Photoshop Art
In Digital Media this unit, we explored many different types of art in Adobe Photoshop in an attempt to further explore storytelling.
Photoshop Pastel Painting
The first type of art we explored in Photoshop was pastel painting. With the help of the pastel bruh in photoshop we were able to explore this type of art by recreating multiple pieces of pastel paintings and creating our original piece.
Photoshop Watercolor Painting
Similar to pastel painting, we explored watercolor painting in Photoshop with the use of the watercolor brush. We got familiar with this type of art by recreating other pieces, then created an original production.
Photoshop Surreal Composition
In this production, we ventured off from traditional drawing and painting by creating a surrealism piece using images. The skills we used in Photoshop most involved lots of cropping and manipulation of size and color.
Surreal Artist Statement
In my Surreal Project, I tried to go for a creative take on a box with some items that I’d have in real life. This project forced me to think more creatively and be able to take components of large images in order to express my own idea. My initial struggle was figuring out what to make because in my opinion, creating an original image using 4+ individual images is pretty difficult. In addition, finding images that looked good in terms of lighting and color was difficult. If I were to change something I’d probably add more detail to the cardboard box background. I’d do this by taking the texture of another image and blending it with the box. I am most proud of how I was able to blend my items with the clouds. This project has essentially made me more comfortable with trial and error. In addition, it has made me appreciate the original surrealism pieces that I have seen.
Photoshop VR 360 Gallery
For this production, we explored finding new ways to display our work creatively. Within Photoshop we were able to create a 360 degree gallery that displayed our work.
Before and After Project
For this watercolor project, I used a picture of a flower I took from my backyard. I used that as my original photo and then used Adobe Photoshop edits to give it a watercolor effect. I also manually used some techniques to make the watercolor effect look more real.
Multi-Layered Art Project
During this production, we were assigned to create laser cut art (in my case stacked wood) in an attempt to convey a special message. For my stacked wood art, I decided to tell the story of where I see myself in the future. I used a tortoise to represent myself, and the Philippine star as a representation of my roots. I made this production in Adobe Illustrator.
Multi-Layer Art Videos
Multi-Layer Artist Statement
My purpose for this project was mainly to create a representation of what I see myself doing in the future. I hope in the future I will get to have many new experiences with whatever I do and wherever I go. This was represented by the tortoise in the center. Although, I hope to experience new things, I will also make it just as important to always remember my roots, which is represented by the Philippine star. I was able to grow during this project because after learning many new skills in Adobe After Effects, I was able to implement them in specific ways. I was pretty satisfied with my production, however if I were to change one thing I would probably add more detail to my 3D assembly video. What I am most proud of about this project is how all components of my final product all serve a purpose which is evident in the 3D video and in the actual wood cutout. I will use what I learned from this project in future projects by implementing more of my personal experiences in to my productions because when doing so, the end product feels more significant and meaningful.