https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2 Post your first test piece for your final onto Padlet for discussion. This test piece is due on Friday... so you will have the week to use for working time on your concept. (This includes drawing, painting, collage, film, digital work (Photopea, Illustrator, Photoshop or other), or Photography). Be sure to plug in your name in the title section of your post and a description of your concept and how your work applies to that concept. If you decide that the approach you took did not work for you and that you would like to try a different direction then talk about that! en-us 2021-05-10 12:00:41 UTC 2025-10-11 13:24:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1517170661 In this photo I made I found a album magazine cover on Pinterest, cut out myself from the photo, duplicate myself three time, choose 2 duplicates and turn black and white, keep one cut out how it is but turn up the saturation a little bit, and then add a plastic wrap over lay. The concept is advertising. ]]> 2021-05-12 12:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1517170661 2917973 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1518226071 https://www.pinterest.com/dhuy1289/editorial/]]> 2021-05-12 16:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1518226071 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1520693106 I am still unsure of a theme for my upcoming assignment, but know for certain, however, that I will use this project to my advantage in relation to capturing as many memories as I can of my family. In this test piece, I photographed my little sister as she was playing with bubbles in my backyard. I feel that this image displays innocence and joy, and is a mood that I aim to portray throughout the rest of my pieces. ]]> 2021-05-13 12:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1520693106 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1521134428 I picked this because it represents the LGBTQ community and that is because of the colors. But it is also because i chose to do do a self portrait of myself so this is what i came up with. I photographed this because My artistic skills show creativity and imagination. The background Is in the colors of the LGBTQ flag and the lettering is what is am as a person.]]> 2021-05-13 14:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1521134428 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1521396890 For now just I’m doing with my editing skills and add more colors on the picture, to make it look more beautiful. For this picture I’m trying to play around with different colors to balance with the photos. ]]> 2021-05-13 15:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1521396890 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1522912506 I am thinking about doing something we already did but exploring myself using more of my imagination and adding more textures. ]]> 2021-05-13 22:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1522912506 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523385103 I want to explore this concept of urban scenery/city life while also combatting the aspects of artistic expression through soccer freestyle and fashion.]]> 2021-05-14 02:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523385103 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523638510 I am exploring the concept of what makes something a "monster". The flower is seen as a sign of beauty by many and having someone viewed as a monster giving such a piece to someone shows more than meets the eyes. I am still on the fence of this concept seeing as I usually do black and white photos with a somewhat creepy vibe so I kind of want to branch out and challenge myself.]]> 2021-05-14 04:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523638510 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523641041 I was thinking on going for an inspirational post and I layered a google picture on a picture I took i used double exposure and the darken filter ]]> 2021-05-14 04:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523641041 2622071 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523701250 My concept for this project is to use landscapes from earth and make them look like planets in space. This is what I have so far, and I am trying to find a way to add my photographic work into it. I used the pyramids from Egypt as a landscape, and added sunlight and Saturn with a space background. I made Saturn a different color and made parts of the landscape darker and brighter. I might plan on adding random objects that I photographed to it. ]]> 2021-05-14 04:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523701250 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523715895 My concept is animal captivity, and to show this concept I drew,  a dog being trapped in a chain fence looking for help. I used different pencils to get the different shading and highlighting.]]> 2021-05-14 05:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1523715895 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524294652 The reason that i choose to digitally draw my pictures is because it help me understand the movement of the body and the shadows it can created . Also, its something new that Im trying on.]]> 2021-05-14 12:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524294652 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524304316 For this project I was originally going to capture real moments and adding a different background to create a whole new photo but when I was working on this piece I did the complete opposite since I thought it looked better to keep the photo of  the girl in the subway station and  adding a different character to this image. ]]> 2021-05-14 12:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524304316 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524316614 For this project I want to explore the concept of travelling. I want to make my series very bright and pleasing to look at. ]]> 2021-05-14 12:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524316614 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524321877 My concept is about a bond between mom and daughter/children, on my first thumbnail I tried to put all the faces on one side following rule of thirds, on my second thumbnail I wanted to try something simpler but still that showed that abstraction and I added a little blooming flower to represent the bond a little more, this thumbnail was also following rule of thirds, in the third thumbnail I tried with more faces but this time sideways while the mom's hair is wrapped around the children representing protection, this thumbnail is also following the rule of thirds. I like the direction I'm going but I'd like some feedback for the final piece.]]> 2021-05-14 12:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524321877 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524536145 I will recreated a new picture of my family with me or without me and recreated an old photo of me when i was a baby.]]> 2021-05-14 13:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524536145 2687242 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524593947 For the project I'm going take picture of my dogs and edit them to make them look cool.]]> 2021-05-14 13:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524593947 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524890575 for this project I wanted to relate it to mental health .]]> 2021-05-14 14:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524890575 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524974733 I want to focus in expressing emotions as confusion, happiness  and others emotions I’m going to take that from my friends.]]> 2021-05-14 15:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1524974733 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525017735 I guess this would be a WIP WIP piece of my project. Obviously this can be improved by refining the line work, finishing the hands, adding color/shading, etc. I wanted to show what I have so far, but I do enjoy the direction of the project. I'm not the most experienced with Digital Artwork so this is an opportunity to practice with it.]]> 2021-05-14 15:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525017735 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525149339 I did this because it kinda reflects on feelings I looked at it as someone can look so happy on the outside but truly be struggling within themselves.]]> 2021-05-14 15:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525149339 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525165648 2021-05-14 15:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525165648 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525217486 For this project I’m doing the history of Mickey Mouse these are my first 4 out of 9 pieces. The years will be on the bottom and as it goes on you will be able to see a story from the first one yo the last one ]]> 2021-05-14 16:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525217486 270159 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525902268 2021-05-14 19:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525902268 270159 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525905709 2021-05-14 19:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1525905709 261330 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526333443 For this project I'm focusing on painting different houses/buildings from cartoons. I decided to go with watercolor because it's different from how you would see the original artwork in the show. It's not going to look as perfect and clean cut, which I really like about watercolor. I also feel that a lot of times when I'm drawing or painting I'm a bit hard on myself and always want it to be perfect, so I'm trying to get myself used to doing art that isn't perfect and doesn't look exactly like the reference.]]> 2021-05-14 22:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526333443 2628352 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526486893 This really worked out for me, I really enjoyed making photos like these were I take a really solid photo and add cartoons and make it my own style.]]> 2021-05-15 00:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526486893 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526517791 This is just me experimenting with my no drawing experience 🥸. Giving me very much creepy children’s book. Anyway I’m going to try to portray the concept of feelings and phobias through drawings. I just got pastels so hopefully the final products will look better. If you couldn’t tell this picture is showing an identity crisis and maybe dissociation...kinda idk]]> 2021-05-15 00:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526517791 2491311 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526569130 My concept may be the sky, capturing the clouds, the colors, the sun, and many other things that makes me feel calm, seeing the sky I don’t care about nothing, I feel free in my world where nothing is bothering me. ]]> 2021-05-15 01:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526569130 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526685443 For this project I wanted to do something with appropriation but now sitting down and thinking about it I love everything about aesthetic photos, the vibes, the emotion, the calming mood set. Just overall makes my mind feel at ease looking at photos that are aesthetic, and I decided my goal for this project is to capture that satisfying mood that i want to give off to the viewers. maybe a little appropriation can be used too since i love mixing google photos with photos of my own.]]> 2021-05-15 03:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1526685443 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1527297188 so for my project i think i should draw the joker. why? because when i was looking for a good draw and at the last second i found the perfect thing to draw. it showed a lot of detail in the drawing and so i started draw and put some of my ideas into the drawing like i put ha ha and put so buildings and fire because to she how crazy the joker is. when his is in the city destroy everything in his path and that why i put the joker for my final for this project. ]]> 2021-05-15 17:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1527297188 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1527937474 For this project I think I’ll focus on feelings and mental health. Here is a drawing that I did a long time ago. I think I’ll create some drawings with texts or messages representing the feelings. ]]> 2021-05-16 06:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1527937474 2702441 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1528880761 I changed up my theme from my fear to something that I like more. City photography. I tried to follow the concept of double exposure, but then I stumbled upon something called image manipulation. And this is the piece I made from it.]]> 2021-05-16 18:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1528880761 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1528930179   I don't know if I will use this exact photo but I think that in this project I want add scenery that helps add to the photos. For example the ocean could add an element of curiosity due to how far it goes on.]]> 2021-05-16 19:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1528930179 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1529190627 My idea is to take as many photos involving multiple colors , fashion , breakdancing , people , and making it a "glitch" type photo. this is something different but its also what interests me.]]> 2021-05-16 23:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1529190627 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1530974588 2021-05-17 12:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1530974588 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1530975126 for this project, I chose nature to be my topic. this project is just going to be a lot of pictures I took while on nature walks.]]> 2021-05-17 12:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1530975126 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1531320187 I think that I am a bit unsure of this image. I wanted to capture aesthetically pleasing photos of natural light and shadows but I think the other vision I'm thinking of might come out better. Im thinking of maybe taking photos during golden hour when the light casts a beautiful yellow lighting on the wall and I can use myself as a shadow for my pictures. ]]> 2021-05-17 14:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1531320187 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1531691238 2021-05-17 15:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1531691238 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1531867923 For this project, I chose to focus on mental disorders and Disney characters. As of right now, I took your feedback from my Irony and Appropriation project and included the eyes to be more detailed this time. The Disney characters I chose will have a glitch effect as you can see on Cinderella's eyes as well as a tear. I forgot to add a border around the image and adding text of what mental disorder she has, but I will include it into my final editing.]]> 2021-05-17 15:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1531867923 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1532397875 I’m going for like the moon rising from the ocean ]]> 2021-05-17 17:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1532397875 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1533774571 the photo obviously needs like a little color but the drawing shows a girl trying too float away from the death and dispair from the undead and i wanted to show how dark simple can be ]]> 2021-05-18 01:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1533774571 288252 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1533964594 After some back and forth about what concept I should go with. I finally decided on doing candid portraits of my family. At first I wanted to keep a constant subject to connect the photos, but since my family is so large I want to connect the images through the liveliness they bring. I struggle thinking about taking photos to remember the moment, but this will help me and I get to show the bond my family has. -- this is not an image of mine, but this shows a candid of a mother and her energetic son.]]> 2021-05-18 03:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1533964594 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1535910726 My project is about online schooling and how it's affecting me.]]> 2021-05-18 14:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1535910726 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1536105735 I am planning to do some still life drawings. ]]> 2021-05-18 15:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1536105735 263536 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1536159340 My work is going for illustrative. I need to finish the second robot (Blue color scheme or yellow and orange color scheme? The blue is different to be visible but idk.) I might add some background but i'm not sure. This does stray away from what I originally had in mind because I was not happy with it.]]> 2021-05-18 15:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1536159340 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1536223609 This is just my ruff sketch I’m going to do watercolor and layer it with color pencil and pen ]]> 2021-05-18 15:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1536223609 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1538208044 The is last one is going to have me with a ton of different characters from things that I might have drawn or just characters I like to draw in general, this is a very rough sketch just to give myself some sort of idea on what to do with it. My goal is to make it one of the most shaded and colored one I've done so far. I also hope to fill the whole page with things I like and characters.]]> 2021-05-19 03:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1538208044 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1539195569 My theme is about Khmer/Indian mythology and the birth of Apsara. By appropriating the Birth of Venus by Botticelli, I want to represent the creation of Apsara, a celestial being, by the ocean or sea of milk. (idk if i can post my painting :D)]]> 2021-05-19 12:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1539195569 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1544131119 I like this drawing because I like wolfs and I like the way that I did my lines and shades ]]> 2021-05-20 14:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1544131119 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1544287429 I am thinking about doing lighting that we already but I am going be more creative and in my imagination.]]> 2021-05-20 15:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1544287429 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1546496505 I wanted to play around with editing on an old photo before using my pictures so I used a photo from my trip in Brazil. I want to explore on nature and having the elements that are already in the photo out more. ]]> 2021-05-21 03:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1546496505 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1549597531 I like this piece because it has a lot of characters.]]> 2021-05-22 02:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1549597531 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1563785244 I started with shading on a similar figure of my inspiration photo, I also added a warm toned filter on this.]]> 2021-05-27 03:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1563785244 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1563788165 2021-05-27 03:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1563788165 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1568254299 For this project I took lyrics from different songs that sort of have something to do with my life]]> 2021-05-28 12:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1568254299 266506 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1574185564 My theme is youthfulness and desperation. This piece shows the struggle/race against age and how so many people crave theirs youth as they grow. The oldest hand at the bottom reaches for a younger- which reaches for a younger- and so on.]]> 2021-05-31 18:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1574185564 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1574929951 for this project, i will focus on the school system and how awful it is. i will be using images from google and explaining what the image telling me. ]]> 2021-06-01 02:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1574929951 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1580799224 I did more stuff but this was my progress.]]> 2021-06-02 21:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1580799224 https://padlet.com/nikkigiraffo/j41qnslfzapiifx2/wish/1599022754 This is a photo of a man surfing with a puppy. I was just playing around with my editing skills. I think it looks pretty realistic. 

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