Mon 4/29 - Figure Ground Portraits in Photoshop

1. High-Res Portrait & Background Texture

2. 11x17” @ 300ppi in Photoshop

3. Layer mask out background of photo

4. Gradient Map above background, below photo

5. Find brushes (Brusheezy.com)

6. Layer below portrait

7. Layer above portrait

8. Text? Same color as background

Wed 4/24 - Homage Reflection

Use today to make any last updates to your Lolla Posters. Take anything that was mentioned in the critique yesterday, or just finish it. Then, complete this reflection:

1. Which designer did you pick? What initially attracted you to that designer's work on the first day?
2. Describe that designer's stylistic approach to design - what distinguishing qualities does their work have?
3. Which tools/techniques were most effective for you in imitating that designer's style?
4. How did working like this designer change or influence your own approach to design? Could you see yourself utilizing techniques or nuances you learned in this project on future designs?

Mon 4/15 - Homage Poster Work Days

Lollapalooza Poster Requirements:

• Tabloid Size (11x17")
• Contains following information:
• Lollapalooza
• August 1-4, 2019
• Grant Park, Chicago
• 3+ Artists Names from the official lineup
• '...and many more.'
• 'Tickets on sale at lolla.com'

Fri 4/5 - Homage Project Intro

1.) Participate in the quiz. Your ranking determines your order for picking designers.

2.) Pick a designer from the front of the room. Your new project will be to research and imitate the stylistic elements of this designer.

3.) Check out the project page on Google Drive.

4.) Start building a 'designer inventory' directly appropriating the designer.

• Inventories should be 8.5x11"
• Either imitate or replicate your designer's style using the tools you know
• Fill the poster, use relevant fonts and images

                             

Tue 4/2 - Brushes in Illustrator

Let's explore some resources for the handbook cover...

Bittbox is an awesome website with some tutorials and free resources. (Check out their freebies section.)

Download some Illustrator brushes and learn how to install them.

How can you play with them? How can you do more with them?