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[constantly-becky]

Pastel pink hotel and cafe in Praia da Barra, Portugal

[devimea]

Mental chatter available as a framed print

That feeling that so many others are in there. In the mind spinning round deep in mental chatter. Attention deficit, day dreaming Jezebel, alarms, notifications, spiral around duties and chores, elation and snores, round and round and round it goes. Where the mind stops only it's owner knows or do they?Photograph to digital Merry go round of the mind

[yeswearemagazine]

Deux cercles et des lignes / Two circles and lines Picked up inside the Parc metro station in Montreal © Mario Castonguay :

[parlorscope]

mass post editor is a godsend because i like having all the videogame arts and pictures i enjoy easily viewable and orderly but i play too many damn videogames

[avabeleza]

Art

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[marvelous-tunes]

IS IT A VSUAL ALBUM

[matthewwaugh]

Week 05 - Studio and SDL

Semantics and visual enfo;jsefiojhbs;

The Image code

The creator encoeds an image with meaning or intention, and is further encoded when it is placed in a given context

Image lacks syntactical structure

Images represent meaning and they miss the syntactical structure or spoken and written language.

We use Semiotics

Semiotics is an investigation into how meaning is created. The syudy of how signs (vsual or linguistic) create meaning.

Visual semiotics

The study of symbolic process in which a visual image is combined with a meaning or is combined with a meaning

Semiotic Analysis

The study of signs, their meaning, and their use.

Semiotic analysis aims to highlight the key graphic elements and understand their meaning processes.

Sign

A sign is anything that stands for something else

Sign expansion

we understand that signs can take the form of anything like words, sounds, images, odours, flavours acts or objects. such things have no intrinsic meaning and become signs only when we invest them with meaning.

connotations and denotations

the first order of significtion id thst of denottion. at this level there is a sign of consisiting of a and a signfied. Connotation is a second-order of signification which uses the denotative sign as its the signifuer.

connotation refers to the positive nd negative associations that most words naturally carry with them (cultural baggage, past experiences)

denotation is the direct, specific or literal meaning we get from a sign, a description.

Manipulated images - a measured response

My Own Image

Last Semester for my final photo book project 'From the Depths' I took a series of gig and concert photographs in order to paint a truthful picture of Auckland's underground music scene. For the book itself I made a point to stay as true to reality as possible, avoiding any sort of heavy manipulation in my images. Any distortion or affect would have to be sourced from the camera and lens itself, even if something small is in the way and could be painted out - I won't. However, for the cover of the book I decided to create a heavily manipulated image for the centrepiece or introduction to the book.

While the book is largely based around truth and reality, I wanted the introductory image to be a sort of intense representation of the contents of the book. It was greatly inspired by the cover art of 'Loveless' by My Blood Valentine. It's one of the most iconic and powerful album covers of all time, as it truly speaks to the noisy and shoegaze sound of the album. I sort of treated the cover of the book much like the cover of album, a sort of introduction to what's to come.

The Image is manipulated using a red and white gradient map, and a layer of noise and distortion. The image is intended to capture the rough-around-the-edges nature of underground music, and the rawness of small gigs. It's also meant to be a visual representation of how noisy and loud these gigs can be - as if the set is so loud that the noise is distorting and damaging the camera itself.

[qu-film-history-to-1968]

Evolution of Cinematic Aesthetics

Jordan Stewart

Cinematic aesthetics underwent a profound transformation during the 1950s-60s. The shift is exemplified by the two films "That Touch of Mink" (1962) and "Sabrina" (1954). Exploring their stories, storytelling techniques, visuals, and music in the context of films from before 1948, we can discuss the evolution of filmmaking techniques and influences that helped shape these movies.

"Sabrina," directed by Billy Wilder, follows a Cinderella-like transformation of Sabrina played by Audrey Hepburn, who evolves from a chauffeur's daughter into a sophisticated woman. In "That Touch of Mink," directed by Delbert Mann,  it explores the complications of a relationship between Doris Day and Cary Grant. The storytelling in both films reflects the changing of societal norms of their both eras. "Sabrina" goes into the post-war notion of moving up in the world and the evolving role of women in society. "That Touch of Mink," is about a working woman who tries navigating the ins and outs of a romantic relationship.

Vsuals play a huge role in distinguishing these two films. "Sabrina" has the elegance and sophistication characteristic of the 1950s, with its grand lavish sets and glamorous costumes. "That Touch of Mink" reflects the visual trends of the early 1960s. The film incorporates a vibrant color palette along with clean design elements. The visuals reflect a more contemporary and visually dynamic approach.

The components of both films showcase the evolution of score in cinema. "Sabrina" has a classical and orchestral score, mirroring the romantic conventions of its time. The music complements the film's elegant atmosphere, enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative. "That Touch of Mink," has more of a playful and upbeat musical score. The music reflects the absence from the grand orchestra in film of the 1950s, and embraces a lighter and more contemporary score..

Earlier films adhered more formal and conservative storytelling structures, with a focus on more theatrical productions. The film was in black and white, and music tended to be orchestral and symphonic, fitting the cinematic norms of their time. The introduction of film color, widescreen formats, and evolving societal attitudes in the post-1948 era enabled films like "Sabrina" and "That Touch of Mink" to explore a more nuanced way of storytelling.

[jaymoco]

Check out my art @VSUAL

[marialauraromero]

Vase with yellow flowers. New drawing with pencils. As always, available for print in Society6 and VSUAL.

LINK HERE

[constantly-becky]

White washed alley, Paros Island, Greece

[devimea]

This piece was a mixture of photographs & memories. Inspired mainly by Sundays in the Tahoe National forest in Northern California. A land of many unique otherworldly spots to meditate, explore or just melt into the nature that we are. Due to low vision the process of bringing these to materialization on Canvas is actually possible because of the digital tools so this really takes me through such a creative journey.

Check out Sundays , a print by DeviMEA Art & Chillosophy  on VSUAL https://vsual.co/listing/BSw9suMpP2

[victoriajoann]

Looking for new and unique art for your walls? Prints of my art (and mugs!) can be purchased from the links below. Both links offer the ability to see the art on the walls before you buy it, various size/framing options, and free shipping in the US.

https://ArtPal.com/victoriajoann - This shop is a bit more expensive, but has a huge selection of customizable features. You can get a classic print, stretched canvas, a framed print, or a mug. You can customize the mug/print/canvas size, frame color, canvas depth, the color and size of the background matte, and even the type of glass used for framed prints. If you're looking for a good gift, this link gives you an assortment of options to choose from for a truly unique experience.

https://www.vsual.co/shop/victoriajoann - This is a more sleek shop, with a slightly lower markup, and faster shipping. You can choose between semi gloss, or super matte, and customize a small collection of frames/options, or buy the print alone!

My original pieces can be purchased in person. (If you're ever at my house and see a painting you like, feel free to ask, it's probably for sale)

[valchong]

Pack and go~ . . . . . #picoftheday #canon #nikon #sony #passionkeepsmegoing #VC #vpov #vsual #instadaily #productionlife #livelifetothefullest #lifestillgoeson #gettheshootdone #lifeasavideographer #chasingdream #filmmaking #makeportraitsnotwar #ig_mood #HypeBeast #portraitpage #portraiture #vscoportrait #discoverportrait #makeportraits #365malaysia #portraitphotography #postmoreportraits #ig_malaysia #agameofportraits (at Penang, Malaysia)

[caloniedoesarttwo]

SHOP MY ART (LINKS): ARTISTS LOVE YOUR “LIKES”, BUT WE LOVE YOUR PURCHASES EVEN MORE

Hello!

In keeping with marketing and promoting myself, I have recently opened 3 online shops. I retail the same artworks across all of them and the pricing is in the same general range (with some exceptions due to what each site I’m using offers in terms of processing).

I am retailing my work at GoDaddy, Society6 and Vsual (yes, is spelled without an “i”). Whether you would love something eclectic and affordable for your wall, table or phone. Maybe even a cool sticker for your phone or laptop. Go take a look! Artists appreciate your “likes” and feedback and they’re useful, but what’s further supportive is your active patronage. Please support by purchasing art (and after buying, spread the word). Artists have to make a living, too. Thank you!

BELOW: GoDaddy page. CLICK HERE to shop

BELOW: Society6 page. CLICK HERE to shop

BELOW: Vsual page. CLICK HERE to shop.

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