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Week #8: Font "Alphalacey Bets"

Shoelace Alphabet Typeface
Created by Grant Gabriel and Randee Layosa

Sketchbook #8: Type Challenge

http://www.alextrochut.com/#/works
http://www.dafont.com/lace-nice.font

what we're shooting for!

Our idea was to create a type thats fresh and something that we use everyday.  We then came up with the idea of using shoelaces to make letters.  We have seen creative designs and patterns on shoes, so why not create the alphabet.  Instead of just shaping shoelaces into letters on a plain background, we got the idea of doing the letters using the shoe holes (ex. the picture above).  We plan on using traditional Vans shoes with contrasting colors.  If we find it too easy, we might use neon colored laces to make it pop.

- Randee & Grant

Week #8 Discussion: Group Work

I like working in groups for school projects. Personally, I favor working in a group for group projects rather than solitary--especially for art projects. However, this is only if everyone pulls their own weight. I don't mind sharing the work load, as long as it is delegated equally. I don't like when others take advantage of their partners and let the work load fall on those who care too much about their grade and end up doing the work of others.

Group work should be a collaboration of many different perspectives. I feel the finished product is much more elaborate and well rounded when more than one view point is incorporated. The ideal group would consist of people willing to put forth an honest and efficient work ethic as well as contribute time and effort to the project and group. The assignment should be distributed evenly amongst each member. Furthermore, each member should know and follow through with his or her's responsibilities. Each member should be open to other's opinions as well as be able to freely voice their own opinion. Members should be considerate of their partners and should only provide constructive criticism. If all is followed, the group setting and project should be nothing less than successful.   ~~~RL

Monster

This week's assignment was the most difficult task we've had yet.  When creating a character my strong point is usually drawing on paper, not on the computer.  This classed introduced the drawing aspect of Photoshop to me. Therefore, I had no prior knowledge or experience on how to use them.

I started out using the pen tool to make the shapes I wanted. I later deleted it and made shapes first, then altered them into the shape I wanted.  I honestly had no expectations as to how my monster would turn out. These techniques are all new to me, so I'm satisfied with what I've created. I think it's acceptable for a beginner. But I must admit that my monster would not have turned out the way it does if Grant didn't help me. He helped me with the color and shading aspects. All I really wanted was for the monster to look snake/lizard like, which I feel I achieved; therefore, I'm satisfied. However, after seeing what my classmates have created I definitely want to keep practicing my skills because I know in time I can create a character just like theirs.

Thank you Grant!!!   ~~~RL

Week #6 Sketchbook: Drawing

1) a place you would like to go: China

This weekend I was on the road for softball. We had a four hour drive to Washington so I used it for homework. It was not the best idea. When it comes to drawing I need to be comfortable and have a solid, sturdy surface to write on; the bus provided none of that. So, I saved this assignment for when I got back to campus. 

2) something you can eat: Musubi

I liked the idea of incorporating the pirate and ninja into the drawing. In the first drawing I tried to be sneaky about it as best I could. The biggest challenge was getting the dimensions and angles just right. When drawing an object in 2D you have to be careful of where a line ends and where one starts, as well as the angles in which they are drawn. If you don't then your finished product will not look like what you had hoped for. In the second drawing I chose to make it a prominent feature of the overall product. Aside from the bus, another problem I faced was drawing human features. Personally, I think that hands, feet, hair, rice, noodles, and lettuce are the hardest things to draw decently. I am the type of drawer that needs to look at something in order to draw it. Thus, it was difficult for me to get the ninja's hands right. His left hand caused me the most trouble. I got the idea to take a Photobooth photo of my own hand in the position in which I wanted to draw the ninja's hand in; the idea was successful. Shading was also a challenge. I wanted to spice up my drawing so I added shading to make it more dimensional. It took a while to get the darkness and look just right. ~~~RL