Adobe InDesign 101

I am currently enrolled in 2 college programs to better enhance my knowledge and products I can offer my clientele. I'll be sharing my progress as I hand in projects for InDesign and Illustrator. 

Be nice ok... 

In this project we had to make a 2 piece spread in InDesign. I used my LOVE of gardening as inspiration. Pictures are all taken in my North Oshawa backyard, except for the cow. 
When I figure out how to add a drop shadow in InDesign I'll be adding that to the Jalapeño Heading. 
If you need some Jalapeño inspiration to add some heat this winter I'd recommend www.davidlebovitz.com for your pickled jalapeños. This is our tried and true go to for our summer haul. 

This is the second assignment for InDesign. I used the project to make my headshot handout/brochure, so you will have to picture this with a fold on either side.  There are a few elements I had to add to show I am capable of certain tools, so a lot of text wrap, I'm not a huge fan of that, along with cutouts. I'm happy with the project, and received full marks on both. 

This was a half page invite, we could choose what. I used the OAA upcoming show. (now cancelled) My mother is involved with the www.oshawaartassociation.com so this was a nice 2 for one.

Making a menu was our last assignment. This is our pub we frequent, I have not asked their permission however I'm sure they'll like what I've created here. These are also not my photos, just googled pub photos so not taking any credit for that. Unfortunately they are not doing take out because they do cook all of their food in an oven not deep fried. The food always comes out crispy and delicious without all the grease you get with a traditional deep fry.  So once this is all over check them out. 

Adobe Illustrator 101

The TTC map is for Illustrator. We had to trace the lines using pen tool, add all the text and use image trace to add the Go Train logos, Via Train logo and TTC logo. 
This took a very long time to complete. I reached the point where I thought this project was going to break me, but pushed through. I'm pleased with the result. Fingers crossed I receive full marks for this also.

This project required we take half a face, draw on it and use the mesh tool to create gradients to make the object/face look more 3 dimensional. We had a choice of obvious celebs like Oprah, Lennon, Marilyn, Elvis...Sigh. For those of you that know me well this is a far more inspirational person. If you don't know him. Ask me, please. I'm including the original in case it's not too obvious from my "drawing" 

This project we had to create flowers and use the symbol tool, as well as a repeating pattern. I added a window, kind of like an isolation reminder of being inside.