Pop Art

Pop Art is imagery that depicts everyday objects and societal icons. Often graphic design techniques and printing methods are applied. (computers, silk screening etc.) Comics, advertising signs and even soup cans have been used as subject matter. Andy Warhol is often considered the most influential artist in the Pop Art movement.

"George and O"

Assignment:

Select two everyday objects, logos or well known important people for your project. It's best if the two images have a direct connection. (Both Washington and Obama are presidents.)

1. 8x8 inch document
2. Use grids with “snaps”.
3. Step and repeat the first image 64 times.
4. Flatten image (Layer/Flatten Image)
5. Use a different filter effect on each image.
6. Use "quick mask" to cut out a contrasting image and position above grid for visual effect.

Matrix Project

We've spent the better part of the first week of school getting accustomed to the basic tools that Photoshop has to offer. Then we put  Using those tools you've created 4 matrix designs in different color schemes. 

1. Each design design must start with 3 different 1x1 inch images.
2. Follow a different matrix for each design.
3. Each of the four designs must use a different color scheme.
4. Each design must use CHOPs (Channel Operations) to "raise" a part of the image.
5. Gang up all four images on an 8.5x 11 document.  Use guidelines and "snaps" to center the four images on the page.
6. Post Image to your blog.

My example