What did you learn?
I learned how to animate.

What did I find the most challenging?
The most challenging part about this project is figuring out what you want your character to look like.

What do I like about this project?
What I really liked about this project is how creative you can be with pixels. I'm not used to doing digital art I usually prefer drawing on paper, but I really enjoyed doing this project overall. It was something new for me.

How would I improve?
If I were to re-do this project and fix it, I would animate it more and add a more colorful background so it can stand out more. Overall, I really liked out it turned out.

What part of this assignment did you enjoy the most? Why did you enjoy it? What I enjoyed about this assignment is that I learned how to use the tools in Photoshop. There were tons of things I could make with the tools it was fun. Sometimes it was confusing, but I've gotten the hang of it!

What part of this assignment was the most challenging for you? Why was it challenging? The most challenging part about this assignment is coming up with ideas for your burger and only using shapes to make your burger. It was challenging because I didn't have much experience using Photoshop. Overall, I did learn tons of new things about Photoshop. I really enjoyed it!

What did you learn from this assignment? What I learned from this assignment is how to use Photoshop just with shapes. I also got to learn new tools in Photoshop and how to function them. It was difficult at first but once I got used to it, it was easy to function. 

What color harmony did you choose for your project? The color harmony that I picked was monochromatic.

Do you think these colors work well together? Why or why not? I think the colors work well because they're different types of oranges, the orange slowly turns red orange. I think they fit well and they're also pretty!

Do you think your patterns work well together in your project? Why or why not? I think the patterns work well because they all don't look like the same design so it won't look plain and boring. Each of them has a different unique design.

What did you learn by completing this project? What I learned after completing this project was how many different types of shades/tints each color can have.

What did you find the most challenging about this project? What I found the most challenging about this project was figuring out exactly what color you wanted and what type of pattern you wanted to design.

What does your tattoo represent?
My tattoo represents Rock n Roll.

How is this tattoo symbolic to you?
My tattoo is symbolic to me because it represents one of my favorite bass players named Nikki Sixx, he has a similar bass guitar to the one I designed. It also represents rock n' roll because I enjoy rock music.

What was the most challenging part of this assignment?

The most challenging part of the assignment was what exactly I wanted to design for my tattoo.

Animation is challenging. What did you find the most challenging part of this assignment? The most challenging part of the assignment is having to redraw each frame of your animation, it's exhausting.
Are you happy with your results? Did you push yourself to create something awesome? How did you demonstrate that you tried your best? If you didn't try your best, why not?  In the middle, it is a little sloppy and looks rushed. I did take my time to do the frames though! I'm not used to animation so it's not that professional.
What part of your GIF are you the most proud of? Be descriptive. I'm most proud of the eyes, making the character blink her eyes wasn't easy.
Did you enjoy this assignment? Why or why not? Please explain. I wasn't a big fan of it, but it was alright. I'm not used to animating so it was my first time doing one.
If you had the chance to redo this assignment, what part of it would you change? If I could redo this assignment, I'd make it look more professional and less sloppy.

What animals did you combine together?

I combined a lion, hyena, goat, dik-dik, and a cat.

Why did you decide to combine these animals together?

I decided to combine these animals because I thought it would be fun to Photoshop, and it would look very strange and unusual. 

What is the name of your new animal?

The name of my animal is called Lienadigoat.

Do you think this creature could survive in the real world? Why or why not?

I think this creature would survive in the real world because it looks scary and big.

Why is photo-manipulation such an important issue today? 

Photo manipulation is an issue today because people believe everything they see without doing research or thinking about it first. 

What type of planet did you decide to create? Would you inhabit this planet? Tell us a little bit about it. 

I created a Mario-themed planet because I thought it would be fun to create! I wouldn't inhabit in this planet because I don't want to be in battle with Bowser!

Why did you decide to create this planet? What makes it personal and unique to you?  

I decided to create this planet because I enjoy playing the Mario games, my dad introduced me to it too since he grew up with it himself during the 90's.

Please explain what you found the most challenging out of this project. What could you have done to improve this? 

The most challenging part about this project was the theme you wanted to do, I had a really hard time figuring out what exactly I wanted to create. I used drop shadows to make it seem more natural and unique plus shaded in the volcano texture with the grass to make it seem more natural. I should have made the fire look more natural too and add more detail to Princess Peaches side, that's something I regret not doing.

Reflect on your experience using the pen tool in Illustrator to create your landmark poster. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

There was a lot of challenges when using the pen tool in Illustrator, at times it was a big hard to control it. I had to use multiple layers for each shape so I wouldn't overlap other things I created. I managed to overcome it by locking my layers and naming them.

Consider the significance of the iconic landmarks you chose to include in your poster. How did you ensure that your representation accurately captured the essence and recognizability of each landmark?

I ensured that my landmark was accurate and recognizable by putting things that were most known in Liverpool. Such as the famous building known in Liverpool and The Beatles which is a famous band who comes from Liverpool.

Describe the creative decisions you made regarding composition, color choice, and typography in your poster design. How did these choices enhance the overall visual impact and convey the intended message or theme? 

I tried to be as creative as I could with my poster design, I looked further into actual places in Liverpool to make it as accurate as possible. I chose famous things from Liverpool such as the iconic building with the clock on it and put The Beatles walking across the road inspired by their well-known album Abbey Road.

Reflect on the process of translating a physical landmark into a digital artwork. What aspects of the landmark's architecture or cultural significance did you prioritize in your design, and how did you incorporate these elements effectively?

It was hard having to make a physical landmark into a digital poster, I picked the most famous things that are well-known in Liverpool. I made the design look similar to the actual place.

Consider the role of digital art in contemporary communication and expression. How does your poster contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding these iconic landmarks, and what message or narrative does it convey to viewers? 

My poster fits into the world of digital art because it shows the beauty of Liverpool how interesting Liverpool is and what it's known for. People might even want to look more into Liverpool if they're interested.