Arts Highlight

As my arts highlight, I chose to write about a piece I completed in my graphic design class. I received 97% on this piece. This assignment was by far the most fun of all the ones we had done to date. The unit we were studying was typography. In other words, the art of lettering.

This work of art had quite a long design process. First, I had to research different fonts, choosing which one I would like to work with. After choosing the font, I had to decide which three letters of the alphabet I was to use. The three letters I chose were A, B, and C. Once these were chosen, in my ideas book, I made 5 sketches of my design, deciding which would work best. Then, deciding on one design, I created the design on the computer using Photoshop. Once it’s printed, the design had to be re-sketched onto white board using transfer paper, rulers, and French curves. I had never used French curves before and found it quite difficult to start. After a while, I finally got the hang of it and was able to re-create the design perfectly. Once the outline was complete, I then painted in the colors, and the work was complete.

I prefer working with the computer on programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator. I’ve been trained to work with these two programs since the eighth grade. By now, in grade 12, I find that I have become quite professional with these programs. I love to work with paint but I do not have enough experience to really show my creativity like I do with the computer.

Creativity has always played a big role in my life. Ever since I was three years old I started practicing ballet. Ever since then, I’ve always been directed to the arts and working creatively. Creativity adds so much to my life because everything I enjoy doing involves creativity.

Creativity had a major role in this artistic process because there are plenty of fonts, letters, sizes, and colors to choose from. My creativity chose what I thought would look best together, as anyone’s creativity would.

As I said, creativity plays a huge role in my life, so this highlight shows exactly what’s most important to me in life. I have such a great passion for art and love all of it. I hope to pursue my art after this final high school year is complete.