Using a template of a shirt on illustrator I drew around the pieces using the pen tool in red, I then filled in the shapes so that it would be clearer to see when over lapping the shapes. I used the object tool to arrange the pieces in front or behind each other then twisting and shifting the pieces to form the shirt. I enjoyed doing this task and i feel my illustrator skills have improved slightly.

Last wednesday I recreated the reebok pump on illustrator to do this I chose a pump image then using the pen tool drew around the pump I changed the brush size making it larger so that I could see where the line had been drawn I also changed the colour to make it stand out. Then using the paint brush tool I could colour in the different section of the pump. I found this task quite difficult as I hadnt used illustrator in a while and it took me a a lot of time to get the hang of using it again. I will have to practice my illustrator, indesign and photoshop skills as I will have to produce a trend book using these programs. So I will spend time practicing when I can.

People that have inspired me are my parents as they have had a lot of influence on my life, and i think they have both achieved a lot in their lives. they have both experienced different parts of the world by travelling. my dad has written a book and has lived in the Antarctic for three years as part of the Antarctic survey, which he has said have been some of his best memories. They both went to uni and have been successful in the jobs they have had, largely in teaching. They have both always worked hard to try and do the best they can and in the long term it has paid off. To get to where they wanted they had to work hard get experience get qualified, and have a bit of luck and determination. my dad has always been someone who doesn't give up and when the going gets tough he keeps on going. Have goals and aims to achieve, be adventurous and explore, find out new things, your mind is what will keep you going, working as part of a team is important it can give you support and you can learnt a lot from the knowledge of others, don't make life boring challenge yourself, the more you put into something the more your get out of it.

Something i have become better at

I feel that over this past year i have become better at cooking and being more independent. I became better at this as i had to really living away from home and by practicing, trying new things and having the confidence to try something different (be out my comfort zone) and believe in myself that i can. i base this feeling upon me wanting to learn to cook better and to do things for myself and not having to rely on others. When i went home for the summer i wanted to cook for myself and be more helpful around the house. My mum said she noticed i had grow up a lot and i was more independent. i now have a lot more confidence in myself.