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About Gianina L.
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning most traditional mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, colored pencils, collage/cut paper, graphite, charcoal, and pen and ink. I also have strong, advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Powerpoint and Publisher; and beginner to immediate level knowledge in Illustrator, Freehand, After Effects, and Flash. In addition, I can cover miscellaneous subjects such as portfolio preparation, applying to art schools, art school study skills, color theory, basic design and drawing principles, basic animation techniques, working on personal art styles and exploring new artistic techniques. Topics such as the detailed legal aspects of art, web programming and Flash action scripting do not fall under my area of expertise.

Experience

Experience in the Area
I graduated summa cum laude with a double BFA in Illustration and Computer Art (specializing in 2-dimensional animation) from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where as a student, I happily tutored fellow peers in all aspects of art and created numerous illustrations for the school newspaper. For the past several years, I have been illustrating seminar books, designing numerous graphics, and creating short animation sequences for use in video. In addition, I work as a private tutor and am co-director / co-owner of a company that focuses on and promotes the local music industry. I assist with all the day-to-day operations of this company as well as manage all art direction and design.

Education/Credentials
Savannah College of Art and Design
BFA Computer Art, Illustration
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List, GPA 4.0

Awards and Honors
Induction into Alpha Pi Beta honor society for art and design, 2002
Outstanding Achievement in Computer Art, 2002
Outstanding Student for the academic year 2001-2002
Awarded "Most Dependable" for District, the student newspaper, 2002
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, May 2001
Better Business Bureau Honesty in Advertising Essay Competition, Merit Award, November 1998
Mary Renee Whelan Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design

Exhibitions and Festivals:
Embodiement; Myths in Animal Form, www.postpicasso.com, December 10 - January 10, 2005
SCAD Alumni Show, Stardust Café, Orlando, FL; December 2004
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May 2004 - April 2005
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May 2003 - April 2004
Senior Showcase, SCAD Pei Ling Chan Gallery, Savannah, GA; May 2002
2D or not 2D, SCAD Trustees Theatre, Savannah, GA; April 2002
Small Works, SCAD Exhibit A Gallery, Savannah, GA; November 7 - December 31, 2001; art was purchased
Magnanimata Animation Festival, May 1999

Publications
Quoted briefly in Animation World Magazine, "Predicting the Future of Futurama" (April 1999) and "Ed, Edd, n Eddy: A Unique Approach" (June 1999)

You are here: Experts > Arts/Humanities > Visual Arts > Careers: Arts > Composition in Colour?

Topic: Careers: Arts

Expert: Gianina L.
Date: 10/14/2007
Subject: Composition in Colour?

Question
QUESTION: Hi Gianina!:)
It's me,again.The exam's getting closer so my mom's putting more pressure on me,so I just need to know something 'bout composition in colour 'cause that's one of my papers.Exactly what do they mean by composition in colour?I'm supposed to get a list of topics and I have to choose one and express what I feel concerning that topic but that part's confusing me.Help?

ANSWER: Hello again, Jayne!
I apologize for the slight delay in my response. I was returning from out of town. Now, letting you know exactly what "composition in color" means just by hearing the title is difficult. If I'm understanding you correctly, is this just one topic from a list of topics provided by your instructor? Are there any other guidelines accompanying this topic list? Has your instructor offered any guidance as to his/her expectations?

Judging just from the title, I would assume the topic relates to how composition of a piece of art is directly related to color and how artists can use color to affect visual balance and the way a viewer's eyes moves across a painting or drawing.

If you have more information or more specific questions about how composition relates to color, I will be happy to explain further.

Good luck as always! :)
-Gianina

---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: That's ok!But I was getting a bit worried when you hadn't replied after 3 days :)
Thanks!Do you think you could help me with composing a picture,like placement and stuff?
Because when I try,it's like I have the image in my mind,but I can't make it appear on the paper.But I see the finished product in my mind,though.
:)Thanks so much for helping me out!

ANSWER: Just let me know specifically how I can help you (For example: Is it with brainstorming? critiquing the painting? etc.) and I will do my absolute best to assist.

-Gianina

---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: Well,I see it in my mind.But I can't draw it out the way I want it on the paper.How do I draw it out the way I want it?
Sorry I'm so vague,but that's really my main problem...

Answer
No, it's not that vague; I understand. Have you been taught to use "thumbnails" to plan a painting? Thumbnails are tiny drawings (they can be as little as 2" x 3") that you do to visually brainstorm and map out your picture. You will want to do the thumbnail in the same proportion as what your final piece will be. For example, if you will have a square painting, make sure your thumbnails are square, no matter how small they are. Use these small, quick drawings to try to map out what you have in your head.

Once you've mapped it out roughly, look for references that you may need to use. For instance, if a sneaker was part of your painting, you would want pictures of sneakers or actual sneakers to use as your painting reference.

Last, you'll map out at full size, using your thumbnails and photo/object references to set your final piece.

Does this help? Let me know if you have further questions!
:)
-Gianina

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