Pyramid!

My Vacation at the Pyramids of Giza

For my Insertion project I first looked for a photo of myself that was posed in front of scenery. The picture I found was myself in front of the original olympic stadium in Greece. Then I knew I wanted to place myself in a picture that was sunny and warm because of the sun and shadows on my body. I have always wanted to go to Egypt so I thought of the pyramids. The sun on the left side of the pyramid worked well with the sun on the left side of my body. I tried my best to make the images blend but I am still trying to get the hang of photoshop!

Pointe Shoes

Graceful

For this project I knew I wanted to do something that related to dance. I instantly thought of a photograph I had taken during my freshman year photo class. At first I was able to do the legs with ease using the mesh tool and I thought the entire project was going to be a breeze! Then once I reached the shoes with the ribbon I got so confused. I finally realized I had to do each part of the foot separately. Once I began taking more time for each section it all worked out. I really like how it came out!

Exquisite Corpse

MEOW

Business Logo Design

For my logo I wanted to stay with the idea of simplicity. I originally had a sketch with just the word "icing" and cupcake frosting as the top of the "i." With my new design I hoped to include more so that the logo would stand out as both cupcakes and cocktails. I wanted this logo to be visible and recognizable from far away. When I found this font with the highlight on each letter it made the logo look more fun, which is what I would want from a cupcake and cocktail bar. Adding the martini glass as the other "i" made it easy to see drinks were also involved. As for the color, I chose teal because it is my favorite color and I think teal, black, and white look classy and modern together, which is what I would hope for with the decor of my bar. I added the tagline as well so that on the front of the building when driving or walking by it would be know instantly. 

Caligramme Project

Walt Disney - Mary Poppins "Let's go fly a kite"

Possible Logo Designs

Icing - Cupcake & Cocktail Bar

Designs (left to right):
1. For the first logo I really wanted a simple, straight to the point approach. I liked the idea of having the name of the business along with a tag line. Then I decided with one "i" I could do something that related to cupcakes and the other to drinks. I really like this logo because of the simplicity.
2. I then began thinking about cupcakes and what else I could do to make them relate to drinks. So I decided to so a more detailed cupcake with a martini olive on top, instead of a cherry. Having the "I" in the middle of the base of the cupcake would stand for the name of the business. After drawing this logo I don't really like it for the vision I had.
3. After the first cupcake logo I thought to try another version of it, but more simple. I liked how I could incorporate the tag line still, in a different way. The overall cupcake is very easy to distinguish, especially if it is shrunk down. From far away people would know it has to do with cupcakes. However, this logo does lack the idea of having drinks involved. 
4. For the martini class logo I thought it was a great idea at first, until I had to add the cupcake. The class alone looked really cool with the olive but the cupcake then looks like it is just sitting there. If I hadn't added the cupcake though, it wouldn't have been recognizable as both cocktails and cupcakes. I also didn't really know how to include the tagline, which I thought was essential. 
5. My last design was meant to look like icing in the shape of an "I" for the name. I also thought I could add colored sprinkles around it. Then I ran into the same problem, combining cupcakes and cocktails in the design. I couldn't think of a way to do that with this design. To be it just isn't what I pictured for my business logo. 

Possible Companies

The ideas I have come up with for possible companies to make logos for are:

• Icings - Cupcakes and Cocktails will be served together. With every homemade cupcake flavor will be a drink to go along with it. It will be aimed toward a more upscale late 20s audience. 
• Whopin' Waffles - A waffle bus outside of campus open Thursday - Sunday 10pm-3am for those midnight cravings or late nights. They will have different toppings for Belgian waffles for a college budget.
• Sweet Teal Photography - A small private owned photography company working out of the South. Specializing in wedding, family, and senior photos. 
• Bayside Burritos - Serving Breakfast Burritos all day. A small local restaurant with different flavors of burritos for all tastes.
• Roll with the Tide - A family restaurant serving seafood located on the water. It would be fairly priced and local food.