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Another mushroom ref image. This one was from https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/psilocybe-semilanceata.php . The other main element of the mask is open space. I was inspired to incorporate the elements from a character in the video game Valorant named Astra. I got the image of her from https://thesportsrush.com/valorant-agents-is-astra-the-new-meta-within-the-controller-class/ . Her whole aesthetic is based around stars in space and I liked that when she is using her ability she has this space scene and coloration that takes over her human features. It reminded me of one of my favorite pieces of art from one of my favorite card games, Magic: The Gathering. Thirdly is that piece of art. The are for Keranos, God of Storms by Daarken uses the space scene in a very similar way to how I wish to implement it in the mask.

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I got this image from https://www.glamour.com/story/fenty-beauty-stunna-lip-paint-review . I plan to use part of this Fenty beauty promotional for the basis of the face shape and features of my mask. Ri has this fantastic poise and this image had a lasting effect on me since I first saw it. Her gaze is thoughtful and confident. I took a still 16 seconds into the video of (Free) Smoke Plume 3 from https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/free-smoke-plumes-stock-footage . I plan to use this smoke as reference and framework for the smoke I want erupting from the mouth of my mask. I got the liberty cap mushroom ref from https://www.mindenpictures.com/stock-photo-liberty-cap-toadstools-also-known-as-magic-mushrooms-psilocybe-naturephotography-image90777489.html . I want to have a bunch of these mushrooms growing from the lower portion of my mask.

I want this mask to be based thematically around the idea of drugs as a means of reaching a higher plane and spiritual enlightenment. I was inspired to incorporate these elements by news of scientific studies successfully using magic mushrooms, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, and marijuana, to treat mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Native groups have used naturally occurring drugs from nature for medicinal and spiritual purposes for hundreds of years and it is encouraging to see the cultural shift in Western medicine to include what has long been utilized by traditional medicine. I am going to add another post with the last group of references for the last elements of my mask.

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Quick sketch of my storyboard and plan for my animation. I'm conflicted because the sunglasses won't really have any reason to be stopping on the skull's face without ears nor a nose. Perhaps I'll add sparkles to make it look like it's magically levitating in place before dropping back down. Might even add some sparkles around the head to imply that it was already magically levitating to begin with.

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Here is my name tag. I wanted my “font” to be very angular and have a lot of the upper left corners chopped off. I had a really hard time with the “e” since it’s a more complex and rounded letter. I may still go back and work on it since I feel it doesn’t fit as well as I liked with the other letters. I wanted the weight of the letters to be more focused on the bottom left of the space they occupy and I think tapping more into that with the “e” may help.

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My pathfinders cheat-sheet.

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Made a little skull character and some sunglasses for them. I kept experimenting with little mouth lines and imagery, but I ultimately liked leaving it blank.

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Sketches of my character design and breakdown of shapes to help make the sunglasses.

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Here is an image I used for inspiration for my flat character design. https://in.pinterest.com/pin/355854808043874152/ Furthermore, I found some really cool sunglasses that I took some inspiration from. https://www.blenderseyewear.com/collections/eclipse/products/stormation

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This is my Illustrator reconstruction of the collage we did in class. I actually wanted to make a few tweaks to some proportions and I’m happy with how this came out. I’ve had a lot of life things happen recently so I’m busy playing catch-up. #snail #Adobe #Illustrator

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This is the construction of the animal collage we did in the first week of class in addition to the sketch of the pieces we needed to figure out on our animal.

#snail #pink #green #collage

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A nice space scene I worked on last year.

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you KNOW that for the star gayzing skirt OOTDoodle i had to give her a NASA jacket

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About me: I love working with media that give me lots of tactile feedback. My favorites are pencil, charcoal, and metalsmithing. Digital art will be a significant challenge for me since I will be lacking the physical resistance of media and surfaces. Despite that, I am optimistic and look forward to the challenge! My goals include gathering knowledge, practice, and skills in various programs so I can learn to make my own brushes and assets for my streaming and online presence.