Sketchbook

Sketchbook created with mat board, mosaic stones, binder rings and leather string.

The Frame
The frame was constructed out of black construction paper. The reason why the fire extinguisher was framed is because it has elements of color, typography and shape. It was chosen because of the font size in the word “FIRE”. This shows the importance of the sign and the color was designed to generate attention visually when there is an emergency. The frame is contradicting the sign because it is a fun frame on an emergency sign.

Cultivating Creativity
A toy racetrack made with cardboard, spray paint, and tape. It has the answer key phrases written on the road as well as obstacles along the turns. A supercar Lamborghini matchbox is added to symbolize a dream of the driver. The questions and answers are located in the sketchbook. The track was created to answer the questions in a unique creative way.

 Line – Take a dot for a walk

I was given one of each basic shape. A circle, triangle, square, and one free form shape. A black felt tip marker was used without lifting the marker to create the shape. This technique was used to show how lines can be used to create shapes. And alternatively, shapes can be used to create lines. 

Line – Types and times of lines
This image was created from watercolor paint, brushes, and feathers found in my front yard. Pencil was used to draw the car but the brushes, paint, and feathers were used to create the color, texture and movement of the vehicle

Shape - Shapes of those in your life

The butterfly shape was used to symbolize a rigid person who has change dramatically (like a caterpillar who transformed into a butterfly), but the sharp edges and abstract colors are there to keep people away.

The heart with the puzzle piece is my sister and best friend. She is my missing puzzle piece and as you turn the heart you still see the puzzle piece. This symbolizes her son (my nephew) which is why the puzzle piece is blue.

The wheel shape symbolizes me; a person who is always on the go and heading in many directions. The color blue is the color of my car.

1st E-Sketchbook

This photo was taken by Swinging Bridge Lake in Monticello, NY. The color blue and many textures stand out. These textures are shown in the clouds, water, waves, and rocks. The angle in which the picture was taken helps emphasize the movement of the water.

This is a photo of pizza was taken at the Americana Diner. The pizza was a delivery from Greenwood Lake, NY. It has different textures and colors throughout the circle shape. Also, when looking closely, there are lines that separate the slices.

This is a photo of a fire taken off the shore of Swinging Bridge Lake in Monticello, NY. It has elements of color and texture. Also, lines can be seen in the branches.

This Photo was taken in one of the Orange County Community College’s parking lots. The photo has various shapes. Shapes stand out in the wheels of the cars. Also, there is repetition in the vehicles all facing the same way.

Shape – The shape of things to come
The shape inside the shield symbolizes “present me”. It is a heart with an X through it. It symbolizes someone who is heartless and guarded and even beaten down from all the negativity faced on a daily basis. The shield around it symbolizes “future me”. The wings show how I will be flying through life. The color purple and crown symbolize royalty or me “living like a queen” which I hope to be doing in the future. 

 

Texture and Pattern Self Portrait 

I collected various textures from home and Orange County Community College and created a self-portrait using those textures. The original textures and portrait can be found in my sketchbook. The finished images were darkened and manipulated using Adobe Photoshop CC.

Color – What color is your memory
There are various colors I came across during my commute to Orange County Community College that I painted. I cut apart the painting to focus on each individual color separately and not as a whole. Many colors can be seen. As well as texture, shape, and typography.

Typography – College Flyer
The creative writer contest flyer was not so creative. Using Adobe Photoshop CC, I wanted to recreate the poster and make it stand out. I used a western theme, different fonts, font sizes and an image to bring it more attention.

2nd E-Sketchbook

This photo was taken along Golf Links Road in Middletown, NY during the month of October. The tree has amazing color foliage and texture which is the emphasis of the photo.

 

This photo was taken in Salem, MA. It is a photo of the map of Salem. It has typography in the sign as well as shape. There is texture around the sign made by the leaves. Lines can also be seen in the map.

 This photo was taken in Salem, MA. It is a photo of a graveyard. It has unity since there are many headstones. There is also texture that can be seen in the trunk and leaves of the tree. The color red pops out and can be seen in the background.

This photo was taken from a boat along the Hudson River in NY. It is a photo of the Bear Mountain Bridge. It has elements of color; particularly blue. It also has lines that forms the bridge. The texture in the waves show movement.

Envelope

 

This is an envelope created with 2 colors of construction paper, string and plastic. It was made to be used as a container for my sketchbook.

Curated Objects

Containment

Grouping

Proximity

Repetition

Continuity

Stop the Action, Start the Motion Flip book:

3rd E-Sketchbook

This is a photo of Russian dolls called Babushka. This photo has repletion, shape lines, and unity.

This photo was taken at the Hawks Nest in NY. It has line, texture and color.

This is a photo of a painting created in Warwick’s Wine and design. It has color, line and shape.

 These photo's were taken outside my home. I was able to capture a hot air balloon landing.  The color and shape of the hot air balloon stands out in the photo.