Sparkles? Pretty Filters? Yes. 

( I've lost track of how many versions Ive made of this but who cares its beautiful. i love it.)

Final Project: Destiny Rose Quartz

Just finished this project up & I have to say im in love with it. It turned out so beautiful & the wonderful person featured in it loved it! It was a lot of fun to make, even though the hair was hard to shape & the clone tool was working against me. But nonetheless Im very proud of it & think its a great project to end the school year with!

"The experimental test of whether this art is great or good or minor or abysmal, is the effect it has on your own sense of the world and of yourself. Great art changes you." - Sister Wendy Beckett

 This could be called a cause and effect situation, a piece needs a cause, a purpose to create an effect on someone. Art commenting on social or political issues will often change how people see these issues & hopefully compel them to act. Even if a piece is just made to express a feeling, it can inspire people, change how they think or connect to it.

Pulp Cover Process

I used the bottom picture as inspiration for the top & final pics, borrowing the title and pose. Using the space pattern from the first cover I added in stars for the background. Little editing later & i had the final product. 

Pulp Cover: Night of the Memes

This second cover became a little rushed, & a good bit less serious. The woman, originally from a 40's comic, scared of the unknown: internet memes from approx. 60 years into the future.

Pulp Covers Progress

I started out with a very "comic-y" idea with the laser and zap, but found that it just wouldnt work. Next I added a title, more coloring, and a very bright cloudy sky like background. The background didnt fit the realistic theme found in pulp covers so it was trashed. I replaced that with a darker more realistic space scene. Lastly the finishing touches to the hair, eyes and corner were made. 

Unlike the pulp covers i kept some transparency in there to add a more mystical look, & I love how that turned out.  

Pulp Cover: Giant Woman

Finally done with this thing! Im really proud of how it turned out. It doesnt feel very "pulp-y" but it looks more like one of the more minimalistic & space centered covers.

Most of my inspiration came from Steven Universe. Shes an original character modeled after a gem fusion in the show. Shes a combination of sunstone, the gem on her torso & the color scheme and jade, which make up her hands.