Shape Picture

Rough sketch
Final product


This first actual design project using the computer was all about implementing the shape tool into a design. At first, I had sketched a picture of the moon and the sun. However, once I started working with Adobe Illustrator, I decided to create a mountain landscape. I tried to keep the colors and designs very simple with the blues and orange and basic shapes. I generally wanted it to be a simple, pleasing image.

 This was my first time really using Illustrator on my own, so I did a lot of experimenting with the program. Like I mentioned earlier, I had originally had a different idea of what to create, but changed my mind while playing with the program. I used the pen tool to create the mountains and the shape tool to create the sun. However, I must admit that it did take me some time to get the hang of some of those basic tools.

 I also learned how to use the shaper tool. This tool just allows you to make basic shapes through broad gestures, so you don't have to be exact but the program will figure out what you are trying to create. I personally find it to be a very easy tool to figure out and use. 

 Although I am not technologically inclined, Illustrator has been fairly easy for me to use thus far. It makes lots of concepts that could be difficult very simple. I really appreciate this about Illustrator. I also like how many cool creations can come out of just a few straight forward tools. 


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