Some of My First Attempts at Digital Art - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

majik_6 · 02-11-2005, 06:11 PM

As anyone who's followed much of my art knows, I'm not usually a fan of using the computer to create my art. However, I'm a graphic design major so it's been inevitable that eventually I'd have to adopt the digital realm as a creative output. I've been working in Illustrator a little lately, and these are some of the first things I've actually made with it. Crits (especially on technical aspects and minor things like kerning and color selection) are more than welcome, just don't hurt my pride too much.

A portrait that will eventually become part of a larger image meant to represent the transition from a manual labor society into the industrial and eventually information age (it'll make more sense once I get the rest of it done).

Some pieces for an assignment. We were supposed to create a "personal logo" using the pen tool, create outlines (on the text) and the shape tool. It had to include our name and/or initials.

AquaFox · 02-11-2005, 08:26 PM

is that bush? lol

great job

GoldenOuroboros · 02-11-2005, 08:28 PM

I think you're doin really well.. great one mate

FngKestrel · 02-11-2005, 08:35 PM

I think you're doing a great job. The main thing to remember is that Photoshop, Illustrator, and every other app on the computer is a tool, no different from learning to use oils, pencils, or watercolor. I know your traditional skills are excellent and as long as you have the knowledge in your head, the tools are irrelevant. The main hump is just overcoming the nuances that that particular tool offers.

It looks like you're well on your way. I'll try to talk one of my friends who works well in vector drawings to post some of his stuff up.

majik_6 · 02-12-2005, 03:38 PM

AquaFox: Yeah, that's Bush. lol It's gonna be a lot more symbollic and ironic once I finish the full piece. I just had an urge to make that picture for some reason.

GoldenOuroboros: Thanks

FngKestrel: Thanks for the encouragement. I'd love to see some stuff from some real pros. Any crits you have, be it on my technique or in the creative side of these pieces would be greatly appreciated. I'm less defensive and protective of these pieces since I know they're going to get critiqued all to hell in class anyways.

neonscreamer · 02-13-2005, 06:02 AM

i think they're pretty good. and today was the first time i've seen them...especially like the "personal logos" (the brown one does much in the way of rocking).

subversve · 02-14-2005, 04:08 PM

FNGKestrel asked me to post some vector work... so here it is (converted to a jpeg). the images were both done in Macromedia fireworks (tool of choice).

neonscreamer · 02-15-2005, 01:47 PM

wow...just...wow.

that is amazing.

caz · 02-15-2005, 02:34 PM

I have a degree in graphic design so I definately can apreciate the computer medium of art. I definatly like the logo studies the best (namely the letter adaptation in the first one) The posterization of teh bush picture came out pretty well too. Don't know how far along in the program you are but I am curious to see some of your work that includes more bodies of text. Good stuff though!

superredhead · 02-15-2005, 06:54 PM

majik_6, i really like the personal logos. very clean and simple.

majik_6 · 02-16-2005, 09:29 AM

subversve: those are freakin' amazing. wow!

caz: thanks for the kind words. I've only been working in Illustrator since about January 10th or so. i don't have a lot more work to show, but I'll post more as I make it!

superredhead: Thanks. I'm glad they're communicating what I wanted them to.

Zyeox · 02-16-2005, 08:55 PM

Great stuff. Not so sure bout that Bush pic though!!

majik_6 · 02-17-2005, 10:17 AM

Zyeox: Thanks! If you're meaning the fact that it seems to be a dedicated display of respect to the President, then you've gotta understand that it's not finished.

No offense to the President, but I'm a die-hard liberal, so that will end up being used in a less complimentary way.

If you're referring to the sketchy details, I've already gone back and fixed most of them.

Hampshire · 03-06-2005, 08:50 PM

i really like that stuff, what program do u guys use to make that stuff? thanks in advance

majik_6 · 09-07-2005, 05:44 PM

I used Adobe Illustrator (10 and CS) to do the designs I posted on here.

ophelia783 · 09-12-2005, 10:42 PM

The finished project involving the portrait of Bush makes it turn a classic and positive portrayal of the President into a statement on his policies....

Ev, can you post a copy of that one? It's awesome!

02-11-2005, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	Some of My First Attempts at Digital Art As anyone who's followed much of my art knows, I'm not usually a fan of using the computer to create my art. However, I'm a graphic design major so it's been inevitable that eventually I'd have to adopt the digital realm as a creative output. I've been working in Illustrator a little lately, and these are some of the first things I've actually made with it. Crits (especially on technical aspects and minor things like kerning and color selection) are more than welcome, just don't hurt my pride too much. A portrait that will eventually become part of a larger image meant to represent the transition from a manual labor society into the industrial and eventually information age (it'll make more sense once I get the rest of it done). Some pieces for an assignment. We were supposed to create a "personal logo" using the pen tool, create outlines (on the text) and the shape tool. It had to include our name and/or initials. __________________ it's all about self-indulgence

02-11-2005, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
AquaFox WaterDog	is that bush? lol great job __________________ ...AquaFox...

02-11-2005, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	I think you're doin really well.. great one mate __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

02-12-2005, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	AquaFox: Yeah, that's Bush. lol It's gonna be a lot more symbollic and ironic once I finish the full piece. I just had an urge to make that picture for some reason. GoldenOuroboros: Thanks FngKestrel: Thanks for the encouragement. I'd love to see some stuff from some real pros. Any crits you have, be it on my technique or in the creative side of these pieces would be greatly appreciated. I'm less defensive and protective of these pieces since I know they're going to get critiqued all to hell in class anyways. __________________ it's all about self-indulgence

02-13-2005, 06:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
neonscreamer Upright Location: /dev/null, WV	i think they're pretty good. and today was the first time i've seen them...especially like the "personal logos" (the brown one does much in the way of rocking). __________________ This space available for rent. Reasonable rates!

02-11-2005, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	I think you're doing a great job. The main thing to remember is that Photoshop, Illustrator, and every other app on the computer is a tool, no different from learning to use oils, pencils, or watercolor. I know your traditional skills are excellent and as long as you have the knowledge in your head, the tools are irrelevant. The main hump is just overcoming the nuances that that particular tool offers. It looks like you're well on your way. I'll try to talk one of my friends who works well in vector drawings to post some of his stuff up.

02-14-2005, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
subversve Upright	FNGKestrel asked me to post some vector work... so here it is (converted to a jpeg). the images were both done in Macromedia fireworks (tool of choice).

02-15-2005, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
neonscreamer Upright Location: /dev/null, WV	wow...just...wow. that is amazing. __________________ This space available for rent. Reasonable rates!

02-15-2005, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
caz Tilted Location: Illinois	I have a degree in graphic design so I definately can apreciate the computer medium of art. I definatly like the logo studies the best (namely the letter adaptation in the first one) The posterization of teh bush picture came out pretty well too. Don't know how far along in the program you are but I am curious to see some of your work that includes more bodies of text. Good stuff though!

02-15-2005, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
superredhead Crazy Location: Around So Cal.	majik_6, i really like the personal logos. very clean and simple. __________________ yawn

02-16-2005, 09:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	subversve: those are freakin' amazing. wow! caz: thanks for the kind words. I've only been working in Illustrator since about January 10th or so. i don't have a lot more work to show, but I'll post more as I make it! superredhead: Thanks. I'm glad they're communicating what I wanted them to. __________________ it's all about self-indulgence

02-16-2005, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zyeox Psycho Location: Toledo, Ohio	Great stuff. Not so sure bout that Bush pic though!!

02-17-2005, 10:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	Zyeox: Thanks! If you're meaning the fact that it seems to be a dedicated display of respect to the President, then you've gotta understand that it's not finished. No offense to the President, but I'm a die-hard liberal, so that will end up being used in a less complimentary way. If you're referring to the sketchy details, I've already gone back and fixed most of them. __________________ it's all about self-indulgence

03-06-2005, 08:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hampshire Crazy	i really like that stuff, what program do u guys use to make that stuff? thanks in advance

09-07-2005, 05:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	I used Adobe Illustrator (10 and CS) to do the designs I posted on here. __________________ it's all about self-indulgence

09-12-2005, 10:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
ophelia783 Insane Location: West Virginia	The finished project involving the portrait of Bush makes it turn a classic and positive portrayal of the President into a statement on his policies.... Ev, can you post a copy of that one? It's awesome! __________________ ~~ He with a sharp tongue slits his own throat ~~