Shape

The instruction for dealing with shapes this week was to be able to take shapes and change them in different ways. We edited four different shapes using Photoshop. I utilized two canvases a "before" and an "after." The shapes correspond with the shape in the same position in the next image.

Before:

In this image I created a basic check mark which I will change the color. A ellipse where I will add style. A rectangle that will have texture. Finally, I will take a shape and draw out a portion of the beach image. These images are plain and do not give much connotation. The goal is to add life to the images with purpose. The placement is not important as it was simply done this way to show before and after.

After:

The check mark was changed from black to red. This could be used for many purposes. A black check is plain and a colorful check may stand out more and catch the eye of a viewer. The ellipse received a stained glass effect. This also makes the image more interesting to look at. The colors could also be varied for different purposes.  The rectangle has a texture now that allows the shape to still be recognized but it looks as if it might feel sandy or bumpy. Finally a curvy star was taken out of the middle of the beach scene. I personally like that selection of the image and the shape was picked to represent a starfish.

Each of the shapes was created as simply as possible and received editing features to make them more interesting and give them purpose. These changes can be combined to create an image that the designer could use for any intended purpose. Colors, lines, shapes, textures, and styles can all affect the viewers opinion and experience with an image.