Finished Map

This is the final map I created for Project 3. I originally took one approach, but decides to use this design instead.

From the ashes

Color Balance

This is the composition I came up with for Exercise 9. So far I like it.

What do you think?

Star of Bethlehem

Inspired by this painting, here is one of the designs I created for Christmas.

Inspired by the bells below, here is another design I created for Christmas.

Inspired by the image below, I created this pattern for the 4th of July.




Here is an alternate design i made for the 4th of July.

McLeod Summer Playhouse (MSP)

For project 3, I decided to make a map of SIUC campus, featuring "McLeod Summer Playhouse" as the client.
Here is a link to their website:
http://www.playhouse.siuc.edu/
Enjoy!

Carbondale Area Map
Here is a second design i drew.

Project 2 Proofs ("Get Smart" tv show)

These are my proofs for project 2. The tv show I chose was "Get Smart" starring Don Adams.
(1965)

Midterms already!

Wow, time has flown by so fast. Process books are due next week, interviews, project 2 and project3. so much to do so little time. I wish the lab was open on the weekend and on fridays. Good luck to you all,
Monique

"Down With Love"

This is the beginnings of a title sequence for the movie "Down With Love," starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor

DAY AT THE CIRCUS

Depth Experiment

CAST SHADOW

VALUE SCALE

Mickey Mouse Lines

After reading about 'lines' in the textbook, I wanted to create a composition that had movement and energy.

I found that there are several techniques to help create movement and energy and wanted to incorporate as many as possible into my drawing:

- fluid lines
- diagonal lines
- curvy lines
- swelling lines
- calligraphic lines

I chose to redraw this picture of Mickey Mouse, originally done by Walt Disney artists Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, because of its "fluid lines."

First, I practiced drawing a series of "diagonal lines" (on a seperate sheet of paper) and saw that it looked like rain. It reminded me of a comic book. (I originally wanted to add lightening in the sky for more diagonals, but I thought it might be inapproproate for Mickey Mouse.

Then, I was inspired by one composition in the textbook of "curvy lines." I noticed that the lines had a subtle "swelling" to them, and so I decided to make it into a ribbon by ussing gradation. I used the ribbon for the border.

Finally, I decided to use my signature as the next best thing to "calligraphic lines" (hehe).

Below is my draft drawing:

As a career path, I think it would be cool to be an Imagineer for Disney one day (prayerfully!)Love, Monique

Final Proof: Project1

PROJECT 1: SAUL BASS ASSIGNMENT

Objective

To learn design principles through exploration and experimentation. To utilize the grid as a logical visual organization tool.

Secondary objectives
To utilize Adobe Illustrator as a layout and production tool.

Description
Design a museum screening handout about influential designer Saul Bass for Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA) in New York City.
• size: 8.5 x 11 inches (one page)
• font: Franklin Gothic (you may only use two font sizes and two weights)
• ink: black only
• include: client-provided text and images (use a minimum of 3 images)

Diamond Spiral

When I drew this picture, I was inspired by the following quote:
"A spiral can increase energy in a circular format or add movement to a rectangular composition." (Launching the Imagination, p.78)

To achieve this, I drew a rectangular frame with four diamond frames within it. Inside each diamond frame is a spiral.

My goal was to have symmetry, energy, confusion, and stability all at once. Since the spiral creates energy and movement, I drew horizontal stripes in the background (to reintroduce stability).

Fun at the Candy Shop

While reading the textbook about rectilinear and curvilinear shapes, I became intrigued with how curvilinear shapes, especially circles, "retain their individuality, even when they are partially concealed by other shaped."

With this drawing, I wanted to experiment with circles and partially covering them up. I also tried to use contrast between black and white and also experiment with shapes.

The black stripe in the "candy corn trail" makes a wavy line.

Unity Melting into Variety

This is my version of Unity and Variety.

After reading the text book I see that unity and variety are so important to each other. While reading, I imagined unity "melting" into variety, so I did a gradient to unite the two.

To create unity I used font, proximity, gradient, and alignment.
To create variety I used several patterns in the text, and texture in the background.

Cool School

I enjoy Parkland
I attended a four year university but I never knew that a community college could be so nice.

I enjoy GDS 108 so far. I like that it is practical and hands on (not theoretical only).
I think it's awesome that the class is taught in the computer lab. It saves time and helps to motivate me. I think that having the computers in class will help me stay engaged and focused. I feel that GDS-108 will help build my confidence in creativity and will urge me to follow my inclination toward Graphic Design.







MC Escher wannabe

I drew this picture back in high school.
I am usuing my old scketch book, and this pic was already in it

Monique's Baby Blog

Hello World!
This is my first blog ever!
Hope to stay connected with you...
-Monique M. Smith (a.k.a. Mo')