Idiom+Project

Photoshop Idiom Project

An Idiom is an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up.

Illustrate 2 idioms. Start by brainstorming or drawing thumbnail sketches to explore possible ideas. Your design should communicate clearly. Avoid images or backgrounds that will distract from your message. Work to create drama and focus in your design. The final designs will be completed in Photoshop. Use Clip Art or other image sites to obtain you images that you will need for your idiom. You may also draw them if you like.

**Some Idioms to use or you can get your own from the Internet (http://www.idiomsite.com/):**
 * Tongue-in-Cheek
 * Jump Down Someone's Throat
 * Cough it Up
 * Smell a Rat
 * Scratch Someone's Back
 * Shoot Off One's Mouth
 * Turn Someone Off
 * Go to the Dogs
 * Kick the Bucket
 * Pull Someone's Leg
 * Get Off Someone's Back
 * Cat Got Your Tongue
 * Cat Got Your Tongue

What you will do is have 2 Photoshop files (one for each idiom) on each file you will need the following:

1) Your graphic representation of the idiom 2) The Idiom Phrase. 3) The meaning of the idiom. 4) You will need to do some sort of Text effect to your meaning or phrase. 5) You will need to use a brush somewhere in your Photoshop image. I. You may download brushes from the Internet. See Instructions   6) My Example without a brush used. You will need to use a brush installed or one that you install. 7) Professional  ....Make up your mind....... .......Time wounds all heals
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