Progress Update 2

I think I was finally able to narrow down my concept. While thinking about abandoned things, I began to think about why it is that happens and how there are often memories and experiences that are tied to the objects that lay forgotten. I think I want to tap into that idea a bit more and maybe explore the ways in which this image could be more personal. 

I decided to explore more of a landscape composition today and began by masking out the toy truck. I decided that the bed of the truck provided the perfect spot to act as a vase for the flowers since I feel like the dying flowers provide a really interesting moment of symbolism. I also found a photo I took for a different class that I thought would fit perfectly since it is both rustic and nostalgic. I added it in as a background and masked out the soccer ball. I really like the inclusion of the soccer ball as a personal element since I used to play soccer a lot when I was in elementary school but have not touched a soccer ball since. 

 

Next, I decided to add additional personal elements. I found some old photos that I felt fit well with the direction I was going in, including one of my playing soccer as a child. Lastly, I combined some subtle type from a note I had from a previous teacher and a speech I wrote that I decided to add in to continue the personal elements. I used one of the photos of wood to blend and adjust the colors of the piece as a whole to give it more of a nostalgic feel. I think overall, I am very happy with this image but there is still some other directions I want to explore further.