Landmark

1. 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?

The challenge I faced with the pen tool is curving the line to the shape of my reference picture. I overcame this challenge by trying my best and practicing multiple times until I got the hang of it.

2. 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 chose this landmark because I've always seen videos and images of it and I've always thought it was beautiful. Another reason that I picked this is because my brother and his girlfriend are traveling to Puerto Vallarta this Monday.

3. 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 chose the same colors that were in the original picture so it looks more realistic. I used the eye dropper tool to make it the same exact color so they aren't different shades.

4. 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?

The aspects I prioritized on my project was the curves and details on the Malecon Arches. Each arch had to be added with details so there would be dimension in it so it wouldn't be flat. It was kind of easy because the thing you have to do it trace it, the catch is that you also have to include all of the little details even if they may look blurry and fuzzy in the image.

5. 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?

I think that some viewers might think and agree with me on how pretty Puerto Vallarta is, there are many more places to visit like that. Some maybe will look more into Puerto Vallarta and may add it to their list of places they would wish to travel to.