My first, and personal favorite, banner features a pretty snazzy typographic effect on the word "Clarksburg." Of all the banners I created, I'd definitely select this one to be the overall best-crafted. The choice of making the divide at the bottom of the banner a hill, in my opinion, was a smart one. On the other hand, I definitely failed some of the obvious requirements of the project, such as not using any images other than those provided, but whatever. The silhouette was drawn by me, so there's no chance of that being copyrighted or anything like that. I think it's better to sacrifice a grade than sacrifice my dignity in condoning something as strange as using half of a mascot. I'd get it if this was supposed to be a challenge, that I could understand. However, the actual usage of the half-head throughout the school creates doubt in my mind that this split coyote was purposeful, and not a simple excuse to allow this behavior to continue. This banner serves as a tribute for when I officially lost my mind (kind of like the coyote we were supposed to use!). In the making of this banner, I had no idea what I was doing, and I think that shows pretty clearly. The whole banner is off-balance and strange. I think I had a good idea going here, but ultimately just flopped in execution. I had a longtime struggle with the decision of whether or not to add "Home of the Coyotes" on the side, so I made two banners. Again, I used the wrong coyote, but I think the ears perking up just look way cooler than a jaw dropping. Sometimes we have to work outside the system to achieve change.
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pattern:
a combination of qualities, acts, tendencies, etc., forming a consistent or characteristic arrangement texture: 1. the visual and especially tactile quality of a surface. 2. the characteristic physical structure given to a material, an object, etc., by the size, shape, arrangement, and proportions of its parts Pattern and texture are very different, and it is essential to know their differences. Texture, given to any object to indicate its feel, indicates how smooth, rough, spiky, soft, or fluffy any one thing is. A pattern is a series of shapes or colors placed in a consecutive way so as to be predictable and repeating. I could recreate one of these artworks by adding more hands and squirming cats to my artwork. I could also add a color for accent, as used in 3/5 of the artworks shown.
The refine edge tool in Photoshop "refines" the current selection, and reconsiders the surrounding elements to make the selection more precise. Within the refine edge tool is the radius slider. This slider, as it suggests, regulates the radius in which Photoshop is allowed to refine the selection. The wider the radius, the less accurate the selection, the more is selected. To see the full impact of the radius slider, a box marked "show radius" can be checked off to limit the viewer's observance to just the added selection (the radius). When "show radius" is checked, the center of the object is obscured from view, leaving only the surrounding selection. The polygonal lasso is best for displaying the power of the refine edge tool. This tool, obvious as it may be, creates only closed shapes with straight lines (also known as "polygons"). It is best for selecting polygons. Unlike its lasso counterpart, it cannot make curves. The fact that, using the refine edge tool, one can create a circular, precise selection with the initial selection of a polygon vividly displays Photoshop's incomprehensible power.
This is a tearoom built atop a tree. It is a work of architecture by Hiroshi Nakamura in Japan. Hanging from the branches of a 300-year-old tree, this magnificent structure flabbergasts even the youngest viewers of artworks. The artist explores the technique of crows' nest building, in which birds find discarded clothing hangers to uphold their homes. Heroshi Nakamura used this as inspiration, using coat hangers to uphold his building without causing significant damage to the tree. I find interest in this artwork because tree houses are awesome. Who doesn't love tree houses? I always wanted a tree house when I was younger. They're so fun. This peculiar sculpture of furniture design is by Stelios Mousarris, and it is positively stellar. I can't find the words to properly comet on this. The artist took inspiration from childhood dreams of space and exploration. This work will truly blow away any viewers; it's so out of this world. I think the clever and childish design will cause all different types of people to gravitate to this work, and not be alienated. Jokes aside, let's be Ceres. This table really is awesome. This is clearly a prototype, but once the rocket ships are decorated, it could really become a manifestation of every kid's dream to have a floating table. Just look at the little puffs of smoke. It's specifically designed to be comical and fun, and not realistic, like boring old NASA wants to be. I'd put my coffee on it. This beautiful work of jewel craftsmanship is by Secret Wood. The world is full of fantastical scenery, wouldn't it be nice to have a piece on hand? The answer comes in the form of these rings. These captivating phenomenons perfectly capture the natural beauties of the world. The one displayed, symbolizing of an ocean reef, is so spectacularly detailed, that some viewers can't help but believe it is the product of some wizardry, myself included. One could gaze into this ring for hours and still find themselves amazed at the incredible detail put in. It's spectacular, truly.
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