Category: Section E

Rachel Lee Project-01 (Face)

Rachel Lee Project-01-Face

/* Rachel Lee
Section E
rwlee@andrew.cmu.edu
Assignment-01 (Self Portrait)*/

function setup() {
    createCanvas(513, 663);
    background(230, 175, 35);
    noStroke();
}


function draw() {
	//hair
	fill(48, 41, 36);
	ellipse(255, 226, 330, 322);
	rect(90, 230, 330, 336);

	//neck
	fill(233, 203, 164);
	rect(178, 356, 154, 81);
	ellipse(255, 432, 154, 154);

	//face
	fill(237, 213, 171);
	ellipse(255, 258, 300, 300);


	//eyebrows
	fill(48, 41, 36);
	quad(149, 198, 160, 188, 212, 194, 212, 197);
	quad(296, 194, 348, 188, 360, 198, 296, 197);

	//bangs
	fill(48, 41, 36);
	quad(107, 229, 123, 135, 304, 88, 202, 182);

	//ears
	fill(237, 213, 171);
	ellipse(108, 254, 51, 51);
	ellipse(400, 254, 51, 51);

	//eyes
	fill(48, 41, 36);
	ellipse(328, 234, 48, 39);
	fill(237, 213, 171);
	ellipse(328, 229, 48, 39);
	fill(48, 41, 36);
	rect(171, 251, 3, 7);
	rect(181, 253, 3, 8);
	rect(192, 250, 3, 8);

	fill(48, 41, 36);
	ellipse(181, 234, 48, 39);
	fill(237, 213, 171);
	ellipse(180, 229, 48, 39);
	fill(48, 41, 36);
	rect(319, 252, 3, 7);
	rect(329, 253, 3, 8);
	rect(339, 250, 3, 8);

	//nose
	fill(242, 196, 156);
	triangle(241, 300, 252, 249, 252, 300);
	fill(226, 182, 140);
	triangle(252, 300, 252, 249, 263, 300);

	//mouth
	fill(224, 84, 58);
	ellipse(254, 331, 70, 39);
	fill(237, 213, 171);
	ellipse(254, 326, 70, 39);

	//blush
	fill(242, 196, 156);
	ellipse(164, 292, 58, 29);
	ellipse(346, 292, 58, 29);

	//earrings
	fill(54, 70, 157);
	ellipse(98, 295, 50, 68);
	ellipse(412, 295, 50, 68);
}

I really enjoyed this assignment! It was super fun to see what I could come up with using basic shapes. At first I was just drawing freehand, but I found it much easier and much more precise to extract coordinates and color swatches from an Illustrator sketch I created.

Eunice Choe – Project-01-Face

Eunice Choe – Project-01-Face

/*
Eunice Choe
Section E
ejchoe@andrew.cmu.edu
Project-01
*/



function setup() {
    createCanvas(600, 600);
    background(195, 80, 54);
}

function draw() {
    noStroke();

    //hair
    fill(39, 25, 3);
    rect(175, 250, 250, 300);
    ellipse(300, 250, 250, 250);

    //face
    fill(244, 221, 184);
    ellipse(300, 290, 200, 230);

    //bangs
    fill(39, 25, 3);
    quad(190, 270, 270, 240, 360, 160, 240, 185);

    //ear
    fill(244, 221, 184);
    ellipse(200, 300, 40, 40);

    //makeup
    fill(230, 145, 98);
    ellipse(248, 280, 55, 30);
    ellipse(357, 280, 55, 30);

    fill(254, 246, 230);
    ellipse(225, 310, 30, 20);
    ellipse(380, 310, 30, 20);

    //eyes
    fill(255, 255, 255);
    ellipse(255, 290, 40, 25);
    ellipse(350, 290, 40, 25);
    rect(235, 277, 40, 15);
    rect(330, 277, 40, 15);

    fill(39, 25, 3);
    rect(226, 277, 50, 4, 20);
    rect(329, 277, 50, 4, 20);
    ellipse(260, 290, 20, 20);
    ellipse(355, 290, 20, 20);

    fill(255, 255, 255);
    ellipse(255, 285, 5, 5);
    ellipse(350, 285, 5, 5);

    //brows
    fill(39, 25, 3);
    rect(220, 250, 55, 6, 20);
    rect(330, 250, 55, 6, 20);

    //nose
    fill(249, 204, 151);
    rect(290, 290, 30, 55, 20);

    fill(244, 221, 184);
    ellipse(310, 335, 10, 10);

    //mouth
    fill(216, 123, 104);
    quad(270, 370, 305, 360, 330, 370, 305, 380);

    fill(245, 155, 140);
    triangle(270, 370, 305, 360, 305, 380);

    //neck
    fill(244, 221, 184);
    rect(270, 390, 60, 30);

    //shirt
    fill(144, 214, 212);
    rect(150, 420, 300, 400, 100);

    fill(70, 131, 138);
    rect(340, 490, 55, 70, 20);

}

In my self portrait, I wanted to incorporate details that clearly reflect me. For instance, I chose to include my long, dark hair and red eye shadow. Overall, I really enjoyed this project!

Alice Fang- Self Portrait

alice-portrait

/* Alice Fang
Section E
acfang@andrew.cmu.edu
Project-01
*/


function setup() {
    createCanvas(600, 600);
    background(87, 160, 170);

    //neck
    noStroke();
    fill(244, 207, 162);
    quad(289, 444, 412, 428, 480, 600, 300, 600);

    //hair
    fill(76, 35, 5);
    ellipse(337, 199, 385, 350);
    quad(176, 252, 314, 303, 218, 562, 80, 511);
    ellipse(199, 542, 244, 357);

    //ear
    fill(244, 171, 122);
    ellipse(183, 307, 75, 103);

    //earring
    strokeWeight(5);
    stroke(225, 245, 235);
    noFill();
    rect(161, 350, 45, 125, 17);

    //shirt
    noStroke();
    fill(204, 104, 70);
    quad(273, 527, 433, 471, 480, 600, 300, 600);

    //face
    fill(244, 207, 162);
    ellipse(338, 271, 350, 408);

    //nose
    fill(244, 171, 122);
    quad(284, 290, 317, 323, 300, 351, 267, 336);

    //eye line
    fill(76, 35, 5);
    ellipse(357, 279, 47, 32);
    ellipse(244, 283, 47, 32);

    //white of eye
    fill(255, 245, 235);
    ellipse(243, 287, 44, 29);
    ellipse(358, 283.2, 44, 29);

    //pupil
    fill(76, 35, 5);
    ellipse(256, 285, 21, 27);
    ellipse(370, 282, 21, 27);

    //eyebrow
    stroke(76, 35, 5);
    strokeWeight(10);
    line(214, 252, 268, 252);
    line(334, 238, 389, 253);

    //top of mouth, nose shadow
    noStroke();
    fill(219, 122, 83);
    ellipse(305, 388, 57, 22);
    quad(267, 336, 296, 339, 317, 322, 300, 351);

    //bottom of mouth
    fill(204, 104, 70);
    ellipse(306, 395, 50, 11);

    //bangs
    fill(76, 35, 5);
    ellipse(485, 390, 147, 564);
    rect(250, 54, 151, 192, 25);
    quad(120, 205, 211, 68, 296, 125, 205, 261);
    quad(346, 93, 432, 50, 521, 231, 424, 273);

}

I found this project to be fairly straightforward, though it was tricky making sure I had the elements in the correct order (especially my hair, in order to get bangs in front of my face…), and making sure the code was organized and readable. Super satisfied with learning how to do this!

Elena-Deng-Looking-Outwards-01

One project that I find inspirational is Google’s Tilt Brush. I find it amazing that with all the technology of today, we are able to combine VR and fine arts in a new and innovative way. The project itself was developed by Skillman and Hackett, a rapid prototyping company in San Francisco. The project began in 2014 and since then it continually been in development. To the best of my knowledge, the creators of the product used preexisting headsets and handheld controllers, however the program was revamped and the two tracking sensors could allow you to paint or draw anywhere within the room.

The creators may have been inspired by artists and sculptors who bend the conventions of painting and 3D work. The future of the Tilt Brush, I believe, will be determined in what direction the users want the product to go in. As the technology improves, the Tilt Brush will become more responsive as well as lighter in physical form.

Elena Deng Portrait

sketch 

/* Elena Deng
Section E {
  edeng1@andrew.cmu.edu
  Assignment-01
}



*/

function setup() {
    createCanvas(350, 450);
    background(255,255,255);
}

function draw() {
  //hair
    fill(62,36,12);
    ellipseMode(0,0,0);
    ellipse(215,172,282,267);
    rect(215,175,280,334);
    ellipse(219,197,208,67);

  //jacket
    fill(140,96,57);
    ellipseMode(CENTER);
    ellipse(196,484,265,366);


  //face
  noStroke();
  fill (217, 173, 128);
  ellipseMode(CENTER);
  ellipse(208,213,244,280);
  ellipse(197,260,259,204);
  ellipse(331,251,35,57);

  //hair pt 2
  fill(62,36,12);
  ellipseMode(CENTER);
  ellipse(223,97,208,67);


  //eyebrows
    noStroke();
    fill(62,36,12);
    ellipseMode(CENTER);
    ellipse(225,182,86,30);
    ellipse(103,190,46,26);

  //eyebrowspt2
    noStroke();
    fill(217, 173, 128);
    ellipse(235,194,104,30);
    rect(165,165,25,30);
    ellipse(108,200,44,29);
    rect(117,171,18,39);

//eye
  noStroke();
  fill(0,0,0);
  ellipseMode(CENTER);
  ellipse(225,217,77,39);
  ellipse(98,215,50,32);

  fill(217, 173, 128);
  ellipse(225,225,77,35);
  ellipse(100,222,47,32);

//nose
  noStroke();
  fill(0,0,0);
  ellipseMode(CENTER);
  ellipse(132,253,35,39);

  fill(217, 173, 128);
  ellipse(132,260,35,26);

//mouth
  noStroke();
  fill(0,0,0);
  ellipseMode();
  ellipse(135,307,60,40);

  fill(217, 173, 128);
  ellipse(130,318,59,40);

//hand
  noStroke();
  fill(217, 173, 128);
  ellipse(75,375,93,134);
  ellipse(96,408,100,38);

//jacketpt2
  fill(140,96,57);
  rect(37,425,75,82,20);

//little splotches of joy
  fill(217,185,152);
  ellipse(330,251,21,35);
  ellipse(238,259,98,59);
  ellipse(159,151,62,36);
  ellipse(81,362,70,76);

//windowpane
  fill(173,215,237,63);
  noStroke();
  rect(0,0,296,456);
  fill(255,255,255,63);
  rect(0,0,305,456);



}

i call this piece: no escape from studio. pictured below (or above) is a design student (possibly me), trapped within the depths of margaret morrison

actually really enjoyed this project! i usually procrastinate until the last minute but once i started to work on the portrait i found it hard to stop.

Alice Fang-LookingOutwards-1

Demonstration of Sandbox AR

This augmented reality sandbox, developed by a team at UC Davis, is an interactive topographical map that changes based on the shape of the real sand in the sandbox. Elevation, water, and contour lines are projected in real time as the sand shifts and changes. I think this project is great from a design standpoint in bringing physical interaction with the augmented reality as a tool for education. Users can change topography with their own hands, and the projection provides a deeper understanding into the unique landscape, as well as simulate water flow into the valleys and surfaces created. I think it would be interesting to consider how the project would integrate in exhibition, for example if it were displayed at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

To the best of my knowledge, the team developed custom software, which is available free to download, for anyone who wants to build their own sandbox AR(!). I’ve also seen a few videos of science teachers unaffiliated with UC Davis who built the sandbox AR for their own classrooms, and I think having an open source for something like this is a great resource to educators, but also people who are interested in AR.

Oliver Kreylos, UC Davis

Emily Zhou – Looking Outwards – 01

For the first time, an artwork produced by an AI is set to go on auction (this coming October).

“Portrait of Edmond de Belamy” 70 x 70 cm print on canvas

A Paris-based art collective called Obvious developed the AI as a GAN, a generative adversarial network. The group is a collective of artists and AI researchers with three leads at its core. The project creators were inspired by portraits from the 14th-20th century. The team fed the AI 15,000 paintings, to which it applied generative and discriminative components to the data set in order to produce the final work.

I admire the competence of this program to hold its own in the creative world. I am fascinated by the AIs ability to evaluate and produce art without emotion; as humans we heavily attribute art to emotion. I would like to see the group turn their attention to other styles of art in future development. I am certain that AI technology will continue to develop into creative fields as traditional standards are turned upside down.

Rachel Lee Looking-Outwards-01

The Neon Map, an interactive feature that archives neon signs around the city and encourages user participation.

A year ago I developed an interest in the neon lights heritage of my hometown, Hong Kong, and stumbled upon neonsigns.hk, an interactive online exhibit created by the M+ Museum of Visual Culture. Perhaps the thing that I admire the most about this project is the effort that the creators put into shedding light upon a dying custom and celebrating the integral part that such neon signs play in the city’s culture. I also appreciate the multimedia nature of the project, as documenting the history and narratives of neon signs through video, story and interactive live maps (a community effort that goes beyond the original curatorial team, but includes commissions and willing participants) provides a more variegated picture and immerses the viewer in the experience. The ‘Neon Map‘ was created based on Google Maps, though the geographical tags and participant uploads might have been developed with third party software. I believe that the project creators were inspired by museum exhibits in general, but wanted to find a permanent way to preserve this curated exhibit; furthermore, the Neon Map may have been inspired by a walking tour, as interactive elements are embedded in the project. Future opportunities for development and expansion of this project are highly likely, as the ‘Adding Your Neon’ tab encourages viewers to add to the existing narrative and further the legacy of neon signs.