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My PortfolioCreated by:

Amanda Lynne ModelskiNovember 2010

Submitted for:

Saint Xavier UniversityART-216

Computer Graphics

Fall 2010

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MY

WORK

Photos

Illustrations

Merchandising SkillsPage 3Page 2

a view of my space

Amanda Modelski. November 2010.This is me... Currently, a Senior at SaintXavier University earning a Bachelors ofBusiness Administration in Marketing.

My professor for Computer Graphics,Nathan Peck, encourages his students to gainknowledge of computers and various softwarein order to better market themselves within the

job market. With this idea, he assigned theclass to create a magazine which demonstrateswho we are as an artists. Since my goal is towork at a Marketing Firm, I am taking this op-portunity to create a portfolio. This portfoliowill include photos, drawings, various art works,and examples of my creativity with merchandis-ing and marketing.

All of the work in this collection is mine. Sorelax and enjoy a view of my space.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Taste of Chicago

Te rst assignment in my Fall Com-puter Graphics class was to illustrate alandscape. Since moving to Chicago,my idea o landscape as changed romarm land with animals, to skyscrap-

ers with diverse people. I believe inthis assignment I achieved that. Tepicture above was the last omy assignments to includeall o the techniques learned

throughout this class. Tissection will take you through-out my entire process withrough dras to my nal product.

Cra- Tis drawing was created againin Illustrator. Te color/picture is romweek 4. In addition to the techniquesused to create the drawing on week 4, Iused the brush tool to produce strokes

along the outsides and inside o thebuildings. I changed the color o the

strokes and adjusted the actual brush

used selecting rom various brushdesigns in the brush pallet. I was able touse the brush tool to draw the illusiono windows in the buildings.

Concept- Tis picture o Chicago is

more realistic. Te scene with the

background color gives the city agloomy vibe. Te brush stroke arothe clouds add to the illusion o agloomy day. Compared to the otheillustrations, the detail that stands

the most is the brush strokes on thbuildings. It was suggested that in

drawing there is more deTe way I tried to establithat was by drawing wha

looks like lines o windowthe buildings.Composition- Te viewe

attention has now been changed t

at the buildings on the side o illustion. Te newly created windows adetail to the drawing that I was loto achieve.

ThispicTureof chicagoismorerealisTic.

Page 3 - 9 Project 1: Chicago Landscapes

Page 10 - 13 Project 2: eapots

Page 14 - 15 Project 3: Cups

Page 16 - 29 Photos

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Original photo o Chicago, used in Adobe Illustrations.

Te picture displayed on top shows the process o using Adobe Illustrator with its various windows and options that I usedwhile creating my illustration o Chicago. Te picture below is a copy o t he rst image that I created with Adobe Illustrator.Te photo o the rump ower is displayed as a unique process I used within Illustrator with the gradient eature.

Cra- Using Adobe Illustrator, I was able to t ransorm a photo o the city o Chicago into a drawing highlighting the ocuspoint o the rump tower in the background. Was able to create shapes to outline the skyline. I began drawing t his image byhaving the photo I chose o the city in the background, this allowed me to trace t he object that I saw with precision. First I de-cided to draw shapes around the buildings in the photo to create the initial skyline. I was able to use t he pen tool to click andcreate archor points to connect to create a shape. I continued this with creating shapes around the buildings until I achieved

a skyline. Te next tool I used was the eyedropper tool. I used this to select the color o the building rom the original photoand place it as the color o t he building in my drawing. I was also able to create a similar background and clouds in the skywith the pen tool. I was able to curve the square edges by using the ^ tool on the pen tool option listing. Tis helped with theull aect o the colors o the skyline being similar to the original photo. Next I took the brush tool to t ry and establish lineswithin the river to create the eect o fowing water. In addition to t he color on the photo, I wanted the middle building to

stand out. I was able to do so with creating a gradient. I clicked the gradient button below the ll and stroke options, and alsoselected the gradient option within the tool bar and under the windows option on the top o the screen. Tis allowed or meto draw the line o gradient (lightness to darkness) in order to establish more eect to the building.

Concept-the main building in the center o the picture draws your eyes attention. Te hues o the stroke also add to thedrawing. Tis is the rst image I drew and I wanted to illustrate (as in the picture) the colors o the skyline and the buildingeatures.

Composition- An issue that arose with the drawing was the outline and shapes that could be added to the photo.

the beginning

Adobe Illustrator Process

Step 1 : Adobe Illustration #1

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Cra- Adobe Illustrator. Tis illustration is crazy colors. I used t he color scheme o ice cream colors because it was lighand airy.Concept-Tis is showing the city i it was the colors o ice cream. Your eye is still being drawn to the main building in t hmiddle due to the darkness o its color compared to the rest o the buildings. Te sky a lso gives it a unique background tphoto, with it being green instead o a shade o blue.

Composition- I was going or a look o colorul, light and airy. Te typical colors o the metal seem to put a damper on tcity skyline. Tis livens it up. I believe the yellows ba lance the skys green to really make the shapes o the buildings pop.

Cra- My previous illustration in Adobe Illustrator. Was told to transorm our picture into a mono-chrome design.I was able to use various color tools and ormats to a djust the hues in the picture. Picked out a specic green in the

picture to elaborate and design all the other colors occurring to this green I chose.Concept- Te picture is showing the city i it was a shade o green. Te eye is being drawn to t he main building inthe middle o the picture has it has been in the rest o the illustrations.Composition- I tried to keep the same p attern throughout this photo has I had with previous illustrations- where

your main ocus is the river running up to the main building with the sky in the background. I think that the skyscolors add to the eect o the picture and make the buildings pop.

Step 2: Adobe Illustration- Monochrome in Green

tep #3: Adobe Illustration- Monochrome in green with brush strokes

additional drawings additional drawingsAdobe Illustration - Crazy Colors- Chicago on an Easter Morning

Adobe Illustration- Crazy Colors with brush stokes

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a space full of teapots

teapotseapot displayed to the right. Cra- Tis drawing was created in Illustrator using the pen tablet. Te program allows the

to adjust the setting to brush and then create marks as in relationship to drawing a picture with pen and paper. You are abto adjust the stroke o the brush (pen) by making it larger in width or smaller. For this illustration I le the stroke at 1 pt.continued to draw over various lines to make the darker shades.Concept- Tis is a picture o a teapot on top o a two-toned scanner. Te teapots shading and curved shaped lines refect outline o the teapot. I used more lines to make various outlines o the teapot and scanner darker as portrayed in t he ima

Composition- Te viewer is drawn to looking at the darker spot under the teapot and what it could represent. Tis also mthe teapot look jump out more.

eapot displayed below. Cra- Tis drawing was created in Illustrator using the pen tablet. Te program allows the user t

adjust the setting to brush and then create marks as in relationship to drawing a picture with pen and paper. You are ableadjust the stroke o the brush (pen) by making it larger in width or smaller. For this illustration I le the stroke at 1 pt and

continued to draw over various lines to make the darker shades. With this illustration it was meant to display the light thdisplayed while looking to the image.Concept- Tis picture is o a teapot. Te teapot is refective, which means a lot o light is being displayed on the pot maki

have more white than black.Composition- Te viewer is drawn to look at the white in the middle o the lower hal to see what represents the refectivthe teapot.

eapot with black background to enhance the light on the teapot eapot with white background to enhance the dark on th

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Cra- Tis drawing was created in Illustratorusing the pen tablet. Te program allows theuser to adjust the setting to brush and thencreate marks as in relationship to drawing

a picture with pen and paper. You are ableto adjust the stroke o the brush (pen) bymaking it larger in w idth or smaller. For thisillustration I le the stroke at 1 pt. and con-tinued to draw over various lines to make the

darker shades. With this illustration it wasmeant to display the light that is displayedwhile looking to the image.

Concept- Tis picture is o a teapot. Te

teapot is a lighter color , w hich means a lot olight is being displayed on the pot making ithave more white than black.

Composition- Te viewer is drawn to lookat the white on the teapot which shows thelighter shades on the teapot.

Cra - adobe illustrator using the pen t ablet.Te program allows the user to adjust the settingto brush and then create marks as in relation-ship to drawing a picture with pen and paper.You are able to adjust the stroke o the brush

(pen) by making it l arger in width or smaller.For this illustration I le the stroke at 1 pt. andcontinued to draw over various lines to make thedarker shades. Te white pen strokes are used to

increase the top o the nail.

Concept - this is a picture o a nail standing onits tip on the ground.Composition - the viewer is drawn to l ooking at

the top o the nail.

Tis picture above is described as: cra- adobe illustrator. Te program allows the user to adjust the set-

ting to brush and then create marks as in relationship to drawing a picture with pen and paper. You areable to adjust the stroke o the brush (pen) by making it larger in width or smaller. For this illustration I

le the stroke at 1 pt. and continued to draw over various lines to make the darker shades. I used white toshow more inside the sink and toilet.Concept- bathroom with the toilet in the background o the picture and sink in the oreground.Composition- attention is drawn to the outline o the stall and the darkness o the toilet.

Te picture below is described as: cra - Adobe Illustrator using the pen tablet. Te program allows theuser to adjust the setting to brush and then create marks as in relationship to drawing a picture with penand paper. You are able to adjust the stroke o the brush (pen) by making it larger in width or smaller. Forthis illustration I le the stroke at 1 pt. and continued to draw over various lines to make the darker shades.

I also added color to the picture to elaborate on various designs. o increase the white inside the toilet andsink I erased the pen marks I had already created.Concept- the same bathroom image is highlighted with color.Composition- the viewer is drawn to looking at the colors on the bathroom walls and stal ls.

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Cra - adobe illustrator using the pen tablet. Te program allows the user to adjust thesetting to brush and then create marks as in relationship to drawing a picture with pen and

paper. You are able to adjust the stroke o the brush (pen) by making it larger in w idth orsmaller. For this illustration I le the stroke at 1 pt. and continued to draw over various linesto make the darker shades. Te white pen strokes are used to increase the top and bottom othe cup.Concept - this is a picture o a cup displayed on a table.Composition - the viewer is drawn to lo oking at the top o the cup and the sides o it.

Project 3: Cup with horizontal lines

a space full of cups Cra- adobe illustrator. Te program allowsthe user to adjust the setting to brush and thencreate marks as in relationship to drawing apicture with pen and paper. You are able to ad-just the stroke o the brush (pen) by making itlarger in width or smaller. For this illustration

I le the stroke at 1 pt. and continued to drawover various lines to make the darker shades. Iused white to show more o the outside o thecup.

Concept- a cup drawing with only vertical linesbased o a darker color scale.Composition- attention is drawn to the outlineo the cup with the shadowing o the black.

Cra- adobe illustrator. Te program allows theuser to adjust the setting to brush and then createmarks as in relationship to drawing a picture withpen and paper. You are able to adjust the stroke

o the brush (pen) by making it larger in widthor smaller. For this illustration I le the strokeat 1 pt. and continued to draw over various linesto make the darker shades. I used white to showmore o the outside o the cup.

Concept- a cup drawing with only vertical linesbased o a darker color scale.Composition- attention is drawn to the outline othe cup with the shadowing o the black

Project 3: Cup with vertical lines

Project 3: Cup with multiple style lines

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a taste of Chicagos spaces

ThispicturewastakenoffofLakeShoreDriveheadingSouthboundonSeptember5th,2010.

The Importance of Landscapes

For the first assignment, the class was in-structed to take landscape pictures. In thesepicture we were to find as much space aspossible, thus leading to the name spacepictures. Since moving to the city roughly3 1/2 years ago, I have realized that myperception of space and landscapes havechanged. With this, the usual farm landand or orchards that you would normallyassociate with spaces and landscapes wereout of the question. Instead, I realized that

Chicagos space and landscapes came frominside the heart of the city, what glowsevery night within the city, its skyscrapers.By realizing this on my journey downtownI took every opportunity in attempting tocreating the perfect picture. With this, Ileaned out of car windows, stood on top ofpeoples drums (or buckets) on the side ofthe road, was a runaway on a dinner cruiseship, but most of all I took images of spaceevery moment I could. With this mind-setand while looking through pictures, I real-ized I have always treated photography toa higher level than just a hobby, but ratherto tell a story. So with this, let me tell youmine...

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ThesepictureofChicagos

landscapestellaunique

storywithinmylife.With

movingfromasmalltown

inAlabamatoamajorcity,

Irealizedthechangedright

away.Themostobvious

differencewasthelevel

ofatnessfollowedby

extremelytallskyscrap-

ers.Ienjoyedthisnew

experienceallthesame.I

wasgiventheopportunity

tosailonLakeMichigan

soakinginthesunsetover

thecitysskyline.Nothing

couldhaveeverseemed

sobeautifulasitdidthat

night.

This lighthouse off of Lake Michi-gan across from Navy Pier. One of

the rst weekends after I movedto Chicago, the rst thing I didwas take a water tour along thelake front. From seeing the beauti-ful skyline (shown above) to turn

around to see the beautiful light-house off of the coast. I found thatthis city has numerous stories to

be told. This picture shows a light-house off in the distance that has amysterious story behind it.

Chicagos Skyline rom Lake Michigan

Lighthouse o o Lake Michigan

Chicago Sears Tower

Te Bean- Chicagos newest tourist attraction.

TheSearsTowerrepresentsmore

tomethanoneoftheworldstallest

skyscrapers.Itrepresentsthehard

workanddedicationfrommenand

womenaliketoplaceChicagoinfront

ofthecompetition.Thishardworkand

dedicationremindsmeofhowim-

portantitistorealizethatpeopleand

ideasmatter,andinordertomakethe

worldabetterplace-weneedtolive

bythisidea.

With a growing

city includingpopulation, popculture, Chicago isconstantly keepingup with the trends.

Within this picture,the viewer is ableto see a new touristattraction set up in

Millennium Park.Tis attraction isrefective, but to acertain extent (its atricky bean). Chil-

dren, adults, grand-parents enjoy it

alike. As displayedin the le-hand

side o the picture,this magnicentlandmark appeals tothe most beautiulo wedding pictures.

Tey were right toplace it o o theMagnicent Mile.

Chicago

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a taste of europes space

Copenhagen, Denmark

While scrolling through old pictures

of past vacations and experiences,

I noticed a trend throughout my

photography. I was intend a photogra-

pher of spaces. Ironically enough, I

didnt realize this unique information

until I was looking through pictures

and documents to put together this

magazine. The point that interested

me the most was the unique styles

throughout my photos. In simple

fashion, I was able to take a camera-point and shot. Boom, The scene was

captured. But as I continued to go

through I realized that each picture

came with a different vibe. I was able

to create a story by looking at the

picture and realizing its importance

not only in its surroundings, but in

my own personal life. This picture of

the main strip off the sea in Copen-

hagen, Denmark, tells the story of my

opportunity of a lifetime. I was able

to experience unique parts of Eu-

rope that many people dreamed (or

never heard) of before. The concept

of this picture came from a draw-

ing from a postcard I saw in a shop

in Denmark. The drawing was of the

uniquely colored houses with a few

ships gathered on the water. I wanted

to replicate that drawing with my

way of capturing a scene, a photo. I

was able to accomplish just that- and

to this day (over 4 years later) this is

still one of my favorite pictures.

European Space

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more of europes spaceThe Little Mermaid. Growing up in

America, The Little Mermaid was

nothing more than a Disney movie.

Roughly 18 years later, I realize that

this movie and book (which while I

was little thought it was based off

the movie) was based off a Danish

tale. I found this statue very intrigu-

ing. The woman is torn with what to

do in life. While looking at this pic-

ture, you get the perception that she

is a lost soul, waiting to nd her way

back home. With this many people

can easily relate too. I wanted thispicture to tell a story of a lost soul,

but with hope of nding her way

back home. She lives a full life that

she is waiting to fulll. Luckily, with

the touch of a button, I was a ble to

capture this moment with a photo.

Anyone who has traveled can

explain to you the changes

that occur the second you step

out of your comfort (home)

zone. A simple change in

weather, personalities, even

spaces is an interesting sur-

prise, but is benecial to re-

ally appreciate everything you

are given in life. This picture

(left) was taken of a restau-

rant inside of a theme park in

Denmark. The unique factor,

(other than the fact that this

is a beautiful restaurant inside

a theme park- to Americans

this would sound absurd) was

the daily dinner. This was notsomething that was rushed or

interrupted my various en-

tertainment items. This was

the time everyday people

were able to sit down and talk

about what they did and truly

spend it with who they love.

Little Mermaid

Restaurant located inside Denmarks largest theme park.

Looks like a Palace right? Well... In this case you are right. With the opportunity to travel across

Europe, I found myself in Russia, looking to tell a story from the past. With my snap-shot camera

in hand, I found it hard to resist taking a picture of the magnicent palace accompanied by gold

statues and water fountains and miles upon miles of gardens. I wanted to capture a picture that

would be able to portray my ah moment upon exiting the palace. At the second I was able to

capture the moment, water fountains arise with great splashes of water, which added to the af-

fect of the gloriousness of this location.

The photo (left) captures a unique room.

Throughout history, monumental achieve-

ments have been made, this room is an

example of such. The room has thousands

of genuine gems and stones glued to cover

every inch of the wall. This room stood outto me based on its lavish appearance, but

with such grace. The layout of the gems

are done in a way that it is not obvious

what you are looking at- yet you are able

to identify it right away.

...benecial to really appreciateeverything you are given in life.

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home spaces away from home

Home is where the heart is. With my traveling aboardI struck an interest with homes and unique shops thatwere shaped like homes. Since my journey was morethan 3 weeks long, I longed or the eeling o home. I

used my snap-shot camera to capture these moments.I was looking or the most unique places that wouldbe able to dene a story or situation that was occur-ring. Te viewers eye is drawn to the colors on the

house. Te colors on the roo bring out the colors onthe house and the shutters. Te layers are unique to

this picture with the view rom behind a ence. Withthe various color hues and values, this picture standsout and makes a statement to the viewer.

Te above pictures o water ountains are the same water ountain. But my looking at the color o thepicture and angle, it looks as i it is two completely areas. Te eng shui water ountain is a great to ol thatis known to attract good luck and prosperity. Water ountains combine sound and movement as a cure toboth retain and activate the qi or energy o the space. I situated in t he right spot, the constant stream o

cascading water can harnesses the qi in the area that needs it the most. Looking at this ountain and it rep-resents a peaceul, calm time in lie. Te concept o the photo was to develop something that would appealto the eye but would still give enough impact o a scenic yard.

Tis picture displays homes and mu-seums that are beyond the garden. Tegarden displays vibrant colors with aunique mix across the large landscapein the photo. Tis photo also includes

multiple layers between the houses,ence, and garden landscaping. Tis is avery calming picture to look at.

Home is where the heart is.

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out of this world- into the outer space

Tis is a avorite photo o mine. Comingback rom the trip to Europe and attend-

ing college in Chicago, I have been givenmany opportunities to experience variouslocations across the state. It was taken ona crisp all day o o Lake Shelbyville, IL.

Te color o the sky with the sun shiningthrough the clouds really displays a uniquescene o scenery.

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Tis picture represents the

winter season in Chicago, IL. Iquestioned what reminds youo Chicago in the winter- thispicture would be my answer. Snowcovered trees in a backyard with

the beginnings o snowmen, andsnow alling in ront o the camera.Te eeling a viewer gets rom thisphoto is a eeling o comort. By

looking at this you realize hownice it is to be inside on a day likethis, but also how beautiul it is tolook at.

seasonal space

Tis photo displays a fower

that has newly bloomed in thespring time. Tis photo wastaken in Sweden. Te uniqueexperience in Sweden was its

agriculture that was displayedwithin their spring months. Inthe background o this photothe viewer can see the BalticSea. Tis fower stood on top

o a mountain in which inten-sies the reality o this fowergrowing in such a climate.

Te picture (above) was taken rom within a car on the way to raverse City, Michigan. Tis is also one o

my avorite photos displaying everything that describes all. When looking at this picture you sense beauti-ul rom the simplicity o arm living compared to city lie, along with the beautiul changing o the leaves.Te outline o the car rame surrounding the picture also adds too the eect o this picture. It takes awayany outside distractions that might be present and ocuses solely on the simplicity o a beautiul all day.

Te picture (below) was t aken o Lake Michigan surrounding raverse City, Michigan. Tis is a beautiulpicture to display a perect summer day. Te beautiul blue color o the lake makes the surrounding hillsand sky stand out. Te concrete barrier surrounding the water also helps aid in the display o the seagullfying over the water enjoying the day. Te viewer is able to eel the openness o the area and appreciate its

true value and beauty.

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merchandising skills

While in college, I am constantly busy t rying new ways to increase my creative within the market-ing eld. One of the prime examples I was able to do this was on a bulletin board within a Resi -dence Hall. With this bulletin board that is displayed for over 230 students, I was able to create

SXU Fun Facts for the residents to enjoy reading. On this bulletin board, I included newspaperheadlines, articles, pictures, along with trivia questions that gave useful information to Saint Xavierstudents but also provided a pleasant, colorful picture within the hallway.

photos

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Special Tanks to everyone who made this magazine / portolio possible.