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Pictogram Distillation

Assignment: Choose objects from a finite list which are varied in subject matter. Draw three sketches of each item:

  1. full detail

  2. stylized and omitting some detail

  3. distilled down to its essence to create a simplified, easily recognized pictogram derived from basic shapes.

Additionally, create a vector image in Adobe Illustrator which remains simple and easily recognizable, similar to the third sketch, but is more refined than the sketch.

Objects selected: Djembe drum and ship’s wheel

Materials used: Adobe Illustrator, Procreate

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