a massive update and explanation for me being MIA coming soon….

but in the meantime:

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Hey guys!  Remember that paper I mentioned in my last blog?  Well, here’s the rough draft of it!  Let me know what you think!  I had to link two separate topics together, so the paper is about the artistic and scientific aspects of graphic design:

Emotion
As I stare at this piece before me, I find myself lost in its glory. Her skin—so fair and so smooth. Her eyes—blue as the sky on a clear day. Her lips—red as maraschino cherries. There seems to be a certain level of perfection here. Out of 16 million colors to choose from, the classic blue and red are chosen as the main focal points to draw the viewer in. It’s as if those exceptionally blue eyes suck the viewer into the screen and deep into the subject’s soul, and those lips seduce the viewer into a hypnotic splendor. The subject has successfully connected with the viewer, and tells a story that is left for the viewer’s interpretation.

Follow my Lead
It twists and turns. It curves over and under, and over itself again. Stopping at the edge, it seems ready to push through the seams and continue on forever. This fleur- never faltering in its complexity- leads the eyes up, up and away, as a small butterfly would on a crisp spring day. It rests behind the text, as does her angelic body. The text—a compilation of cursive rhetoric—seems strategically placed, as if its coordinates were predetermined. Her dainty fingers seem to rest effortlessly atop the peak of the “y”, and the phrase in itself seems to be perfectly proportionate to the overall structure of the piece. The phrase is not so gargantuan that it draws viewers out of their hypnotic state, yet not so subtle as to be irrelevant. This phrase, whatever it may be, starts the viewer on their quest, as if to say “Once upon a time…”

World Tour
As she sets out on her journey towards world recognition, her creator must map out her ultimate path. Just as an artist must decide whether to sculpt, sketch, or paint, her creator must decide the format in which she will be displayed in the utmost quality. To be an animated character, or a still-life model? Two very differing characters requiring two very different paths—paths that could help or hinder her ultimate goal. What is her ultimate goal? Where will her final destination be? What purpose or function will she serve? Although it may seem that her only purpose is to be looked at, these are very important questions that the creator must take into account. One false move, and the way she is looked at could change in the blink of an eye.

Final Destination
How does one take their masterpiece from personal canvas to the world’s stage? One must find the proper outlet and take proper steps to ensure its accessibility to all. In this sea of colors, one must cast the anchor and create a permanent home. As with any other home, her creator must build the foundation and the framework. When all is said and done, she may then be placed upon the wall so that upon entering this house, she is the first one that one sees. However, as with any other piece of art, she must not be placed hastily. Is she placed too low? Too high? Is she crooked? What about her backdrop—does the color of the wall conflict with the colors contained within this piece? Is the lighting too dim or bright? Such small subtleties are not to be taken lightly.

Unspoken Mystery
Yet, such minutia doesn’t seem to faze her. Her eyes still pierce like the end of a double-edged sword. Her lips still red like a scarlet bed of roses. Her body and skin so smooth, like an ivory tower. Because in the end, it’s just you and her—entwined in a curious and innocent love affair.