Final Project

For my final project, I created my image with a tutorial from my previous blogpost.  It is just a simple photo of a beach with a rainbow.  However, I did add one photo to make my art more attractive.  I used a photo of a dolphin, jumping out of the water.  I added this, and it made my art pop.  Next, I used a quote that I found on on the internet and it is, "Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy."  This sends a clear message to everyone.  Last, I made it 10 by 8 photoshop document at 200 dpi.  Adding the quote made my image graphic design, as it motivates, is an opinion, and sends a clear message to everyone.

"Rainbow In Photoshop" Tutorial

For my final 50 points of the needed 200 points in the fourth quarter, I decided to do a simple tutorial on how to create a rainbow in photoshop.  This was an easy ten step tutorial, yet portrays a very well designed scene.

For the first part of my project, I used an image of a sandy beach as the background for the Rainbow.  This was a very simple, yet effective picture.

For the second and final part of my project, I added a radial gradient with rainbow colors.  I switched the opacity level to 45%, and there you have it.  A rainbow in Photoshop.

Alphabet Name Project

For my second project, I used Photoshop and assembled my name while using text tutorials.  I simply used a different tutorial for every letter in my name.  The website I used for the various tutorials was:  http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/.  I placed each letter in a different photoshop file, then when I was done, I brought all the letters on to one document.   

Fire Text Project

For my first project, I used Photoshop to create a Fire Text image.  The tutorial I followed to make this image was:  http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects-tutorials/dramatic-text-on-fire-effect-in-photoshop/.  I really like the way this image came out.  It is a very unique design that took some hard work.  What I like best about this photo is the way it attracts the eye through the orangish color.