green watercolor really bring out the direction of the picture. The lines are vertical yet curve into the wheels. This gives a direct look at the wheels and shows my idea of motion.

week 8

Craft: My craft was the same as when I made the cars. I first used a thin stroke and drew out the background. Then I changed the stroke into a charcoal or watercolor type. After I drew out the background which was all in black, I went back and added color to the inside of each object. None of the objects are completely filled, they are just sketchy.

Concept: When I was first drawing the backgrounds I didn't know where to draw them at. I didn't like the idea of just a street or wherever a car may be. So since I am a Big Lord of the Rings fan I drew the cars in a scene from each book.

Composition: The darkness of the lines and sketchy colors make the picture look unreal. Since all the scenes are fictional the colors and lines do not have to be realistic.

week 6

"THE ALLEY SHOE"
"SUGAR KISSES SHOE"
"SEX ON THE BEACH SNEAKER"

Craft: To create these different looks for my first completed shoe, I thought alot about a scene and a different concept. For "the alley shoe" I darkened alot of the colors and made the inner details red and bloody looking. I still kept alot of the gradients in the shoe and the small details, like in the laces and face of the shoe. It give it that rugged look still but the red and black make it scary looking. With the "sugar kisses shoe" I just wanted to get all cute. I used an already created color pallette that had alot of pastel colors. I believe it was actually called candy. I eliminated alot of the writing on the box and also changed the 'subway' name to say 'candy'. This just adds to the concept of the picture. Then in the "sex on the beach sneaker" I played with the colors to make is look like a sunset on the beach. I kept all the gradients and also added more colors to each gradient to add to the sunset look. I created the shoe with all light yellows and oranges with a little red for the sun. With the background I added alot of blues and whites with a hint of purple and green. This lets the gradients describe the ocean. I removed all the writing on the box.

Concept: I had a different idea for all the new shoes. They are pretty obvious with the title yet the colors bring out a hidden concept. The "alley shoe" you would describe as being scary and dirty, yet when I was thinking of it I was actually hinting towards the store in downtown Chicago, but then the colors emerged and changed my idea. I was happy with the result.

Composition: Every shoe has a different feel to them. The candy shoe has many bright colors and makes me happy. The scary alley shoe makes me wonder and feel nervous with all the dark colors and reds, plus the title helps too. With the beach shoe the colors are warm and relaxing.