Tank top Backpack/purse

I created this backpack/purse from surprise, surprise, an old tank top. 

Here are some steps on how YOU can create a uniquely-cool and cost effective backpack/purse from an old piece of clothing.

1st: Get an old tank top. Any tank top will work, but I used one that had a slightly higher spandex amount so it can hold more stuff with less weight on your back.

2nd: Make sure you have: A sewing needle, thread, scissors, and ribbon. (whichever colour you want but make sure it can be used as straps and can be sewn easily.) 

3rd: thread your needle with a thread colour that won't be as visible when sewn onto your fabric. Then sew up the bottom portion of your tank top. Sew the outsides in. (This can be done easily by flipping the tank top inside out). 

 *WARNING* Make sure that you cut off the original straps of the tank top before doing this step.

4th: Then, measure 2 symmetrical pieces of ribbon, you can cut them any size, but I cut mine at aprox 24 inches each. Then, sew one side of the ribbon about half an inch below where the original strap was in the top inside part of the tank top ( Or you can place them exactly  where the original straps where, depends on your preference). Then, sew the ribbon and repeat the step for the other side of the ribbon and for the piece of ribbon as well.

5th: Now that you've got the straps out of the way, You can decorate your tank top. Get a piece of ribbon (You can use the same ribbon that was used for the straps) and cut it at aprox double the width of your tank top. Then, fold it in half and sew one of the ribbon's sides onto the middle section of your tank top where the stitches line up from where it was originally machine sewn from the manufacturer. (Sounds confusing, but just find the part where one side is slightly lower than the other, as if it's walking over a ledge, so to speak.)  Then, sew the other ribbon's side on top of where the other side of the ribbon was sewn. 

Then, Ta-da! You've made yourself a backpack/purse from an old piece of clothing, Pretty nifty isn't it? Currently I'm using mine as a ribbon holder.  Now, if you want to decorate it even more, you can hot glue on gems, flowers, beads, etc. Hope you enjoy this clever conversion from tank top, to clever tote bag, hope you have a happy day!

Art Piece Critique

The image I chose is called Tiffany Studios Grapevine.  1905, MMA, NY. Tiffany: Glass Menagerie.

Imitationalism
The image displays no literal question, since it is just a stained glass window. The image has some precise detail but not a lot to be impressed or "wowed" by. It displays some texture, (the texture and quality of the leaves) But again, not much to be impressed or "wowed" by. It is somewhat life like, as it does look like a real depiction of a stained glass window that displays leaves, but it doesn't resemble an actual life like object and or image I’d say it looks real, it resembles leaves growing on a stained glass window, it's as real looking as a stained glass window can get right? but it is not realistic since it isn’t something that is naturally organic or something you can see outside (you can’t look out a window and see stained glass leaves growing out of the ground or walking around a street). It doesn’t look exactly like a actual stained glass piece, since there isn’t little pieces of glass that create the image, but it looks as real as a painting of a stained glass window gets I suppose.

Formalism and Design Qualities
It does have principles and elements of design that are executed well. It does have well use of line, shape, hues, harmony, space, movement, rhythm, and balance.
It uses lines as the stems that connect the foliage together, the shape of the leaves are proper too. It also has good hues in the colour of the foliage, it has harmony throughout the piece, it uses space well since there aren’t too many blank spaces in this image, and there is movement by the curving stems displaying growth in the leaves. There is rhythm by the placement of the stems curving lines that make your eyes follow, and there is balance by the way the stems and leaves are placed all over the image, but in a way where is draws your eye in a positive method. The piece does have unity since the image isn't cluttered, strained, or too busy.

Emotionalism and Expressive Qualities
This piece doesn’t really have many emotional or expressive qualities, but it does make me feel positive and mellow because of the use of the different hues of green and yellow that create somewhat of a "creative" and "organic/Eco" feel. The use of the few cool and warm colours make a relaxing feeling. Also, I enjoy stained glass pieces so that’s probably why it’s tough for me to critique this one as much as I would any other piece, but it's also probably easier for me to love stained glass pieces too. Overall, including all 3 qualities, I’d say this piece is an acceptable piece, but not and over the top amazing piece.

Alex.m

Logo Assignment-What animal represents you?

The animal I chose for my logo assignment is a Wild Stallion.
I chose a Wild Stallion because it has the same characteristics and best represents me and what my personality is like.
 Wild Stallions and I share the trait of being active and athletic because I ADORE being active and moving around, I mean I just can't sit down for more than 5 minutes or I'll get bored and start to fidget or I'll just go crazy!
I'm also athletic similar to the Wild Stallion, since I LOVE sports and running around. Stallions are pretty good runners and so am I, not to brag that is.
 Wild Stallions are also hard workers, such as myself. I always try to take professionalism and dedication in mind when I have an assignment or a project to do for a class(even if there's a class I don't like as much!). I say that if your not motivated, then you aren't really learning. I believe that being a hard worker goes hand-in-hand with that.
 Wild Stallions also have great hair, (Not to brag But so do I) So running around all the time like a Stallion can make your hair dance in the wind too.
 In conclusion, This is why I believe that a Wild Stallion has the same characteristics as I and also best represents me and what my personality is like.

Repetition and Rhythm Assignment

These are the two images I created for my Rhythm and Repetition Assignment.

Both of the images work in a different way. The steady line image has bold, straight lines that intersect through the middle of the image, and cross through the middle as well.

The steady image’s lines have a somewhat-fast movement and rhythm. The dynamic line image has varying line width, the line is somewhat bold, and the line varies in size.

The dynamic line image’s line has a slower movement and rhythm. I had the thought to create the steady line image by thinking of symmetrical intersecting lines, and then some shapes. I knew that I somehow had to arrange them in a way that made them “even” and then I was ready to go. I also had a similar thought for the dynamic pattern (where I had a clear vision of it in my head, but I just had to arrange it in a way where it would work) but instead I swapped out symmetrical intersecting lines with a nonsymmetrical non-intersecting line that didn’t include shapes or a specific direction to go in!

I think that they both worked well, considering that they were the images I first thought of creating anyways. I feel that they also match the description of what they are representing (steady and dynamic line). They were also very well balanced since their proportion seemed equal to the capacity/space that they were occupying. Their lines were also very strong, bolded, and eye grabbing. It’s tough for me to choose, but I feel like the dynamic line image works better than the steady line image (I had a tough time deciding which one I liked more since I liked them both SO much!).

 I think that the dynamic line image worked better because it has more interesting qualities to it, such as the varying line length, the transition of the line’s boldness, the design of the line, and the way the line is placed (right in the center of the page) just makes me favor it more.

I think that they are both pleasing to the eye because they draw your eye in a way where it’s not because the images are too loud, but because the images are constructed organically and have a very different view and interesting design to them. The images also have a very natural and organic rhythm to them. The dynamic line image has a line that flows, and the steady line image has lines that are sharp and crisp. They are easy for your eyes to follow and understand. The fact that there aren’t as many significant changes in length, boldness, nearness, and width that are unpleasing to the eye in the steady line image is pleasant. It also plays with having different lengths that balance it is also interesting. The dynamic line image also has the exact opposite factors of the steady line image (totally non-symmetrical different line lengths) which makes a very appealing transition from one image to another. The images also don’t clutter the capacity of the space, but instead seem to “balance the space”.

 To be honest, I did have actual objects and images in my mind while thinking of a steady and dynamic line image. The steady line image has shapes in it that remind me of a stained glass window and, also has intersecting lines that reminded me of a character from an anime show, since the character is obsessed with “symmetrical balance”. There are several shapes on top of shapes that create a bit of an optical illusion which I feel was a pleasant surprise while creating this image. The dynamic line image reminded me of dripping/oozing slime, since the way the line droops and curves and the width, length, and boldness of the line transitions throughout the image.

Also, since I placed the line in the middle of the page, it also creates a bit of an optical illusion. The optical illusion is caused by the line being placed in the middle of the page, so it looks like slime is dripping/oozing upwards and downwards on the page.

I think that both images are fairly coordinated, since they both are fairly repetitive with their design and have a good amount of rhythm. In conclusion, this is my “analysis” of the two images I created using steady and dynamic lines. I really enjoyed creating and writing about both of the images as well.

CyberARTS Year One Tech-TGJ 1OP

Ms.Silverman-Room 124

Thursday September 19,2013

Alex.m

                                                         Dynamic line image

Steady line image 

"Violin grass" 
This is a picture I took of a violin shaped patch of grass in a garden outside of the Stratford festival theatre's garden. They had very beautiful gardens, and their variety of plants and garden life was quite interesting to see. It was obvious that they took great pride in taking care of their garden and garden life when I visited their theatre this summer, so I just had to take pictures of it all including this one. Hope you enjoyed this picture, and try to get outside and enjoy nature. Who knows what you'll find outside! Hope you have a happy day!

"The Tiger Mural"
This is a picture I took of a mural I saw while walking around downtown Chinatown on the weekend.
 I really liked the mural because it reminded me a lot of Chinese history and the elements of design are used a lot throughout this piece. There was good line work since the brush strokes vary from width and length, excellent use of colour since there is a variety of hues and shades, decent amount of shapes, a smooth feeling texture, excellent use of space since there isn't a lack or excess of space, and a incredible use of form since the painting looks 2-d and also 3-d in some areas (2-d girl, 3-d tiger face). Overall, this piece is pretty, pretty cool, and pretty darn good at executing the elements of design. Hope you all enjoy this picture as much as I did, and have a happy day!

My some-what faux stained glass painting.

This is a painting I created a few months ago using a canvas, watercolors, and painters tape. I first started by getting out the canvas. The canvas was bought from a dollar store for around 2 dollars or so. Then I got out the tape. I used a brand of tape that I bought from the dollar store. Then, I started applying the tape in long non-symmetrical lines all over the canvas. I tucked the excess tape under the canvas I believe. Then, I got out my watercolours. I had a good quality of watercolours that I think my brother had originally. then, I started to apply the colours in between The spaces. I tried not to paint over the tape though, otherwise It might be confusing later on. I applied the paint in somewhat-thin coats. Then, I carefully and slowly removed the tape from the canvas after the paint dried. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the paint didn't smudge or bleed through the canvas at all! The after result left a cool, interesting conversation starting piece of art that I made myself from scratch. If you want to try this at home go ahead, you can use any size of canvas with any kind of palettes or colours but, It is strongly recommended to use painters tape. Try experimenting with different amounts of tape in different shapes, or even with different types of paint. Anyways, hope you enjoyed this wonderful piece of art I made at home, and have a happy day!

My profile picture. My profile picture represents me because it displays 2 things about me.
1: my love of painting my nails
and 2:My love of pokemon.
With these qualities included, my profile picture
represents being artistic and keeping on keeping on, that includes staying true to yourself and enjoying your favorite things and hobbies(My obsession with nail art and pokemon still continue).
I didn't really do too much to change the photo. I just made the intensity of the photo a bit brighter, and I made the contrast slightly more light in the photo.
 With that being said, I think that this picture identifies what I am, and what I like.

Hey, I had an awesome weekend with a buddy of mine. We went to Chinatown and visited AnimeXtreme. The store was really cool, and had lots of anime stuff. Me and my buddy both bought a key chain and a plushie. It was fun!

Hello! I am posting a comment on my blog The Cracker for the first time ever. Hope you all enjoy my blog and have a good day.