My final project

Here is my final graphic design project.  I wish i could have done more because i feel like there is something missing but i cant figure out what it is! Otherwise overall i like it.  Candygrind is a snowboard apparel/glove company i ride for so that was my inspiration for doing this.  In the real world this would be used as an internet ad or magazine ad of some sort (even though it is in landscape mode).

Foshay images

Anthony Marchetti's Photos

I’m not quite sure what it is about these two photos.  But there is something about each that is really intriguing to me and I cant pin point what it is.  Both photos are super plain and simple.  It gives off a really “empty feeling” vibe.  Borderline lonely too.  I feel like he could be a photographer for a real estate company.  He can make even the simple things of the house look good.  I think it would help bring people to view a house if they seen his photos.  I also checked out more of his work (anthonymarchetti.com) and the rest looks great also.  There are a few really cool “artsy” photos as well as plain and simple ones that look great.  Check it out if you get a moment. 

Here are a few other shots that i thought were pretty cool

Metaphors

What the talk about in the book is very true.  I never really thought of things like that before when thinking about arguing or talking about money.  But now when I look back on it, those things all tie together.  I also agree how some of the time its only true for our country.  Other people see time as a different thing than us and they have different things tie together than we do.

My Business Card

Copy #1

Copy #2

I have the more simple card on top, but I kind of like the 2nd card with more smoke.  I like them both but couldnt decide on only one.

The artist statement I found

This artist statement is by Nik Ainley.  His statement talks a little bit about photoshop (because it is the photoshop spotlight) but the majority of it is still inspiring.  His work is insanely good I incourage you to check it out, he has some of his work on this page and also at shinybinary.com

http://www.photoshop.com/spotlights/nik-ainley

15 Artists

Friends (Do not have websites, but facebook instead)
1. Jesse Guzik-The way he takes photos and edits them in photoshop is very unique, unlike anyone else's photos I've seen.
2. Jessica Beaumont-She has a lot of feelings in her drawings/paintings, sometimes loud and upfront, but other times hidden inside the drawing.
3.Laura Velasco-Influencial portraits and drawings that express people's feelings.
4.Karrah Kobus-Very different style of photography, use of many different layers giving it an older feel.
5.Bill Hickey(Hickeyphotography.com)-Very good action shots of my favorite sports.

Deviant Art (All artists under this were found at deviantart.com)
6. John De Bord-Great landscape photos.
7. Adam Dobrovits-Very crisp photos, also fall colors.
8. Leszek Bujnowski-Good photoshop skills.
9. Anja Buhrer-Good photoshop skills on real photos.
10. Myrna Y. Jacobs-Awesome darkroom photo skills.
11. Charles Winburn-Knows his camera settings well, tilt, macro, shift, shutter, etc.
12. Cody-Great sense of movement in his photos.

Random websites
13. Tylerstableford.com-Good unique angles for photography.
14. Adelldonague.com-Great graphic design layouts!
15. NIK AINLEY/shinybinary.com-By far my favorite photoshop artist.  Has a lot of amazing work.  Found him originally on the photoshop.com spotlight, but the site I listed is his own site full of work.