Final Two Posters 12-4-10

So after talking with Herring we both noticed there was two themes running for my band Kesha poster. The Colorful CMYK Splatter vs The Sexy Lion. So naturally thinking to myself I wanted to use both ideas for our last posters for the class.

The Geniusloci poster I didn't included the man- made letters because I personally felt that there was so much life and movement found within the splatter itself. I kept the text pretty simple allowing each color to bleed into the font. Overall I think I did a nice job But PLEASE tell me what you think!

My Second poster has a similar theme as the first. For my man made letters I used the black ink from my drawing two class writing the AIGA Design Center, I also added a stroke to make it more noticeable. The back ground I used a sharpie and drew simple lines. The splatter is a natural, I am very clumsy with ink (ask Greg Saunders yourself.) Overall I think I did a fair job with what I chose to work with. But do give me your opinion class. I love to get some feedback!

Band Poster # 1 11/22

Textured Band Poster

Textures

Motivational Poster Re Done & Updated.

{The 1st is NOT to Study. The 2nd is to Study!}

Motivational Poster!

STUDY!!!!

Not To Study Poster.

Monday September 13, 2010 Questions:

1) I think the artist used this particular setting to portray the vivacious persona of the theatre.

2)The figure/ground relationship is really busy and covered in text.

3)The figure/figure relationship is silhouette in the background and with a main focuse point in the center of the poster.

4)I dont really see any light in this poster.

5)I would create bold images to match the text.

6) Add alot of figures to create a busy feel to the artwork.

Advertising Techniques

Snob Appeal: This term is defined into one word SPOILED. It is a Woman or girl who lives in the upper class society and can buy her way into anything. Money doesn't have any real value to these types because when your living the high life your not balanceing your budget or really focusing on the almighty dollar. Paris Hilton is a woderful example of Snob Appeal. In the photo she is spending her money on materialistic things. Young girls today you too can gain that glamorous lifestyle simply just follow Paris and Spend! Spend! Spend!

Patriotism: Its simple really. Eat, sleep, fight, live, and most importantly die for America. These propaganda posters are basically trying to get you to be the first in line to fight for your country. If you love your country as much as we do you'll fight! To me its kinda feels like peer pressure on a much larger scale. But bottom line serve your country by handing over your life!

Plain folk: Are simple people and living the easy life. Its all family based and ment to overall obtain good wholesome values. Kind of like the TV show Leave it to Beaver. They are the type of family that sit together at familys meals and bond on game night. They are the ideal family.

Paper Bombs Blog

Although Paper Bombs is a subtle art peice it conveys a powerful message. From what I grasped from the reading assignment is that most of these Paper Bomb posters are low in propaganda ,but they usually give off a sense of hope for the future possiblities. Like for example lets say I was a war soldier and I saw this poster. It would instantly take me back to my hometown and possibly make me think of family and loved ones I left behind. It would make me want to keep living in order to reach my goals in heading home. In my first picture the Paper Bombs reminded me of a typical Stepford Wife. Her being so beautiful and living the dream lifestyle is what every American wants to recieve out of life. Then I moved towards the Infamous TV show I Love Lucy. Although it does not entirely live up to the Stepford standards Lucy and Ricky still try to maintain that dream of obtaining perfection in their jobs and more importantly their marriage. After looking at that photo my mind was brought to the typical "First Young Teen Love". Its soOo innocent and with a simple message just like the Paper Bombs poster. Now being the girl that I am when I hear the word love I think of Romance novels and my huge collection of Chick Flicks. But in our time right now everyone is following the HUGE hype of Vampire Love. Like in Twilight; Edward Cullen plays the role of such a perfect boyfriend that he seems like God or something unreal towards the women. This is the dream guy everyone wants to be with, the guy who will love you for you, and ontop of that all your flaws. Bella and Edward's relationship is so innocent and pure (other than him being a vamp.) it makes you kinda want to puke. Overall what I am trying to say is that Paper Bombs can keep their simplicity but the message makes you want to head back home.

Heroic Icons Blog

At first I just thought they were poorly drawn images but after reading the homework pages I have come to marvel at these historic icons. Not only did they show the history of the time ,but they gave a sense of hope to the people. Overall it was interesting. After studying the image one thing stuck out to me, the flag. The U.S. flag has always been a symbol for hope and always look so fitting next to a fighting soldier. And the fact that it is not in the traditional colors make me personally like the flag even more. Its not that Im not patriotic, but from an artist's perspective it just more striking. The next focal point I had with the black and white flag was the stars. I always loved stars and when I look at that flag I instantly think of Vangogh's Starry Night. And finally the last image that really captivated me in the Starry Night work was the village down below.

Narrowing down the houses and land in the Starry Night image I just uploaded one simple cottage and landscape image. Its so beautiful and peaceful. Im amazed that this is the final image I recieved from reading and looking at War Heros images. But I guess in a way if we had no wars and there was no real need to fight then perhaps towns and families could live in peaceful places like this. After all isnt that what we want in the end? Just peace and harmony.

WPA Project 3

A.) The relationship in the color pallet creates a nice balance and harmonizes with one another.

B.) The boy in the poster is more edgey and a simple sketch with shiney highlights. The photographed boy does not have the glossy look and is insted dull and is still more realistic.

C.) The poster image at first builds a sad setting. But then once you read the text this poster is actually very funny. I think the poster is asking to go to the eye doctor and get examined. I think the poster is convincing enough.

WPA Project 2

A.) The pallet for this poster uses 3 different colors. Each color is bold in their own way.

B.)In comparison to the photo the poster's female dancers are more curvy and dark. The photo is overall more realistic. The poster's characters all look outlined.

C.) The poster is very loud. With it's big bold font and colors its seems a little hectic for a theatre show. I am influenced to go see it.

WPA Project

A.) The Black and Yellow rectangles have more of a popping sensation next to the two tone grey rectangles.

B.) The artist broke down the drawing of a hippo into nothing more than a few simple round lines. He created the texture of the animal's skin by creating a two tone grey and shadows.

C.) The overall look of the poster gives off a heavy vibe. Although it is very interesting it does not really influence me to go visit the zoo in Philadelphia.