Composition Study
Challenge
Create a detailed and rendered painting of a self-captured photo that uses an intentional compositional technique. The painting should remain in monochrome to focus on value.
Approach
My piece uses the cross-shaped compositional form. I implement a tone of dreaminess with interpretive clouds and a magenta gradient map. (3840x2160 px)
Tools
Procreate, Adobe Photoshop
Self Portrait
Challenge
An open-ended assignment to use digital drawing tools to create a self portrait.
Approach
The piece conveys my personal perspective by rendering daydreams in bright color and leaving the outside world nondescript. Spot textures suggest an interest in comics and graphic styles. (4655x6209 px)
Tools
Procreate
Perspective Study
Challenge
Use a photo reference to explore depth and perspective, using techniques such as size variation, atmospheric perspective, and perspective tools.
Approach
I referenced a photo of ancient Egyptian ruins, imagining what the scene may look like if it still contained life. My rendering focuses on dramatic lighting, subjective color palette, and environmental storytelling. (2732x2048 px)
Tools
Procreate
Narrative Comic
Challenge
Use at least 6 panels with distinct images to show the beginning and end of a short story or process.
Approach
My comic tells its story through the perspective of the aliens. This study focuses on composition and shading within frames. (2400x3800 px)
Tools
Procreate, Adobe Illustrator
Narrative Animation
Challenge
Explore time in relation to visual storytelling by using at least 24 unique frames to demonstrate animation principles.
Approach
My piece uses a "technicolor" palette to convey a dreamlike world, focusing on character design and absurd storytelling. (1920x1440 px)
Tools
Procreate