Pitt Comic Cover Vector - Description: I used a scan of a Pitt comic cover as a reference for this art. I used the pen tool to replicate the shapes, lines, and colors of the original.
Software: I used Adobe Illustrator (CS3) to create my vector version of the .jpg scan.
Time: ~15 hours
Self Portrait - Vector self-portrait using limited shapes
Guitar Outline Vector - Description: Using a photo reference, I traced the outlines of a guitar to turn the object into a vector.
Software: Adobe Illustrator CS3
Time: ~15 hours
Raster Selt Portrait - Description: I used a photo of myself as a reference only. I used the brush tools to "paint" myself with a realistic style. I used the blur, sharpen, smudge, and brush tools the most. I also used the noise filter for subtle skin texture.
Software: I used Adobe Photoshop (CS2)
Time: ~50 hours
Awards: Best in Class
Samantha Vector - Description: This is a vector rendering from a reference photograph of my sister. The entire project is made from resolution-independent paths, lines, and shapes.
Software and Tools: Adobe Illustrator CS3, utilized the pen tool the most
Time: ~20 hours
Abstract Magazine Collage - Cut magazine was glued into a collage and then scanned in. The design was then reduced to 3 levels and 3 colors were applied to the design. I used yellow, orange and brown.
Adobe Photoshop, assorted magazines, rubber cement, x-acto blade
Spring 2010
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