Digital Type

This is the proof that my vector drawing skills have improved significantly. I'm definitely happy with my illustrator drawing. I had a bit of trouble working out the gradient direction but overall I achieved what I was aiming for. Had the idea of creating palette swatches from textures as it gives a more realistic look to  the drawing. (even though I'm not sure I'm allowed to do that in vector drawing I still think it looks great.)

Symmetry

Another exercise. This time using alt+(drag) and  the "Transform" options to produce a symmetrical design.
Reflect/Rotate in my opinion are the most basic tools in Illustrator but very useful ones. From  drawing to create patterns it's a tool I constantly use.

Vector explorations

Tracing an object with the pen tool takes some time, specially if is something you not used to do. Getting the curved shapes right  was where I found more difficulty but as I continued to trace I started to get the hang of it. I started to trace from the top left and you can see clearly how I gradually improved with the pen tool.

Cyber Space_the result.

And this is what happened!
 I struggle with  Photoshop more than any other Adobe CS software.
Didn't manage to produce exactly what I was aiming for but wasn't totally unhappy with the results, specially the planet's surface.
You can see some bits  that needed editing but overall I think I managed to produce an original space scenery.

Cyber Space_the plan

The 4 scans I selected to create a background. My idea was to create some sort of planet surface.

 

Adobe Bridge: Why is it important?

If you own or use Adobe Photoshop, then you may have come across a piece of software called Adobe Bridge. This program is designed to help you gain control of all your files and get them organized. If you work with lots of pictures, sooner or later, you will be inundated with many folders full of images and Adobe Bridge, as file browsing software, can keep things streamlined.
Adobe Bridge can be used independently or in conjunction with Photoshop. When you open up the program, you will have a number of options on the left hand side of the screen. Here, you can browse all of your images by choosing the location where they are saved. Therefore, Bridge allows you to view images from multiple locations without the hassle of having to find all of your folders and having them open at the same time. Don’t forget – the more folders you have open, the slower your computer will run.