Still Life Final Reflection

2D Design Cut Paper:
Through this piece, I wanted to create texture and achieve depth with a limited selection of colors. Even though I was limited to four colors I was successful at creating an image with a foreground, middle ground, and background. Along with depth, the texture of the flower is another cohesive aspect that brings the entire piece together.
Drawing 1 Still Life Final
Within this still life, I was assigned to create a piece that realistically portrayed what was in front of me. To enhance the dark and light moments I used chiaroscuro. While creating the piece I felt that I was successful in creating a composition that highlights and frames the setting appropriately. I struggled with the material throughout the creation process
Using the subject matter of place and time I constructed a set that was accompanied by packaging that enhanced and protected the cards.
Digital Media
For this beer label, I had to conduct some research on different types of beer. I struggled with making the type of beer cohesive with the overall appearance of the label. Another aspect I struggled with is the concept of designing a label to go on a 3D element, rather than to be mounted on a board. I overcame these struggles with the use of color and the placement of the text, making sure it was the appropriate size and length to wrap around a cylinder.
Digital Media Aruba Infographic
Through this piece, I was assigned to create a functional motion graphic animation conveying information of my choosing. While creating the infographic I wanted to capture the upbeat, lighthearted emotion of Aruba while also displaying information. While the infographic was informative the typeface and movement captured the playful happy attitude of the Dutch island.
GD 1 Poster
I struggled with creating a unified message that tackled the issue while also having a call to action. Though I struggled the harmony between the typefaces works together to solve that problem. Having a more humanistic typeface for the call to action resonates with the viewer and the twitter typeface triggers a sense of familiarity. Using text as a visual and thinking critically about the way different typefaces evoke emotion is what makes this a successful piece representing Freedom of Expression.

2D design Object destruction
The goal that was set in place for this project was to find an object and destroy the representation of it. This piece helped me grow as an artist because I learned how to destroy my work and not be infatuated with a specific rendering of a piece. I learned the importance of perseverance and revision. The stages of the object tell a story of transformation and the rebirth of an idea. I was successful in being open to destroy and challenge the traditional methods of developing an artwork I was adding by taking away.

Conceptual Practices- Character The goal of this assignment was to create a character and develop a sound or phrase to repeat for 2 minutes along with other characters. Through the performance, I learned how to create a cohesive but rhythmic piece using my body and movements as