I think the most useful video was the scaling, skewing and rotating objects video. I definetly learned the most from this video, because I never knew that I could change the size of something so easily in my artwork. I always just deleted the object and re-made it until it worked within the canvas. Being able to size an object in relation to something else and to size and object so exactly would allow me to be able to solve more problems, more quickly in my composition. I thought the presenters were ok, however they were going over the information very quickly, so I had to keep rewinding the video to understand what they meant. I also think they could have used different lanquage for a less computer-literate audience. However, they spoke very clearly and explained the concepts well despite how quickly they were explaining it.

I learned a lot about illustrator from these videos. I didnt know there were so many things I could do to manipulate my artwork. One thing I didnt know about illustrator were all the options I had with the pen tool. For example I didnt know about "anchor points" which are points on a line that I can "pull" to manipulate the shape of the shape. I also learned that you can change the size of a picture exactly how you want it down to the number of pixels or inches. Also, that you can "tear off" tools that you would use frequently from the tool bar. I also learned how you can use the "paint tool" to paint a line, but you can use more than just solid colors, there are several different patterns that you can choose from. Another interesting thing that I learned was being able to put text on a path. This would be helpful in putting together a poster advertisment because manipulating the text can allow you to put a lot of visuals and text in one space while making it look visually pleasing. I also didnt know you put put drop shadows behind text, which is very visually interesting as well.

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which art works made an impact or impression on me, why?

1. Andy Warhols 100 cans. I really found this artwork interesting for several reasons. The work is incredibly detailed and has such an interesting concept. Warhol was definitely thinking outside the box and redefined what art meant to society with this painting.

2. Woman cleaning a cauldron by Van Gogh. I liked the way there was so much movement in this drawing. The black charcoal on yellow-ish paper was very intersting. I was also inspired by the detail in the folds of the shirt

3. I also liked The Old Mill by Van Gogh. The colors were very beautifully subdued in this painting. It is also impressive the way Van Gogh is able to use colors that don' t nessisarily "make sense" like how he used violet on the green grass.

4. I was attracted to yo-yo's by Wayne Thiebaud because of its impeccable detail and beautiful mixture of bright and pastel colors, which was interesting against its white background. Each yo-yo in the painting was painted with such detail that they almost seemed as if I could have reached out and grabbed one of them.

5. I also liked Covergence by Jackson Pollack, it seemed to be very lyrics as if he was painting music. It also had an outstanding amount of colors.

What were the artworks you felt a connection with, why?

1. Cortege by Pablo Picasso was a very intersting peice. I felt that Picasso was using his painting according to feeling and movement he got when he was looking at or experiencing the theme in this drawing.

2. I also felt a connection with Music by Thomas Eakins because of the realistic-ness of it. Also the paintings soft lighting was beautiful, which gave me a warm feeling. As an artist I hope to be able to paint with such warmth.

3. I felt a connection to Music and Literature by William Harnett because of its incredible detail. The objects in the painting, like the book for example, is so realistic it looks like I could reach out and touch it.

4. I felt a connection with the painting No. 1 by Louis Morris. I felt a connection to this painting because of the brilliant use of layering and color. I like how much movement was in it. I feel that this painting would also be a good design print for a shirt or a dress.

5. I also liked Dynamism of a dog on a leash by Giacomo Balla because of the creativity of the artist. Its creative how he portrays motion of the dog running by layering and repitition.

what artworks would I like to know more about? why?

1. I would like to know more about 100 cans by Andy Warhol. Since this particular painting was so unique for its time, I wondered what his motivation was for painting it, like if he was trying to make a point about American society or to represent something.

2. Orange and Yellow by Mark Rothko was also a painting I would like to know more about. I wondered what Rothko wanted to achieve in this painting, and what he was trying to make the viewer feel. I personally felt relaxed, because it reminded me of the sunset, but it could be interpreted many different ways. For example he could be trying make the viewer feel energized by illustrating fire.

3. Another work I would like to know more about was Witch with the Comb by Paul Klee. Just the title of this print was intersting because the subject didnt look like a witch and there was no comb. I would like to know what the artist motivation and thoughts were behind this print because of how sharp and simple it is.

4. I would like to know more about the painting Le Canigou by Juan Gris. This painting stuck out to me because I could see a door, a book, and a guitar...but I couldnt figure out what the rest of the shapes were and why they were there. I was wondering if the artist painted these objects together for a reason, or just because they looked good together.

5. Composition by Alexandra Exter was an intersting painting because of the composition. I wonder what she was inspired by. When I looked at this painting I thought it looked like a pile of leaves on the ground. It would be interesing to see what inspired her.