Javier Quesada

November 30


http://onlycreative.com.au/javier-alvarado-quesada-poisonvectors/


Javier creates a really stunning piece here. I really like the effects used on the background as well as the subject. Great use of photo manipulation and creativity. I do not even know where he started with this piece, but looks like he used some c4d, layer blending and other mastered tools. One of my favorite pieces I've reviewed. Check out the link for more detailed information on his art. 

Weird Self Portrait

November 30


http://justinsomnia.org/2008/11/a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man-for-wired/


A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by Justin 

The self portrait done by "justin", is a strange but effective use of digital photography and enhancement. The image is a classic myspace shot of the artist. It looks like he put it through a few filter effects and put a gradient map on it to fix the color. Overall the picture has a nice effect but I am not a fan of the subject matter. I feel like the effects could be used on something better and there is a lot of potential. I have seen better self portraits in our class.

Contemporary Digital Photography

November 30,


http://emilyjanehurd.blogspot.com/2010/02/contemporary-digital-photography.html


Contemporary Digital art by Emily Jane Hurd


Emily Hurd uses a common technique in digital photography but seems to master it in these photos. She demonstrates the before and after effects she has done on the photos and the results speak for themselves. The studio lighting on the images really brings out the skin tones as well as eyes in most of the pictures.


I'm not sure of all the Digital enhancements she uses but they mostly look as touch ups on skin, hair and eyes. She also plays with drop shadows and vectorizes them. The results is a far more interesting piece of art than the before. 

Nina Park Fine Art Photography

November 30


http://ferenc.biz/photography/nina-pak-fine-art-photographer-digital-artist-vancouver-canada


This photo is untitled with no artist stated either besides the company, Nina Park.


The photo depicts a stunning model with a butterfly overlaying her eyes. This picture contains very artistic elements starting with the grudge background, the flower in her hair, and finally the model herself. The butterfly flows naturally with the curves in the model's face and brings out her eyes instead of being a distraction. 


The elements of design used in the creation of this image include, gradient mapping, possible use of Gaussian blur on a layer set on overlay, as well as a brush pack for the grudge back ground. It is not a complex piece but is put together very well.

Vector Art

November 30
http://www.estetica-design-forum.com/graphic-design-forum/35179-st-phanie-brusick-geneva-based-digital-artist-graphic-designer.html

Vector art by Stephanie Brusick

Vector art by Brusick utilizes a dancing model as the main object and is enhanced by the use of vector shapes to add dimension and style to the piece. I really enjoyed the colors that brought out the action of the image.

The artist used vectoring as their main tool in the picture. The use of lines enables the effect that the dancer is in movement and adds to the imagery.

Celestial Being

November 30, 
http://www.designjuices.co.uk/2010/04/interview-roberto-blake-graphic-designer-and-digital-artist/


Celestial Being


Graphic artist, Robert Blake creates the image of a "celestial being". The image is well done and fun to look at. The entire image is captivating and draws the viewer in. Even though is a depiction of only one person, the whole image itself is a journey. 




Blake utilizes many different effects and photoshop techniques in the image. It looks like he uses a brush effect as well as some gradients effects in the background. He might have also incorporated some C4d around the main image to give it that magical winding look. 

21 Inspirational Portraits

November 30, 2011,

 http://www.digital-photography-school.com/natural-light-portraits-windows

21 Inspirational Natural Light Portraits by Darren Rowse

Darren Rowse’s 21 Inspirational Natural Light Portraits depict models in different settings taking advantage of natural light settings. The photographer/artist utilizes models of all sex, age and race.

            I really like Rowse’s work and the way he uses lighting on his models. It brings a natural look to the photos and enhances the beauty of the models. The hair and eyes of the models really pop allowing for very interesting portraits.

Artist-Statement

My work is a direct result of my interest and experience with abused dogs. I was inspired by my own rescue dog, a Boxer and Labrador mix I picked up from a local San Marcos shelter. She was abused by her previous owner as a puppy and was dropped off at the shelter on the day I was visiting. I chose my topic because, I believe others should be made more aware of these dogs, their situations and action should be taken to rescue more of them.

Sparked by personal interest and experience I began to research the topic more to get a better understanding of just how serious the problem is that I need to portray in my art. I explored the deadly cycle of the puppy mills, recent dog adoption statistics, and background information on local San Diego shelters. I was so startled by the devastation created by the puppy mills; I decided it would be the most relevant topic for my narrative piece. The knowledge I gained empowered me to create art that made a bolder statement related to my research.

Discovering information and translating that through my art was the most interesting and challenging part of this journey. My intentions and position to be the voice for abused dogs never changed, but evolved as I got deeper into the topic. Creating my art strengthened my stand and I hope it has the same effect on viewers, to get up and do something to help these dogs. Whether their support is adoption, signing a petition to end puppy mills or donating to a local shelter. We must be the voice of these abused dogs.