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Graphic Design & Illustration

Concept to concrete

Or

Who are you calling an idiom?

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Idiom

A phrase or use of words in a particular dialect or language

Words which may also create a visual image

Words which may confuse someone not familiar with that particular use or phrase

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Did I hear what you thought you said? Words have power. Words create images. Words can be used to create powerful images!

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Time flies!

A Dark Horse

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Let’s try some more

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Find idioms

Search the internet for popular idioms Select one from your teacher

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Illustrating idioms

Now begin creating a visual image Create 5 Select your best pencil work Render it in ink Clean it Turn in

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