GRAPHIC DESIGN

DIGITAL PHOTO ART

"Blooming of Second Self" by Karlycia Payne

This graphic design piece was created as artistic as well as technological project with the theme of "The Secrets Within" as the basis. The model shots as well as one of the background layers was taken with a Nikon D5000 camera with an 18 - 55 mm, 3.5 lens. Two Camray 300 compact lighting systems (Aurora Lite Bank) with umbrella reflectors were utilized. This photo was modified on Adobe Photoshop version CS3. With this program the techniques of multiple layers, overlay text, black and white effect, as well as some special effects and filters were applied to reach the desired look. This piece was included in a public art show for Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School's play "The Secret Garden".

PERSONAL LOGO

"Personal Logo Design" by Karlycia Payne

This "personal" logo was created in room 218 for a project for Grade Twelve Communications Technology. This logo was produced on Adobe Illustrator CS3 by combining the techniques of the pen tool, as well as modifying anchor points to get allow the letters to combine together into one shape. This design will now be used as my signature on my website along with my work.

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT

"Stradwick Carpet One" Newspaper Advertisement by Karlycia Payne

This newspaper advertisement was created for a Kingston Whig Standard contest to advertise companies in the Kingston area. The image was taken with a Nikon D5000 DSLR camera with a 18 - 55 mm, 3.5 lens. This design was created on Adobe Photoshop CS3 computer software, using static images and shapes to create the check marks to explain the products. The image was also brightened to let it stand out. This design was entered into the contest and was used to improve my graphic design skills.

 
MAGAZINE ADVERTISEMENT REPRODUCTION

"Maybelline" Magazine Ad Reproduction by Karlycia Payne

This magazine advertisement reproduction was created as a Grade Eleven graphic design project. The image was taken with a Nikon D5000 camera with an 18 - 55 mm, 3.5 lens. Two Camray 300 compact lighting systems (Aurora Lite Bank) with umbrella reflectors were utilized. For the macro images, an AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm 1:2.8 ED lens was utilized. The photos were put together on an iMac computer in Adobe Photoshop CS3 using multiple layers, outer glow on the text, as well as the line tool to obtain the multi coloured V shapes incorporated into the design. This photo was also used as a learning tool in graphic design and learning how to take macro shots.