Custom Graphic Assignment

A Starry Christmas Night

by: Mackenzie Rector

10/27/14

This custom graphic was created using Adobe Photoshop. To create the tree, I used an image of an evergreen tree off the internet, to create a new stamp. Once I created the stamp, I used it to create the tree in this image. I used the stamp tool to put the lights onto the tree as well as the stars in the sky and the snow on the ground. I used the shape tool for the moon, and the star atop the tress. Using the effects on photoshop I was able to add backlighting to the moon as well as the star on the tree. I am pleased with how the graphic turned out, I like the realism the animated graphic has to it. With Christmas being right around the corner, creating this image definitely got me in the holiday spirit. 

Photoshop Magazine Cover Project

By: Mackenzie Rector

10/23/2014

ART 210

This project was created using Adobe Photoshop. The request was for me to create a fictional magazine cover. It was completely up to me to decide what the theme of the magazine would be, so I decided to go with the cutest thing I could think of; a baby magazine. The magazine is titled " Beautiful Baby," the cover features five text pieces and three images. I used different shapes to add variety to the different images, and added effects to the texts and different colors so that they stand out among each other and the background. I enjoyed the freedom and high level of creativity I had with this project. 

"Mackenzie Swims with a Shark"

Extraction Assignment

Beginning Digital Arts

Prof. Corrigan

10/20/2014

By: Mackenzie Rector
This extraction assignment was created using photoshop. I took an image of myself jumping into a cenotes in Mexico and an image of a shark shooting out of water that I found on the internet to create this image. After extracting myself from the original photo, I strategically sized and placed myself in the shark's photo to look like I am jumping in to his mouth, quite fearlessly. I had a lot of fun on this assignment, and I think it turned out great. Why anyone would jump into a sharks mouth is beyond me, but I think its comical and creative. 

Vector Illustrator Project

This vector illustration was created using Adobe Illustrator. Above is the original photo below is the image I created in illustrator using the original photo. I wanted the final product to be realistic, and look like an animation at the same time, so I tried not to deviate much from the original photo. I truly enjoyed this project, I learned so much about Illustrator and how to use its tools and functions.

Exquisite Corpse Assignment: Robot Mermaid

October 6, 2014

Mackenzie Rector

Art 210

This is an image that was originally drawn by myself and other classmates. The image was created using Illustrator. I added the UT to the shirt and the background to the image. Our class titled the image: "Robot Mermaid."