4.1

The image on the left was created in my GRA 1160 class a few quarters ago. The creative process for this project began through inspiration derived from my experience with a previous photo composite assignment, specifically the inclusion of “ourselves” in the project. Whenever creating an image with no formal guidelines, I feel as though the artist handles the project in a more personal manner and is therefore more able to put their “touch” on their work. I decided to take a literal interpretation of this by including my own hands in the composite. Additionally, I wanted to create an image with bold colors and bright contrast, so I incorporated two strong complementary hues to stand out against the black and white keys of the piano. While I would consider “Piano Hands” to be an image for my creative portfolio that would be appropriate for more design-oriented jobs, I also realize that there are others for which it would not be. Overall, I enjoyed the process and am generally pleased with my final product.