Art Deco Photoshop Project 1

In this project, I used Adobe Photoshop to create a fantasy golf scene.  I tried to stress the idea that golf in Florida can be luxurious and fun.  In this particular project, it could either be a fantasy, or reality.

To begin with, I used a combination of different photos to create my scene.  I used the 17th Hole at TPC Sawgrass, one of the most iconic holes in all of golf.




Next, I used a photo of Tiger Woods, on the putting green.
















Also, I used a picture of Tiger Woods' golf bag.

















                          
                              I then used an image of Tiger Woods' caddy, Stevie Williams.  I used a Photoshop tool to erase the area behind Williams.  Because I had trouble finding the eraser tool, I used a tutorial in helping me do so.






BEFORE



AFTER

http://www.muymono.com/tutorials/photoshop/erase-background-photoshop/ helped me in removing the space surrounding Stevie.








  






The last photo I used was a golf ball that Tiger Woods would be putting with.

Finally, I brought the existing images together, and displayed a scene that people can only dream of.  Tiger Woods, on the most iconic hole in golf, is as good as it gets.  I used the type tool to simply write "FLORIDA".  I applied the filter option in Photoshop to make the image look different.  This project attracts the eye to visiting this surreal place on your next getaway.

Color Theory Movie

Color Theory Movie

Color Theory Movie

Logo Advice

Initial Logo:  For this logo, I used a blue box as my background to help make the letters pop.  I used the "Myriad Pro" font to soften the letters.  Also, with the help of Pathfinder, I added the text and grouped it.  I like this design because it is simple, but effective.  What do you think?

Name Logo:  For the name logo, I used two rounded rectangles with a sky and navy blue color.  I also bolded the font, "Blackoak Std" to, again, make the text pop.  This logo is not very complex, however, I think it does the job.  What do you think?

Symbol Logo:  One of my favorite things to do is play golf.  I used a golf club and tee, with the dot in "J" as the golf ball.  This is definitely my favorite logo because it incorporates both golf and my name.  I used a simple "Times New Roman" font and grouped the letters together.  What do you think of this logo?

Logo Practice

Project Description: My project was made with the help of Adobe Illustrator.  Adobe Illustrator helped me in creating constructions with stacked text, ligatures, and letters as an object.  In this project, I did not use any tutorials because my teacher explained the directions to us in class.

New Skills, Processes & Tools Learned:

1. Skills: Live trace, group and ungroup, creating outlines
2. Processes: Adjusting fonts to make them objects
3. Tools: Pen tool 

Project Reflection: I feel as though working in creating logos was one of my better projects thus far.  I do feel it took me a bit more time than several others, however, I fully grasped the ideas to each construction.  The help from a few classmates also helped me learn more without having to seek out the help of a teacher.  I greatly enjoyed this project.

Participation/Project: 9/10.  I did well with the project, but I could have participated more.

Illustrator Days 8-12

Project Description:  In my project, I used Adobe Illustrator to create various shapes and patterns.  I constructed two keys, with help from the compound path tool.  I made circles with different levels of transparency and opacity.  I made a pear with the brush tool.  I also made star configurations with the brush tool.  I used a tutorial to guide me through this practice.  Day 8: Using Brushes | Day 9: Creating Compound Paths | Day 10: Working with Color and Strokes | Day 11: Editing Objects, Layers & Groups | Day 12: Transparency & Graphic Styles

New Skills, Processes & Tools Learned:

1. Drawing Tools: Brush Tool
2. Windows: Graphics Window, Transparency Window, Brush Window
3. Skills: Reflection, Transparency, Creating Compound Paths

Self Reflection:  I feel as though I did a pretty good job on this Illustrator Practice.  Some parts took a bit longer than others, however, I figured them out along the way.  I felt as though the hardest part was making the circles transparent and opaque.  This gave me the most trouble, and it also took me the longest.

Participation/Project: 8/10.  I feel that some parts of the project I performed well, and others I struggled with.