Author Archives: CassidyK

So, my comic poster will be my journey of my first month of college. I want it to highlight the enjoyment of being involved and starting off strong. This idea came to me because it is a story that carries … Continue reading →

The book Graphic Design the New Basics by Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips says it best, “layers are simultaneous, overlapping components of an image or sequence.” I think layers need to occur to make art or design interesting. If … Continue reading →

Texture is the feel of something. You may physical feel a glossy tile floor or the rough surface of a tree. You can also feel texture on a page. When the eye see a letter created by chunky paint our … Continue reading →

Time and Motion you say? Well the Flash is the master at both. Diving right into the top box of the flash running thought the Time Stream we can see a ton of implied motion and restless lines. Implied motion is … Continue reading →

Last week I had the pleasure of reading parts of Jimmy The Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware. It was an odd story to say the least. But that is not what I want to talk about, framing is the subject … Continue reading →

I love this comic! It tells a whole story without any words. This bowling ball is walking into a bar full of pins, about to roll out on these guys (poor pun intended). The artist use three points to let … Continue reading →

“Formstorming moves the maker thought automatic, easily conceived notions, towards recognizable yet nuanced concepts, to surprising results that compel us with their originality.” stated in the book Graphic Design The New Basics by Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips, perfectly … Continue reading →