Week 4...Project 1 Critiques

We spent the duration of class last week critiquing our first projects. I didn't really have a lot to say about my fellow classmates' landscape designs. I was really impressed by maybe two or three, but I could definitely tell that some people didn't take their projects as far as they could have. I really liked the ideas behind a few of the projects, but I think they could have used some work in a technical sense. My favorite design incorporated photos, a drawing, and a quote. I really enjoyed the sense of movement and serenity of the final image. The image looked like it could have been an ad in a magazine, or maybe even a CD cover. I loved how well the photos and drawing worked together. The work was coherent, and it had a narrative quality.

I spent a lot of time on my design and I was happy with the outcome, especially considering my lack of experience with Photoshop. After hearing what my classmates and professor had to say about my third image, I would definitely consider making a few adjustments. Originally, I liked the repetition of the flower design on my third image, but I agree that it could look more organic or natural if I created more variation. Also, I agree that the butterflies that I incorporated in my final design could stand out more if I adjust their coloring.