Sarah's Graphic Art

Yay! I Taught Myself How to Paint..A Toucan?!

2011-02-11T12:00:00.000-08:00

We were to use everything we've learned with color theory to create another texture project this time with an animal. Since I was running out of paints, I chose a toucan. Hoping I would run out of everything at the same time. I didn't want to have a lot of leftover in one color. So we started out with explorations in texture and colors.

During the explorations I hated painting over the texture modeling and didn't like the look once I was finished, so I decided I wouldn't use it on the toucan. I added only small parts on the flowers. So for the toucan I added implied texture and tried to emphasize the feathers.

Since it is widely known I can't paint. I used a really tiny brush and held my breath the whole time. I finished right before I passed out. I also added some glaze on the beak for some shine and what else? TEXTURE!

For my next trick a little less texture and maybe some prints?! To be continued...

Tulips

2011-01-25T14:17:00.000-08:00

For this project we were to take two different words and create a design for both of them that would relates to each word. I had a list of 50+ opposites which I narrowed down to 12. I finally picked two names on the list not words. They were Lichtenstein and Ruysch. After learning about Rachel Ruysch in art history I became obsessed with her. That was in like October and, I am still drawing floral still-lifes. They only problem I can't paint. I have had lots of design classes never a paint class. So this project was me doing the best with what I had.

Leaf Project

2011-01-25T13:37:00.000-08:00

The assignment was to create a design using leaves. I started by picking leaves with a wide of hues, texture, and shape. I had some leftover illustration board that I didn't want to throw away so I made three small designs. I started by loosely painting the background with punchy colors that would compliment the colors of the leaves. I also exposed parts of the background by removing parts of the leaves. I also added cut paper that mimicked the edges and hue but not necessarily value of the leaves.

Lamp

2010-10-20T19:52:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to play with the gradient mesh tool for some time now, and the lamp on my desk had some very pretty shapes to it. Which means, it's time for an illustration. This of course, was done in illustrator with the shape tool, and the colors with the gradient mesh tool. It was more of a challenge than I thought it would be, and I became obsessed. I've got about 12 hours in it, and pleasantly satisfied with the outcome.

Interview Layout

2010-08-22T17:41:00.000-07:00

I did this for my page layout class. I was happy just because we were working with InDesign instead of the dreaded Quark. I love doing layouts. I love the organization, and neatness they require. Once again, the house illustration was done using all shapes. As well as the ball and chains. I enjoyed this because we got into the nitty-gritty of InDesign. It really showed me what this program can do.

Camera Lens

2010-08-22T17:15:00.000-07:00

You know how I love my illustrations. I especially love them with the added challenge of using only the shape and pathfinder tools. This is once again all shapes, but the real challenge was getting the values just right. I wore out my swatch panel. I merged this with a previous project so you can see what's in my lens. I am pretty happy with it, but as always look out for updates.

Light Bulb

2010-01-03T19:58:00.000-08:00

I liked working on the Corkscrew so much I wanted to do something again using the same method. I was also feeling like I wanted to do something creative on my own without an assignment. So I was walking around my apartment when I looked at this lightbulb. I made using the shape tool in Illustrator.

Analecta Submission Poster

2009-10-25T13:27:00.000-07:00

The Analecta is IUSB's premier literary magazine. My husband is friends with the Editor in Chief, and I of course volunteered to help this year. This project was fun because I was able to do pretty much whatever I wanted. It always challenging to put on paper what not only what I want, but more importantly the client. This is different than past Analecta posters, in that it has a more sophisticated look that depends on the typography more than on impressive graphics. This was done pretty fast though only 3-5 hours on this one. Which makes sense because we were going for more of an ad piece than art piece.

I'm Having Trouble Reading The Map

2009-10-13T21:09:00.002-07:00

This was is the first big project in my Computer Art and Design class. It's a personal map of a place, and events. The background was made with shapes, while the words were drawn. The picture was extracted in Photoshop. I worked on it longer than planned (10-18 hrs) but I am happy with the end result.

Cork Screw

2009-09-21T18:30:00.000-07:00

This was also done for my Graphic Design class, we were to pick an item out a box and illustrate it. All of the shapes are from the Shape and Pathfinder tool in Illustrator: it was one of the first times I didn't hand draw everything in an illustration. That was fun because it was more of a challenge for me. This is one where I just want to keep working on it.

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Carousel Horse

2009-09-14T15:19:00.000-07:00

This is an illustration of a picture I took in my hometown of Logansport, In.

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Hope Comes in Circles

2009-09-11T16:43:00.000-07:00

The assignment was a study in complimentary colors. We had to pick the colors and use basic shapes to see how the colors vibrate. I was having a hard time figuring out what shapes to use and how to use them. I always listen to Ingram Hill (google them) when I'm working and this was the first time one of their lyrics helped me out. "Hope comes in circles and pain fades away." The song is called Four Letter Word and one of my favorite.