Veggies

Just in case you wanted a closer look at the veggies I created in the bowl (which I am proud of) I have posted an image of them below. Also, the tutorials I used are below.

http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/illustrating-a-chili-pepper-with-illustrators-envelope-distort-tool/

http://vectorboom.com/load/tutorials/illustration/how_to_illustrate_a_tomato_using_adobe_illustrator/5-1-0-72

First Draft

So for my project I decided to create my own version of the Aztec Goddess Chicomentl, the goddess of produce and maize (corn). I wanted her holding/presenting a bowl of vegetables and salsa (w/ chips of course). There are three different outfits the Goddess will be wearing, 1 for each can. I presented my first draft (pic below) to my class and I received some good feedback. My teacher enjoyed my design very much and that made me feel awesome. :) I made a few changed since then but otherwise I only have minor changed left before I turn in my final copy. This is probably my favorite design I have done all quarter and I worked for hours on it. Its designs like this that make me excited about being a designer and keep me fighting through the disappointments.

Face in progress

So I have been following some tutorials and I came up with a few ideas for the face for my salsa can project. Ill post the one I have now, I am still working on it though. I used the "modeling the human face in illustrator" tutorial (link below) at first. It was a great tutorial, easy to follow and understand, however the face wasnt exactly what I was looking for my project. My roommate and I thought the face looked like the next Aztec Disney Princess instead of a more realistic face. So I used the general outline from that tutorial and applied a gradient mesh. After spending some time working with the mesh tool (that was a new experience) I developed the face below. I am pretty happy with it, but I think it still needs some work before the final.

http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/modeling-the-human-face-in-illustrator/