Krysta

student work: Professor Victoria Martin

Today I want to shout out to the very talented Krysta from my Digital Imagery for the Fine Artist class. These pieces are all about line quality. Often you’ll hear artists and designers talk about line and how important it can be to the emotional context of a work of art. May I say Krysta nailed it.

My students are required to keep a sketchbook, so these were initially doodles filling the pages of Krysta’s. She scanned the images into Photoshop and incorporated photographs of textures and colors to create variations. The line is so delicate, and speaking of subtle, check out the faded colored dots. I taught my students how to create image transfers, which give the beautiful faded/aged feel to the colored dots. Miss Krysta, these are such lovely pieces. Please keep up the magnificent work, and keep inspiring all of us around you.

student work: Professor Victoria Martin

Concert Event Postcard

As I have mentioned before, I truly believe in helping others. Every fall the music dept at Palm Beach State has a fall concert with a special guest star. This semester our featured performer is John Fedchock, trombonist.

The image above was created by Thelma. Great use of type and geometry behind the performer. The  use of fall colors and typeface feels classical and speaks of jazz clubs in NYC. Below is a card designed by Roshina. I really like the hierarchy of her type, use of color and how that triangle shape with his name follows his eye line.

The piece above was created by Kacy, I really like how she used abstracted lines to lead the eye. The colors are unexpected. And I really enjoy how the word concert melds into the green background. The piece below was created by Samien,  he took a photograph that wasn’t the best and gave it a duotone effect. Nice use of color and balance. Actually these last two pieces were chosen by the music dept. for the final designs. These designs will be sent out to thousands via email and printed pieces. A great feather in the cap fo your resume. Well done Kacy and Samien, and the rest of the crew.