I paid close attention to layers while building this composition from a combination of scanned sketches, pen-tool work, shape manipulation and multiplication and layered gradients. I was aiming for a stylized rendition in photorealistic honey color . . . again took Mr. Mascari's advice to dim the background pattern to allow provide the object with greater definition.
In executing this project I utilized typography techniques, the pathfinder and pen tools, worked with a gradient within a greyscale color palate. I took Dan's advice to increase the transparency of the background to allow for the monogram to stand out on its own - looks much better!
This is my final object/initial composition. For my object, I used a baby bottle. In a sense, it signifies the pain from growing into the adult world, leaving your childhood behind. To the right of my object, my initials float above the flattened pool of red that is also copied and flipped below it. My initials are a play on negative space, contrasting the dark background. I feel that both these compositions are strong enough to be presented on their own. I also feel that they can be represented together as a unifying piece.
