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Il Labrinto del Ristorante

Project Description: Take photos of a building structure, sketch those photos, then use the sketches to compose a visually pleasing labrynth.  After completeing the labrynth collage, cut it into strips and make a "book."  The following four pictures shown here are of Giovanni's, an Itlaian restaurant in Copperas Cove, TX.  I was mostly compelled by the gorgeous arches above the entrance when choosing this building. 
The following two images consist of hand sketches I composed after taking pictures of the building.  
The next step in the process was to scan the images in to my computer and resize them in order to create a compeling collage.  
After composing the collage into a respectable design, I took a pen and made it permanent.  I used multiple shading techniques for texture and shadows including stippling, hatching, and cross-hatching.  
After inking the collage, I was asked to cut it into strips to create a "book."  We had to color the entire book using only three colors.  I chose red, gold, and blue to bring my collage to life.  The first two images are of sinlge pages, with the final image covering a spread of two pages.   
Il Labrinto del Ristorante
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