Author: Sherry

About Me

I am a motivated individual who decided to combine my interest in computers with my artistic inclinations. Originally, I applied to Alamance Community College to take a Graphic Design class and a second class in Computer Programming. After my first design class, I was hooked, and enrolled in the two-year degree program. I have maintained…

Angelina

Portrait – Chiaroscuro: The Italian term “chiaroscuro” is a high-contrast art form based on the use of light and shadow. Typically one strong light source is used to create the look of the subject coming out of the shadows. This project was to create a chiaroscuro portrait of someone I admire using Photoshop. I started…

Emma

Portrait – Color Vector: For this project, I chose to illustrate Emma Watson, a popular actress, model and activist. The background is a representation of the New York City Subway, where she hid books throughout the C and E line stations to promote and encourage reading. Watson promotes education for girls and advocates gender equality.…

“The Explorer” Magazine

Design and Layout: The Explorer magazine is produced annually at Alamance Community College to showcase the writing skills of the current students, faculty, and staff. The Advertising and Graphic Design Department works together to oversee and create the artwork, layout and design for the magazine.   Each year, the students are also asked to submit…

ACC Oval

Laser Engraving: Our college’s Visual Arts Club created personalized Christmas ornaments as a fund raiser. Using mirrored acrylic, students created various designs, taking orders to personalize each ornament with names and dates. The designs were engraved and cut by myself and other club members on an Epilog laser engraver. We raised over $800 in sales…

Snowflake

Laser Engraving: Our college’s Visual Arts Club created personalized Christmas ornaments as a fund raiser. Using mirrored acrylic, students created various designs, taking orders to personalize each ornament with names and dates. The designs were engraved and cut by myself and other club members on an Epilog laser engraver. We raised over $800 in sales…

Graduation Hat

Laser Engraving: Our college’s Visual Arts Club created personalized Christmas ornaments as a fund raiser. Using mirrored acrylic, students created various designs, taking orders to personalize each ornament with names and dates. The designs were engraved and cut by myself and other club members on an Epilog laser engraver. We raised over $800 in sales…

For Maria

Laser Engraving: Our college’s Visual Arts Club created personalized Christmas ornaments as a fund raiser. Using mirrored acrylic, students created various designs, taking orders to personalize each ornament with names and dates. The designs were engraved and cut by myself and other club members on an Epilog laser engraver. We raised over $800 in sales…

Solstice

Laser Engraving: Our college’s Visual Arts Club created personalized Christmas ornaments as a fund raiser. Using mirrored acrylic, students created various designs, taking orders to personalize each ornament with names and dates. The designs were engraved and cut by myself and other club members on an Epilog laser engraver. We raised over $800 in sales…