
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

I drew this on photoshop using a Wacom tablet. I originally imported a picture of Mickey Mouse from the internet and then traced over it on a new layer using a Wacom tablet and a pen. Then, on a new layer, I colored in my newly traced drawing, also using the Wacom tablet and pen. I thorougly enjoyed learning to use this device, and, as you can see, it gives you the ability to be quite exact. Being able to trace a drawing like this greatly improved my dexterity with the tablet.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

This is the logo I created. When I was brainstorming, many of the words I was thinking of were simple, whimsical, nature, soft colors, and curves. I really struggled during my brainstorming process to think of how I could interpret this on the computer. I especially struggled with fonts. While developing my ideas, I had drawn lettering that i liked, but was having trouble finding a font that matched it, or could be manipulated to match it. I also was having difficulty finding an image that I was happy with. I loved the idea of a dragonfly wing, I think the paned quality of the wings are beautiful. However, I wasn't sure how I could manipulate the picture to get the effect I wanted.
That is when I decided to use the Wacom tablet, and I am very happy that I did. I ended up using the tablet to draw my own font, and then I traced over a picture of a dragonfly wing using the charcoal paintbrush effect. I also decided to add some soft colors to the wing because one of the things I love about the wings are their luminescent quality. I am very happy with the result. I think that it is delicate and whimsical, like I wanted, and the curves create nice movement. I also got to practice and improve my drawing skills on the Wacom tablet!
That is when I decided to use the Wacom tablet, and I am very happy that I did. I ended up using the tablet to draw my own font, and then I traced over a picture of a dragonfly wing using the charcoal paintbrush effect. I also decided to add some soft colors to the wing because one of the things I love about the wings are their luminescent quality. I am very happy with the result. I think that it is delicate and whimsical, like I wanted, and the curves create nice movement. I also got to practice and improve my drawing skills on the Wacom tablet!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010



This is a sketch of the corner of my dorm room. I did this before we I did any perspective workshops, so everything is a little off kilter. However, I chose to post it because I really like the detail and some of the texture. Behind the chair is a bunk bed ladder that I have hung all of my scarfs on. I really enjoyed drawing this and attempting to show the different textures of the fabrics hanging up on the ladder. Although this is definitely not correct perspective, I think it shows a good start on understanding perspective and I really like the lines and details.
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