Category: Project 1

1.2 Exercises

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1.2 Gestalt Praxis

New Media Exercise Analysis: I loved this exercise because we got to see the full concept of figure and ground. Utilizing figures to occupy the circles we constructed and the space creates the perception of another image, which happens to be a square, as you progress with the boxes. Not to mention, this does not even take into account color, which is another conversation for another day.

This image entails of 1.2 Gestalt Praxis, student example.

1.2.2  Line Drawing

New Media Exercise Analysis: I would like to mention first that this exercise was very interesting, but what I enjoyed the most was curving the line with the selection tool in Adobe Illustrator, which happens to be very intriguing software. One interesting point mentioned in the text is that each line defines a language that goes to the extent of identity, taking into account logo design.

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1.2.3 Line Drawing

New Media Exercise Analysis: In this exercise, I got the opportunity to create my design by just using my initials. I didn’t realize how astonishing typography could be until I began to brainstorm the different types of typography and fonts I wanted to include in my drawing. In this design, I used San Serif and Serif as my selected fonts to configure the distinction between the ground and the figure, which is modeled by the “M.” Furthermore, the ideology of my design was to be unorthodox and create such an allusion that you feel like you are in an allusion by looking at an allusion. Yes, it was pretty mind-boggling, but the idea was to allow my viewers to separate themselves from reality and create a sense of emptiness when looking into the image. Perception is your reality; you make your interpretation as you view specific images. Concerning Gestalt theory, everyone views things differently. Therefore, we must look at things from different perspectives to see what story each perspective presents. This brings me to the point of creating an image that would allow the reader to tap into their creative thinking and create their perception.

This picture entails of Graphic 1.2.3-line drawling.

 

 References

 

williamCromar. (2024a, January 9). Gestalt praxis. newMediaWiki. https://williamcromar.com/newmediawiki/gestalt-praxis/

 

1.1 References

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1.1. Parallel Universe

Overview: In this module, the author mentions various methods of how an artist interacts with balance and perceives balance when creating an image. Moreover, even from a modeling perspective, balance is a mandate for symmetrical results.

1.12 Gestalt Theory

Overview: In this module, I learned about the different ways illusions are created and how humans tend to perceive drawing illusions. I found it interesting that when depicting an illusion, our brains won’t process what is displayed until after it is announced. Furthermore, we tend to see different components of art and illustration when encountering an illusion, and it’s all explained in the four principles of perception.

Exercise 1 ( Drawing Composition)

Reflection: This exercise was very informative and relaxing because I got the chance to construct this referenced image into my feelings. The learnings in the two modules allowed me to be an artist and express my feelings in the form of rectangular shapes. They say each work of art shows an artist’s story, and my story is that defining your level of work and getting an understanding of your creation shows your true identity. To properly depict what is being displayed, you have to put on your artistic lenses. The composition of each rectangle is a counterpoint for the main structural components, such as the face. Then it even gets as detailed as the nail on each finger. Each color in the image illustrates a different definition, and all the definitions come together to give you one main purpose and understanding. This was a very fun exercise in which I got to resurface my artistic journey. I’m looking forward to what the future holds for me and my experience as an artist. I hope you find comfort and enjoyment on my page!

Gestalt Theory- (drawing Composition)
Drawing Composition Example