Visual Poetry

Until Moriah Purdy spoke to our class I did not know that visual poetry even existed. With that being said I was amazed at the art she has done. The way a simple text can be turned into something more using digital imaging software is incredible. A typed page of words is pretty straight forward and does not take must to read what it mean. With visual poetry the reader has to look deeper than the text itself and look into the way the words are arranges, the patterns that the sentences make. After listening to her talk I have realized the potential for this next project. I have learned that you can take a simple sentence and make it something more, and that is what I look forward to.

Texture Mapping Textures

Texture Mapping

These are my three most interesting textures that I used. 

From right to left: Vineyard Vines belt, Apple, 2 Lanyards

The belt allowed me to use the different parts of it throughout the project without it looking overused. Although in the final project where I used the apple (hat stripe) it only looks red, but by using the apple texture it incorporates the unique white dots and up close textures of it. The lanyards were perfect for the two bordering stripes because the textures were similar enough that they worked together but in different colors. 

Texture Mapping

Texture Mapping 

A traditional WWII "Uncle Sam" poster that incorporates textures from everyday life. The use of Hirohito's face instead of Sam's portrays the tension of the times.