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When I started brainstorming about my yearbook spread, I considered the aesthetic that would represent me. I was inspired to create a clean layout with ample whitespace and a culmination of different materials. Overall the goal was to come up with a design that reflects my imaginative, contemplative, and friendly nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one of the first projects I\u2019ve attempted that wasn\u2019t digital, I readily admit that I struggled. Despite my plans, I was deeply intimidated by the permanence of my actions. Simply putting the brush to paper induced anxiety! I had to practice acceptance; that I\u2019m still learning and my execution is far from perfect. In this regard, I can consider the project a great learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you get to know me, you\u2019ll discover I love a good challenge. I wanted to reflect this by illustrating my self-portrait, a skill that I\u2019m very much still developing. I used the grid to aid me, which we learned about recently in Survey of Illustration. I decided to incorporate it into the finished drawing instead of erasing it because it felt authentic and reflective of where I was at and my process. It also further conveys my contemplative nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using red spray paint, I created the border which underscores my assertive personality, but I also wanted to reflect a vulnerability and softness with the use of watercolour, a medium I\u2019ve never worked in before. Similarly, the design features straight angles juxtaposed with other more fluid shapes. Though I may be outgoing on the outside, I still suffer self-doubt regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, I chose to write a little cryptically about myself utilizing some poetic flair (the first section is in 5,7,5, like a haiku!). I love poetry and admire when things aren\u2019t as obvious as they seem. My typewriter seemed a perfect way to enhance the connection between my personality and the aesthetic of the yearbook piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would give myself 6.5\/10. I tried many new things with this layout, but it didn\u2019t turn out how I\u2019d hoped. Though I think it\u2019s objectively an acceptable representation of myself, I don\u2019t think the execution accurately reflects my original vision. I spent approximately 8.5 hours on this project, including brainstorming and construction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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