Sketched by Grace

New Year!!!!

Gone for awhile!!!!!

Cheaters way!!!!!

Okay, I am still pretty busy, but it is getting little less so. So here is my new entry  and the reason it says the cheater  way is because, I am just posting an interesting article about what graphic design is . Also, go and check out the superman trivia contest on SuperAngels blog!!! Really fun!!!

Graphic design is the process of communicating visually using typography and images to present information. Graphic design practice embraces a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics and crafts, including typography, visual arts and page layout. Like other forms of design, graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

Early

Page from the Book of Kells: Folio 114v, Decorated text. Tunc dicit illis

Graphic Design spans the history of humankind from the caves of Lascaux to the dazzling neons of Ginza. In both this lengthy history and in the relatively recent explosion of visual communication in the 20th and 21st centuries, there is sometimes a blurring distinction and over-lapping of advertising art, graphic design and fine art. After all, they share many of the same elements, theories, principles, practices and languages, and sometimes the same benefactor or client. In advertising art the ultimate objective is the sale of goods and services. In graphic design, "the essence is to give order to information, form to ideas, expression and feeling to artifacts that document human experience."^[2]

The paintings in the caves of Lascaux around 14,000 BC and the birth of written language in the third or fourth millennium BC are both significant milestones in the history of graphic design and other fields which hold roots to graphic design.

The Book of Kells is an early example of graphic design. It is a lavishly decorated hand-written copy of the Gospels of the Christian Bible created by Celtic monks around 800AD.

From 1891 to 1896 William Morris' Kelmscott Press published books that are some of the most significant of the graphic design products of the Arts and Crafts movement, and made a very lucrative business of creating books of great stylistic refinement and selling them to the wealthy for a premium. Morris proved that a market existed for works of graphic design in their own right and helped pioneer the separation of design from production and from fine art. The work of the Kelmscott Press is characterized by its obsession with historical styles. This historicism was, however, important as it amounted to the first significant reaction to the stale state of nineteenth-century graphic design. Morris' work, along with the rest of the Private Press movement, directly influenced Art Nouveau and is indirectly responsible for developments in early twentieth century graphic design in general.

Modern

A Boeing 747 Air Force One aircraft. The cyan blue pattern, the US flag, presidential seal and the lettering were all designed at different times and combined in this one final design. Graphic design is applied in virtually every organization or society. There are virtually no limits to the size and applications of graphic design.

The signage in the London Underground is a classic^{[citation needed]} of the modern era and used a font designed by Edward Johnston in 1916.

In the 1920s, Soviet Constructivism (art) applied 'intellectual production' in different spheres of production. The movement saw individualistic art as useless in revolutionary Russia and thus moved towards creating objects for utilitary purposes. They designed buildings, theater sets, posters, fabrics, clothing, furniture, logos, menus, etc.^{[citation needed]}Jan Tschichold codified the principles of modern typography in his 1928 book, New Typography. He later repudiated the philosophy he espoused in this book as being fascistic, but it remained very influential.^{[citation needed]} Tschichold, Bauhaus typographers such as Herbert Bayer and Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, and El Lissitzky are the fathers of graphic design^{[citation needed]} as we know it today. They pioneered production techniques and stylistic devices used throughout the twentieth century. The following years saw graphic design in the modern style gain widespread acceptance and application.^{[citation needed]} A booming post-World War II American economy established a greater need for graphic design, mainly advertising and packaging. The emigration of the German Bauhaus school of design to Chicago in 1937 brought a "mass-produced" minimalism to America; sparking a wild fire of "modern" architecture and design. Notable names in mid-century modern design include Adrian Frutiger, designer of the typefaces Univers and Frutiger; Paul Rand, who, from the late 1930s until his death in 1996, took the principles of the Bauhaus and applied them to popular advertising and logo design, helping to create a uniquely American approach to European minimalism while becoming one of the principal pioneers of the subset of graphic design known as corporate identity; and Josef Müller-Brockmann, who designed posters in a severe yet accessible manner typical of the 1950s and 1960s.

An important point was reached in graphic design with the publishing of the First Things First 1964 Manifesto^[3] by Joshua Isaac Walters which was a call to a more radical form of graphic design and criticized the ideas of value-free and purely commercial design. This was massively influential^{[citation needed]} on a generation of new graphic designers^{[citation needed]} and contributed to the founding of publications such as Emigre magazine.^{[citation needed]} The Graphic Design field has really been an exciting field/major for college students. For example, many students attend Western Connecticut State University and then find excellent Graphic Design jobs in the field 80 miles south in New York City (Manhattan).

Uses

Graphic design is used whenever visual intricacy and creativity are applied to the presentation of text and imagery. Contemporary design practice has been extended to the modern computer, in particular WYSIWYG user interfaces, often referred to as interactive design, or multimedia design.

Anywhere there is a need to communicate visually, there is potential enhancement of communications through graphic design. Here are a few examples:

In Administration

From road signs to technical schematics, from interoffice memorandums to reference manuals, graphic design enhances transfer of knowledge. Readability is enhanced by improving the visual presentation of text. Intricate and clever pictures are used when words cannot suffice.

In Advertising

Graphic designs have a unique ability to sell a product or idea through effective visual communications. It is applied to products as well as elements of company identity like logos, colors, and text, together defined as branding. See advertising. Branding has increasingly become important in the range of services offered by many graphic designers, alongside corporate identity and the terms are often used interchangeably.

 In Education

Graphics are used in textbooks for subjects such as geography, science, and math to illustrate theories and diagrams. A common example of graphics in use to educate is diagrams of human anatomy. Graphic design is also applied to layout and formatting of educational material to make the information more accessible and more readily understandable.

In Entertainment

From decoration, to scenery, to visual story telling, graphic design is applied to entertainment. From cover to cover in novels and comic books, from opening credits to closing credits in film, from programs to props on stage, graphic design helps set the theme and the intended mood.

 In Journalism

From scientific journals to news reporting, the presentation of opinion and facts is often improved with graphics and thoughtful compositions of visual information. Newspapers, magazines, blogs, television and film documentaries may use graphic design to inform and entertain.

On the Web

Graphic designers have long been involved in web design. Combining visual communication skills with the interactive communication skills of user interaction and online branding, graphic designers often work with web developers to create both the look and feel of a web site and enhance the online experience of web site visitors. In the job field, companies these days look for someone who can do both graphic and web design. There is a great deal of argument in the professional design community about whether or not this trend is positive. Although it has created new job opportunities for skilled graphic designers, it has also created a glut of web designers who think they can do graphic design but really have little artistic talent. It is important for designers to understand the intricacies of the other medium before offering the skill as a professional service(transitioning from graphic design to web design).

Tools

The primary tool for graphic design is the creative mind. Critical, observational, quantitative and analytic thinking are required for designing page layout and rendering. If the executor is merely following a sketch, script or instructions (as may be supplied by an art director) they are not usually considered the author. The eye and the hand are often augmented with the use of external traditional or digital image editing tools. The selection of the appropriate one to the communication problem at hand is also a key skill in graphic design work, and a defining factor of the rendering style.

In the mid 1980s, the arrival of desktop publishing and the introduction of graphic art software applications introduced a generation of designers to computer image manipulation and 3D image creation that had previously been laborious. Computer graphic design enabled designers to instantly see the effects of layout or typographic changes without using any ink in the process, and to simulate the effects of traditional media without requiring a lot of space. Traditional tools such as pencils or markers are often used to develop graphic design ideas, even when computers are used for finalization.

Computers are generally considered to be an indispensable tool used in the graphic design industry. Computers and software applications are generally seen, by creative professionals, as more effective production tools than traditional methods. However, some designers continue to use manual and traditional tools for production, such as Milton Glaser.

There is some debate whether computers enhance the creative process of graphic design.^[4] Rapid production from the computer allows many designers to explore multiple ideas quickly with more detail than what could be achieved by traditional hand-rendering or paste-up on paper, moving the designer through the creative process more quickly.^[5] However, being faced with limitless choices does not help isolate the best design solution and can lead to designers endlessly iterating without a clear design outcome.

New ideas can come by way of experimenting with tools and methods, be they traditional or digital. Some designers explore ideas using pencil and paper to avoid creating within the limits of whatever computer fonts, clipart, stock photos, or rendering filters (e.g. Kai's Power Tools) are available on any particular configuration. Others use many different mark-making tools and resources from computers to sticks and mud as a means of inspiring creativity. One of the key features of graphic design is it involves selecting the appropriate image making tools out of it's ability to generate meaning rather than preference.^[6] Some graphic design ideas are created entirely in the mind, before approaching any external media.

A graphic designer may also use sketches to explore multiple or complex ideas quickly^[7] without the potential distractions of technical difficulties from software malfunctions or software learning^{[citation needed]}. Hand rendered comps are often used to get approval of a graphic design idea before investing time to produce finished visuals on a computer or in paste-up if rejected. The same thumbnail sketches or rough drafts on paper may be used to rapidly refine and produce the idea on the computer in a hybrid process. This hybrid process is especially useful in logo design^[8] where a software learning curve may detract from a creative thought process. The traditional-design/computer-production hybrid process may be used for freeing ones creativity in page layout or image development as well^{[citation needed]}. Traditional graphic designers may employ computer-savvy production artists to produce their ideas from sketches, without needing to learn the computer skills themselves.

Lol are you alseep yet ?????????

New Entry.... Jk a poem and a answer!!!!!

The answer of last week's entry is that it........... Comes with coffin!!!! Thanx to everyone who participated and a special thanx to those who guessed it!!!

HOUND OF HEAVEN

By Francis Thompson
(1859 - 1907)
A failure for so-long; a one-time opium addict; died of tuberculosis.
His poems, mainly religious, are rich in imagery and poetic vision.

What you can find if you take the time...

I found this clipping a while back in a car trader magazine!!!! Notice anything in the ad? Write it in your comment!! I will give the answer next post! Hint read everything carefully in the picture!!!


I finnally got my 100th comment from... BABYRACH91!!!!  Have fun with this!!

Keep Rawking for Jesus, Jed

I'm back!!!!

I was tagged by POTCGirl

What is your favorite color? Pastel blue!!!

What did you eat for breakfast? Granola bar! The Food of Champions

What is your middle name? Aaron

What instrument do you play? Used to play drums, but now I am learning the guitar.  

                                                                                        
What's your favorite sport? Football, Volleyball, and mixed martial arts(UFC)

When is your birthday? January 21st

What is your favorite transportation? A motorcycle!!!!!!

What is your favorite boardgame? Monopoly any kind!!!!!

What is your favorite website? I have no idea, maybe CMT or HSB or Bodybuilding or and it goes on and on and on…….

Last person you talked to on the phone? My friend from work Olvia

Where do you like to shop? Clinton crossing premium outlets

What did you have for dinnner? BK

What is your favorite car? A dual wheel, silver, quad cab, Dodge truck ooooorrrrr a maroon, tricked out Audi TT!!!!  

Where do you live? CT

Would you rather be a tiger or a unicorn?

A unicorn, definitely, they are majestically strong…. Calm, yet wild enough to be feared, totally me!!!!!  

I tagg The first 5 ppl who comment me

Hey y'all!

Gone away!

Extra, Extra, see all about it!

Speed Entry!

I know haven't been here much lately because I have been busy working and studying for the SAT. However, I decided to upload these pics for you to enjoy. Here they are 1. Self-Pic 2. Mandy Moore (star of "walk to remember") 3. Brian Jacques, Author  
 

Double Feature!

Since I am ending school most likely today, I am doing a two for one special on this blog! First this for the art lovers (yes, it is art TC). I had to write this for finals in school, it is an original, a 15 min original!

Clinton

Fishers of the sea,

Tillers of the soil, builders of stout ships,

 People of innocence;

Misty, graceful, loving

City of Kindness:

They tell me you are caring and I deem it true,

 for I have seen the crowds of feeble yet innocent minds

 of the ones sent to you for care and rest.

And they tell me you are one of the wisest, I reply:

 Yes, for I have heard your stories about teachers of old,

 leading on the great minds of the universe.

 And they tell me you are bountiful and I comment,

 for I saw myriads of your Bluefish being carried away to the tables of feasts.

This is she, the inlet of peace shrouded in mist, calling for her naive children.

The first three occupations are easy to guess, though the third is not completely easy. A person of Innocence is not describing a person who is necessarily nice, but instead it is a person in our town who has less a developed mind (mentally retarded). Our town is known for taking care of the less developed and the one of the wisest is because Yale University was started in our town.  Clinton, Ct is in addition the Bluefish capital of the world.

The second is a hobby I used to have, Irish step-dancing! I was good at it at one time, but have lost a little finesse over the years! I still love it though! The guy (Michael Flattley) in these movies is the best there has ever been. You have to pause my music player and all the movies wait for them to load and then play them one at a time!  It may take a little bit to load and the sound may be a little low just turn it up!  It is there! Enjoy! I f there is any bugs please let me  know through a  Pm!

I am trying to work on the videos right now ! Thanx!

Tagged! Wouldn't you know it!

I was tagged by StuckintheMiddle

#1. What is your favorite car? 1970 Corvette Stingray T-top Silver exterior, red leather interior
#2. Favorite kind of Dog?  Pug
#3. What is your most hated color? Regurgitation Green
#4.If you change into anything what would it be? Time traveler, Example Dr. Who
#5. What is your Hobby? Sketching, weightlifting, food arts
#6. What is your favorite drink?  Sobe

Your favorite color: Aqua blue or Fuchsia
favorite ice cream: Friendly’s Watermelon sherbet
favorite secular band: Kenny Chesney
Favorite Christian bands:  Christian Rock , Country, Hawk Nelson, Superchick, Barlow girl, P.O.D, Kutless, Flyleaf, Krystal Meyers, Skillet, Reliant K, Toby Mac and it goes on and on and on and on!
How many kids do you want? 3-4
How many girls? 1-2
How many boys? 1-2
Names for 2 girls? Rose, Jillian
Names for 3 boys? Joshua, Nicholas, and Roy
Who do you want to Marry? No interests as of now, it will be left up to God!

1 Pick up a book that is near to you:
2 Go to page twelve in the book:
3 Read the first two sentences and post it on your blog.

“Layout: Here I discuss the basic techniques required to create simple color decoration. Experiment and practice with the many different ideas in this book.”

4 Also post the book title and the name of the author: The Art of Illumination, Patricia Carter

I was going to post something else this week or 3 days, but I was tagged (Which I loved)!  So, next week, or whenever I post next will be something spectacular! I am still deciding whom to tagg next! Muwhaaaaa! P.s Do not forget to go play Balderdash at POTCgirls blog! It ends June 25th!

Muscle cars!

My Dad says it is a teen guy thing(I think it also due to the fact that two of my grandparents were race car drivers, so I have a need for speed), but I love a good muscle car! I will fall in love with almost any muscle car before the 1980's!  I was looking for a car that my mom used to drive when I came across this car! It was used in the movie "Gone in 60 seconds" starring Nicholas cage! I love the car, but being realistic, I could never get with a base price of $119,000! Ouch!  Here are the specs and a few pics! Enjoy!

Shelby 302 power plant, 325 HP
Shelby valve covers and air cleaner
5-speed Tremec® T5 transmission
New technology A/C and heat system
17”X 8” Shelby wheels
Dunlap 245/40ZR17 Z-rated tires
Griffin® radiator
OEM® Power steering
JBA® headers with nickel plating
2 1/2" Spin Tech mufflers
2 1/2" aluminize side exhaust system

Brakes

OEM® brakes - Front: Disc, Rear: Drum
Interior

Custom Shelby signature black bucket seats
LaCarra® 15” wooden steering wheel
Shelby Signature Series Gauges
160 MPH speedometer
10,000 RPM tachometer
2" roll bar assembly, 4-point
Omega GPS tracking system
Exterior

Shelby G.T.500E emblems
Functional Shelby Cobra gas lid
Shelby Sequential taillights
Shelby G.T.500E light package
Suspension

Currie 9” differential with posi-traction
3.89:1 Gears
Rear: KYB® gas shocks
Shelby traction bars
Fuel

Holley® carburetor

Four Songs!

There are four songs on my music player below that you probably have not heard and should! They are (There goes my life, Kenny chesney), (Teddy Bear, Red Sovine), (Convoy, C. W. McCall), and (The Ballad of the green berets)! Enjoy while you expand your horizons!

Revambing!

Check! Check! Check! Testing!

This is just a test to see how this works!  If it works and you see it then it is a self-portrait (only pic I have on my computer)!

Hey Y'all

Hey Y'all! My younger brother and sister kept talking about this, so I figured I would give it a try. I might post some sketches or pics later, but for now, I am going to try and find out how to work this thing. If you have comments or suggestions then, please put it in the appropriate place, though you probably know that more than I do!

In Christ, Jed Bell