Missing Pieces

         Recently we designed an abstract skateboard graphic which demonstrates the concepts of color use and balance.  This project was particularly fun for me because I have grown up with a skateboard under my feet and have seen more graphics than I can recall.  I've noted colorful ones, dull ones, abstract ones, and realistic ones, each time imagining what I would do to make them better.
         I brought in an eight inch wide by thirty six inch long skateboard deck and traced it onto a large piece of paper, then cut it out.  I started out drawing on it with pencil so that I could brainstorm my ideas, and after about two to three days in class I ended up with this final product.  It's brightly colored with orange and blue marker and some black outlines to make it stand out.  Ultimately I was proud of these puzzle pieces.