The first project was from the beginning of Advanced Design. I only knew about the things I learned in Computer Art 1. During Computer Art 1, I did not practice that much symmetry. I also was not aware of how much detail affects art. Prior to Advanced Design, I did not know how to effectively use contrast and placement to make a design look more interesting.
I learned that I don't have to use many different colors to make something look interesting. A few similar colors look more smooth and use contrast more effectively than using different colors. On the second design I tilted the main buildings which made it look interesting, added movement, and added action. Instead of making the background a solid color like the first one, I added thin lines that split at many areas which also showed movement. My biggest improvement was using asymmetry which was also the most significant item I learned.
This sketchbook page took the most time out of all of my sketchbook pages. I like this page because I never tried to use this type of drawing before, so it was experimental (luckily not an experiment that went wrong). I used 4 colors; dark purple, light purple, turquoise, and blue. First I drew everything in pencils, then I used a sharpie pen to outline the pencil, and I erased the pencil. It uses a completely new design compared to the rest of the pages. This page used asymmetry and I tried to use colors that would go together smoothly. Other people seemed to like it as well. I got many comments that said it looked like Asian art form.
I learned that I don't have to use many different colors to make something look interesting. A few similar colors look more smooth and use contrast more effectively than using different colors. On the second design I tilted the main buildings which made it look interesting, added movement, and added action. Instead of making the background a solid color like the first one, I added thin lines that split at many areas which also showed movement. My biggest improvement was using asymmetry which was also the most significant item I learned.
This sketchbook page took the most time out of all of my sketchbook pages. I like this page because I never tried to use this type of drawing before, so it was experimental (luckily not an experiment that went wrong). I used 4 colors; dark purple, light purple, turquoise, and blue. First I drew everything in pencils, then I used a sharpie pen to outline the pencil, and I erased the pencil. It uses a completely new design compared to the rest of the pages. This page used asymmetry and I tried to use colors that would go together smoothly. Other people seemed to like it as well. I got many comments that said it looked like Asian art form.