Author Archives: sammyjayweb

  I chose this example because the centered focus made it very apparent and eye-catching for me. The colored pencil border highlights the black and white image as the acrylic paint tops the image to add even more focus to … Continue reading →

For this post I chose a work by Lucy T. Pettway called “Birds In The Air.” What really caught my attention for this piece was the patterns established throughout. I love how the quilt is made almost entirely of triangles and … Continue reading →

The first logo is natural and representational. A silhouetted Africa stands behind the name and purpose of the non-profit organization. It’s made very clear for the audience what the purpose of this logo is. It’s considered a natural design because … Continue reading →

I learned about this fresco in my history of fine arts class. It really caught my attention with its vivid, yet colorful, portrayal of such a gruesome and awesome scene. In the top right lies the angels whom watch over … Continue reading →

    Figure and ground are some of the most important concepts of graphic design and has been a tool for artists (like MC Escher) to develop intricate patterns. Think of figure and ground in terms of layers: the ground … Continue reading →

  Texture is a natural part of the environment and because of this, design. Textures co-align with whatever subject it is that that texture is applied to. Textures can even be found in different fonts, for example: wether something is … Continue reading →