The Design I course was focused on two-dimensional space using black and white media.
Drexel University, Fall Term 2010
Project 1: Hidden Initials
Original sketches were a play on initials as art and repetitive patterns. The final product (seen below) was a combination of the strongest sketch of the categories. The sharpness of the initials design is a contrast to the soft sweeping waves of the background.
Final Project 1
Project 2: Repetition & Motif
The original sketches were possible patterns to be repeated. The final product (seen below) consisted of 48 2" x 2" repeats of the selected sketch.
Final Project 2
Project 3: Self Portrait
The initial sketches broke the image down to quarter in squares in which I did a value study of the image. This was furthered by using hole punched paper of varying values and a stippling technique. The final product (seen below) was made with cut pieces of different magazine clippings featuring textures of all values and a self designed value scale.
Final Project 3
Project 4: Perspective
The initial sketch was a perspective practice. The final product (seen below) compined repetition and a full grayscale in a geometric perspective image.
Final Project 4
Project 5: Contrast
The collages represent contrasting words: ostentatious (above) and refined (below). They were then copied using mixed media.
Final Project 5
Mixed Media copies of ostentatious and refined collages. Materials used: marker, pencil, cut paint, paper, tin foil, saran wrap.
