Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Inspired By...

Original
Mine


 I was inspired by Keith Robinson. I liked how his people looked like cartoons from some kind of show. I took that idea and made the characters in my picture. His background is also very detailed but it's blurred  in the picture. I wanted to have detail in my background too but I wanted to show it off.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Elements and Principles of Design

(definitions under photos)

LINE
Line can be considered in two ways. The linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet.


SHAPE
A shape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form. A positive shape in a painting automatically creates a negative shape.


DIRECTION
All lines have direction - Horizontal, Vertical or Oblique. Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquillity. Vertical gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness. Oblique suggests movement and action



SIZE

Size is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another.




TEXTURE
Texture is the surface quality of a shape - rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc. Texture can be physical (tactile) or visual.


COLOR
Also called Hue


BALANCE
A large shape close to the center can be balanced

by a small shape close to the edge. A large light
toned shape will be balanced by a small dark toned
shape


GRADATION
Gradation of size and direction produce linear perspective. Gradation of of colour from warm to cool and tone from dark to light produce aerial perspective. Gradation can add interest and movement to a shape. A gradation from dark to light will cause the eye to move along a shape.


REPETITION
Repetition with variation is interesting, without variation repetition can become monotonous.


CONTRAST
Contrast is the juxtaposition of opposing elements eg. opposite colours on the colour wheel - red / green, blue / orange etc. Contrast in tone or value - light / dark. Contrast in direction - horizontal / vertical.
The major contrast in a painting should be located at the center of interest. Too much contrast scattered throughout a painting can destroy unity and make a work difficult to look at. Unless a feeling of chaos and confusion are what you are seeking, it is a good idea to carefully consider where to place your areas of maximum contrast.


HARMONY
Harmony in painting is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements. eg.adjacent colours on the colour wheel, similar shapes etc.


DOMINANCE
Dominance gives a painting interest, counteracting confusion and monotony. Dominance can be applied to one or more of the elements to give emphasis


UNITY
Relating the design elements to the the idea being expressed in a painting reinforces the principal of unity.eg. a painting with an active aggressive subject would work better with a dominant oblique direction, course, rough texture, angular lines etc. whereas a quiet passive subject would benefit from horizontal lines, soft texture and less tonal contrast.
Unity in a painting also refers to the visual linking of various elements of the work.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Illustrate A Song


Usher - U Don't Have To Call

Intro(2x)
Yo after tonight
Don't have your girl around me
True playa for real
Ask my n**** Pharrell


Situations will arise
In our lives
But U got to be smart about it
Celebrations with the guys
I sacrified
'Cause I knew U could not sleep without it
Meanwhile I...
I loved U
U were my girl
U see I...
Thought the world of U
But you're still leavin' baby

U don't have to call
It's okay girl
'Cause I'm gonna be alright tonight (2x)

Aw girl
Your face is sayin' why
Tears in eyes
Should've been more smart about it
Should've cherished me
Listenin' to friends, now it's the end
And again
No story can end without it
Damn right I loved U
You were my girl
U see I...
Thought the world of U
But you're still leavin' baby


U don't have to call
It's okay girl
I'm gonna be alright tonight

Gonna boogie tonight
'Cause I'm honestly too young of a guy
To stay home
Waitin for love
So tonight
I'm gonna do what a single man does
And that's party


U don't have to call
It's okay girl
I'm gonna be alright tonight (3x)

Gonna boogie tonight
'Cause I'm honestly too young of a guy
To stay home
Waitin for love
I'm gonna do what a single man does
And that's party


U don't have to call
It's okay girl
I'm gonna be alright tonight (3x) 

I'm not waiting at home for you

Bye, bye

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Friday, August 20, 2010

Collage




I chose to make a collage of Drake because I look up to him. I like the fact that he is already a respected rapper when he just released his first album 2 months ago. This collage shows his mixtape covers, performances, and how he covered magazines based off the hype of his mixtapes. He proves that true talent does still succeed.