This is the completed piece for this project. My goal for this project was to actually create something I would keep in my room. It had to meet my personal taste and meet the requirements of this project. Another important thing for me was to have this be motivational; something to look at and start the day with a bang. “Black Girl Magic”, is a phrase that is really dear and motivating to me, so I incorporated it. I also believe that we are one with nature and one with the universe so I incorporated those elements.

This is how much I got done on this project. I did a lot of prep-work this project; I have a folder of images I planned on using. Having my sketch and the folder of images made putting everything together a breeze. I used a lot of the techniques I learned in class, especially masking. By next class I hope to have everything finished.

For this project, I intend to depict a Black Woman as one with nature. I prept for this concept sketch by bringing my sketchbook and markers. I came to this idea because of the examples the teacher showed me in class. I wanted it to be something personally inspiring and something I would keep forever. I plan on gathering a lot of images on the internet for it.

During this assignment, I learned how to use quick mask, save selection, and the laso tool. I also learned a different way to use masks. I prepared for this assignment by comming to class and bringing my drawing tablet. What I wished I did better was the red shape and the text, I couldn’t figure out how to make it work. This assignment was also hard because it took me a long time to actually understand what the wiki was asking of me.

In this activity, I used masking, burning, and various techniques to put Amelia Earhart’s head on someone’s body. This was difficult because I had to match the lighting and skin textures. Although I didn’t do a great job, I learned a lot! I prepared for this by bringing my drawing tablet to class. That tablet makes me use the mask too more comfortably in comparison to the mouse.