Mikela's Blog

  Original File- Final Image- Artist statement: I decided to use my logo which is a mouth with a heart as the tongue because I love to talk. I used two different color reds for the tag print because I thought that matched well with the logo. I was going for a simplistic image, so I used two more little versions of my logo, almost to refer to as a little smooch, like a lipstick stain as if someone were to kiss you and leave the print on your face.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyR_uYsRdPs In this video, you learn how to use Adobe Photoshop with a free course. You go from beginner to pro in 23 lessons exploring all the essential Photoshop tools and techniques. You start at the beginning and work quickly into more exciting techniques. The video teaches you how to use Photoshop layer styles, how to change color levels, how to retouch and manipulate images, and much more. I feel like these tools will be easier to use than Illustrator, but definitely are different. I thought the video was interesting because it definitely looked like it would help me with photography. That is definitely something that I liked. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61mkx_OV61s In this video, you learn everything you need to know as a beginner about Photoshop CC photo editing in 2021/2022. I found this video to be very helpful and he went step by step in how to work with the program. I thought this was a very well-done video. I think some of the tools co...

  Artist Statement: I decided to use Rosie the Riveter's propaganda because I feel like the statement "we can do it" is self-explanatory and as a woman, I feel like it is important to say I can do something myself. I thought this was just a very influential phrase and I liked it along with a picture of myself on the bottom.

  These are all of my sketches for my logo. I decided to use this one, which is a mouth with a heart as the tongue because I love to talk. This is my B&W logo of the mouth. These are my 3 different logos in color.

I decided to do a camera because I love taking pictures and I feel like it is a big part of my life, as will be in 20 years. I used the pen tool to trace the shape of the camera and then the text tool to copy my letter into the camera. I put the text behind the shape and used envelope distortion to make the top object.  Dear Future Self, I hope you are well, surrounded by love, and leading a happy, fulfilling life as I write this letter. I'm amazed at how much time has passed as I sit down to write to you. Two decades have gone by since I wrote these words when I was a 20-year-old girl with big goals and hopes. It seems unreal. Above everything, I sincerely hope you have taken the time to enjoy the ride. Life is precious. Accept the lessons that every moment has to teach you since they help to shape who you become. I hope you haven't lost your sense of awe. I'm interested about where you've gone in life, the experiences you've had, and the people who have grown to b...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqjZR_v37K8 I thoug ht this video was very helpful and told us the basic tools of Adobe Illustrator.  The video covers fundamental techniques, and advanced tips, or showcases creative design processes. What's intriguing is the potential for discovering innovative approaches to design challenges, gaining insights into the latest features, and witnessing the application of design principles in real-world scenarios. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib8UBwu3yGA In this video, you l earn how to use Adobe Illustrator for beginners in this free course. It shows starting by mastering the Illustrator basics and then learning to create effects, patterns, and more. This free Adobe Illustrator course is aimed at helping beginners learn how to use Adobe Illustrator easily and quickly. You don’t need any previous knowledge of the software, and you don’t need design or illustration skills. I might use this for projects in the future. https://www.youtube.com/w...

 I/W/W/B Internet and World Wide Web:      A global network of linked computers and computer networks is known as the Internet. The use of the Internet Protocol (IP), a defined communication protocol, it enables the sharing of resources and information globally. The Internet was first conceptualized in the 1960s, and many people had a hand in its creation. created by the Department of Defense in the United States. The packet-switching technique, which allowed data to be divided into packets and sent independently over the network, was initially used by the ARPANET.      With the creation of TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), a set of protocols that enabled various networks to communicate with one another, the Internet as we know it today began to take shape. TCP/IP is frequently credited to Bob Kahn and Vinton Cerf for its invention in the 1970s. The Internet changed with time, and its use increased. With the advent of the World ...