This is about a day during my first year lifeguarding when I saved a 4 y/o boy from drowning.
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The concept for your piece is definitely a good idea, mostly because it means a lot to you and is a great story. I believe that the image is executed quite successfully, as I immediately understood that there is a lifeguard figure launching himself into a pool. There are not many words to follow that are readable but I suppose this is up to you. I do like the fact that the two most important words are clear. The image is understandable, though perhaps you would want to try creating the shapes with more words, rather than simply just using various glyphs. I don’t know if this would help the image or take away anything but it won’t hurt to try. Perhaps make the bars into sentences or words, to help portray events of the day better. Overall, the typeface is a good choice; it is nice and clean and flows with the image.
ReplyDeleteYour piece definitely gives attention to what you were initially trying to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the thrust into the pool and I really get a sense of depth into the rough. All of the images are really strong and the large type on the person is obvious of what the situation is. I get a sense of urgency and awareness to the situation. The edge where the bars are seemed a little disconnected just with the negative space in between. My eyes are drawn to the white space between the feet and the bars so maybe they could be connected through overlapping. I do continue to enjoy the perspective that draws me in. After reading the description I see where the splash is from the person you’re going to save, maybe it could become more prominent since it is the focal point. Overall great job, great use of texture with the water.
The composition is very affective in expressing a scene. I would maybe add more detail in the water. Add a few more “S’s” to show the water ripples, this would give your water added texture. You also might want to add some text in the water. Add some wavy text to show the ripples in the water. Good detail on the shorts of the lifeguard and on the dive board that he is jumping off of. The words you use to describe your daily events are effective in creating the outline of the guy but it is hard to read. I would add more legible text. The font chosen is ideal for the scene that you are depicting. It is clean and easy to work with. Overall, great composition! It is definitely very illustration based and just needs a few tweaks and added text to be a perfect composition.
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