Assignment 6.0 – Reading:  Balance [cont.]

1. Read pages 94-97,  Balance, Symmetrical, Bilateral Symmetry in preparation for Assignment 6.1

Assignment 6.1 – Paths and Shapes

Bilateral Symmetry is a specific type of symmetry whereby similar shapes are mirrored across a central axis in order to create balance.

A. Pen Tool [continued]
B. Paths and Shapes
C. Rasterize: Vector to Bitmap

•      Upon completion save a full res. PSD file for your archive

•      Upon completion submit a 72 dpi. jpeg via the CMS (CANVAS Assignment upload).

Assignment 6.2 – Paths and Shapes [continued]

Radial Balance is a specific type of balance whereby elements circle or radiate out from a central point.

A. Pen Tool [continued]
B. Paths and Shapes
C. Rasterize: Vector to Bitmap
D. Stroke Options: Align

•      Upon completion save a full res. PSD file for your archive

•      Upon completion submit a 72 dpi. jpeg via the CMS (CANVAS Assignment upload).

Assignment 6.4 – Additional Flowers & Leaves

Utilizing the techniques gained from weeks 1 through 5 create a variety of flowers and leaves.

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Assignment 6.4 – Traditional Media preparation for 7.0

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6.4.1     Using watercolor on mixed media or watercolor paper, paint a wash.            (Using a spray bottle to lightly dampen the paper prior to painting will help spread the paint more easily.)

4.4.2     Using India Ink or a Sharpie on mixed media paper, paint/draw a bare tree.

6.4.3     Scan the images at 300 dpi.

6.4.4     Copy the tree image, paste onto watercolor image, use “multiply” as the layer mode.

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