Okay, this was homework for my advertising class. It's not great and still could use a bit of work, but I had to turn it in. IT's my first shot at a real ad. All constructive crit and opinions and ideas are welcome. It took a long time due to working in 800 px/in.
stock photo: http://www.sxc.hu seer
max factor graphics: maxfactor.com
copy: mine and maxfactor.com
Comments
Minstrel Ayreon Says:
I've always been ambivalent about the makeup/fashion industry in general, but the message here is definitely better than what you usually see in such ads.
One thing that's strange, though...and it may not be a bad thing...is that you get a real conflict between the "women are not objects" text you've added, and the nature of the industry itself. I wonder what message someone would take away from this. Would they be likely to believe the company really means it? Does the company want them to consider this issue, or would they prefer it not arise? There's not a right or wrong answer to that; I just think those are questions an instructor might pose or that you might want to think about before presenting your work to the class.
Ohh...and what kind of portfolio do you have in mind? Is this person an aspiring artist?
KimmerZ Says:
I can soooooo relate to this and the "heeello eyes up here BUDDY!".. while I think you have sent a very clear message. I do like your choice of colours etc. My only crit is, not to soften/smooth out the skin as much as you did. Otherwise I think you did a good job.
I am seriously thinking of playing around with some ad/movie cover ideas just for the hell of it. esp. since I just went and seen silent hill.
RiDE Says:
It's very nice, I like the blunt honesty of it and I think that would draw a lot of readers that otherwise wouldn't spare make-up ads a second glance. One thing I noticed though (just from an artistic POV, I have never done anything in advertising or whatnot so take this as you will), is that the font doesn't quite seem to match with the... mood/message of the ad, if you can understand what I'm trying to say. I'm honestly not sure what I would use instead, just that the Bradley Hand ITC-ish font doesn't seem to match. Maybe something a little more blocky, but not as blocky as courier (I'm helpful, except not really.
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And I'm not sure (again, no instruction in advertising/graphic design) but the "or something" at the end could possibly be omitted. It doesn't sound very professional (if this is what you were trying to achieve) in my mind. "They asked to see my portfolio... like I'm/I was a model" sounds a little better (maybe only to me, though, so I'd get more views on this first.
I do like how you made the advertisement black and white with the exception of her lips, that's a great way to draw attention to the feature. Personally I think this is great for a first attempt, something I could easily see while flipping through a magazine. :]
alienjacki Says:
this reminds me of college! great work!.gif)