This week, Aina set us an ANZAC artwork challenge using Google Drawings. The task was a little different from usual because instead of being shown how to create the artwork step-by-step, we were first shown a finished image. Our job was to carefully look at it, figure out what tools and techniques had been used, and then recreate our own version.
To begin, we studied the image closely and tried to break it down into parts. We thought about what shapes, colours, and layers were used and how they were put together. From there, we started experimenting in Google Drawings, using shapes, gradients, and images to build my artwork. We focused on creating a strong ANZAC theme, making sure to include meaningful elements that represent remembrance, such as silhouettes, colours, and symbols.
One of the biggest challenges was figuring out exactly how the original image had been made. Because we weren’t given instructions, it required a lot of problem-solving and trial and error. Sometimes things didn’t look right the first time, so we had to adjust sizes, colours, and layering to get the effect we wanted. Another challenge was learning how to use some of the tools properly, like gradients and transparency, to make the artwork look more polished. – Jess