Inspiration

This is some cover artwork from a Japanese rock band. This is the style I'm going for with the T-shirts. I want to reduce human forms into outlines and use illustrator to add graphic shapes and objects.

Manipulation Project Idea #2

My last idea won't go over too well with a lithography or silk screen print, new processes to me that I would like to try out.

So for my second idea I want to use photoshop to digitally divide a picture into only a few tones, like this poster of Barack Obama. I'm thinking of putting either my face or some figure who inspires me there. After that, I will re-print it using a silk screen process to make a T-shirt. Or maybe 5 tees. Or 100. Maybe I'll open up my own tee company. I'm not sure yet, however many there is time for.

I want to add many graphic shapes and patterns to the designs as well. It will look really cool.

Manipulation Project

What I want to do for this manipulation project is essentially the same thing that I did in my first Photo Manipulation post, except take it to the next level. 

First I want to get a real nice high-res photograph of something, instead of a low-res news picture. One idea I've been thinking of is a city skyline, but I'm keeping my mind open. 

Second, instead of taking someone else's digital art, I will create my own illustration. I have a Wacom tablet that I can use to make some crazy robot or monster.

Third: I will combine the two seamlessly to create a fantasy picture that looks as real as possible. Something along the lines of this video, but a picture instead.

It's gonna look awesome.

What is manipulation?

The manipulation of information in terms of advertising and politics is propoganda. Propoganda is one of the most effective tools for changing public opinion. But it is inevitable because our society is already overloaded with information. The media gets spun around so much these days, both left and right. Do you watch CNN or FOX? It's impossible to hide from it. And you can't just refuse to see advertisements anymore because they're everywhere. But sometimes people do a really bad job at it. I don't think advertising is entirely bad though, because who doesn't like to watch superbowl commercials?

Photo Manipulation

First post! Here is a demonstration of my awesome photoshop skillz:

This is a photo taken during the Israel/Gaza conflict.

This is a drawing someone made in Photoshop.

This is the two of them combined and edited.