Class Tasks 8a, b, and c – Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator Intro - 8a

The Pen Tool – 8b

Pathfinder Palette – 8c

Class Task #7 – Layer Masks…Like Face Masks

What happens when you paint part of the layer mask…black? …white? …grey?

When part of the layer mask is painted black, the image on top disappears in order to reveal the image underneath. When it is painted white, the image on top reappears as you paint the selected sections. Grey is anything in between. Therefore, when the colour is grey the opacity of the image that is either reappearing or disappearing will depend on how dark the grey is. 

Assignment #2 – Deception of Soul

a) What were you trying to express and how did you achieve this?

The emotion I was trying to display was betrayed. Basically, I took several of my feelings, and put them into this piece of art. In life, I have never trusted anyone enough to tell them my “deep, dark secrets.” Betrayal has always been something that continuously happens in my life, and I suppose that the time in which I created this self-portrait; I was in the moment and ready to let out all my feelings. Along with betrayal comes pain, and everyone that has taken advantage of it has always looked for my weaknesses. Therefore, I think I did well in thoroughly portraying my emotions.

b) What filters did you use and where?

I used many filters to achieve the real effect that represented my emotions. The Cloud Filter on the background helped enhance the “depressed” feeling. I used the Dark Strokes Filter on the picture on the right, making the picture look unrealistic and ‘cold.’ The motion blur created some unknown effect on the other picture, but it just looks like it makes sense. J The picture on the left was changed into watercolour because it made it look scarier and more effectual.

c) What layer blending mode did you use and where?

Layer Blending Modes:

Pain: Inner Shadow, Stroke

Drippy Water: Gradient Overlay (Motion Blur)

Crosshatch 2: Outer Glow

d) What special brush did you use and where?

Special Brushes:

Left Hand Picture: Dark Blue Scattered Flowers Mums

Right Hand Picture: Crosshatch 2

Center Motion Blur: Drippy water

Behind Text: Dry brush on towel

Motion Blur on Left: Texture 6