Surrealist Photo Collage

  Surrealism is a style of art and literature developed in the 20th century.  It stresses the subconscious (dreamlike) or non-rational imagery and unexpected juxtapositions (things put together in unlikely combinations). Grading Criteria for Surrealist Collage Growth (12) All photos are in focus/good resolution – 12 Creativity (12) All photos chosen are interesting – 12 Objectives (32) A background […]

Empty Bowls 2017

This is a graded assignment and you must complete a statement regardless of if you are submitting your bowl for auction. The first paragraph is basically the “What” of the project:  What issue are you addressing?  What metaphor/symbolism did you use/what does your vessel represent?  This is a straightforward, introductory paragraph. The second paragraph is […]

Photo of the Day

National Geographic publishes a series called Photo of the Day, here is a little about it… “Each Photo of the Day we publish is meant to inspire wonder and curiosity, to bring a unique corner of the world into focus, present a new take on the familiar, or celebrate simple beauty. And in addition to […]

Solarfast Transfer

Choose high contrast photo that you want to transfer to fabric. Should not have a lot of small details. Crop to 5.25×8. Turn it black & white. Increase the brightness & contrast. Image Adjustments > Invert Open a new Photoshop document and make the dimensions 8.5×11. Move both so that you can see them at the […]

100 Photographs

100 of the Most Influential Photographs of All Time Time Magazine published a book of 100 photographs that they feel met their criteria as “the most influential images of all time”.  Go to the site linked below and do the following: Click on the “About the Project” link and read how they set the criteria. […]

Cyanotypes

About Cyanotypes To do: Choose high contrast photo that you haven’t yet used. Should not have a lot of small details. Crop to 5×7. Turn it black & white. Increase the brightness & contrast. Image Adjustments > Invert Print to the Laserjet printer… NOT the photo printer.