Say No To Drugs PSA Poster

My topic was about smoking or drugs in general. Smoking is very deadly and it kills thousands of people everyday. People who smoke have a shorter life span compared to those who don't smoke. 

I learned that in 2012, 17.1 percent of 12th graders, 10.8 percent 10th graders, and 4.9 percent of 8th graders smoke. It's mind blowing to see such young kids smoking. Smoking is very addicting and it's hard to stop. So this PSA poster is used to help teens stop smoking or convince them not to start smoking. 

The interesting facts I used from a drug abuse website can be found here and it was about how 1,200 teens are die from smoking everyday. So many young lives are taken because of a decision they made when they were younger. Kids shouldn't be smoking or taking drugs. They should be out having fun, and living their lives. 

My rough sketches and ideas are here: 

My finished PSA informs and educates the viewer by showing how much smoking can affect lives. Every time a teen inhales a cigarette, they lessen their lives. They know smoking is bad, and it kills them, however, they still continue to do it. 

PSA Say No To Drugs Poster Designed By Regina

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Playing with photoshop exploring what liquify, dodge and burn, and clone stamp tool can do

Color Psychology

The web article, "Color Psychology: The Emotional Effects of Colors", states that colors are associated with a person's emotions and influences a person's mental and physical state. Colors are distinguished in two main categories: warm and cool. Colors red, yellow, and orange are considered warm, and colors green, blue, and purple are considered cool. Cool colors can help the person become more creative, calm, or relaxed. The color green, scientifically proven, is less straining on your eyes. Warm colors can stimulate a person's appetite, however, they reflect more light so it can be irritating for the eyes. Color psychology is mostly used in marketing and advertising. Color is used to make people hungry, have feeling of calmness or energy, encourage trust, inflict a positive or negative tone, and many more other ways. However, certain shades or tones also have different meanings. The article reference can be found here: Color Psychology: The Emotional Effects of Colors

The article, "How Color Affects Marketing", is very informational on the topic about colors in marketing. This article comes from Touro University, Touro.edu/, and is written by Channa Leichtling. This article states that the eye, brain, emotions, and experiences have a connection to our perception of color. This statement comes from Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe because he began to argue with Newton's theory. Von Goethe's theory is still with us today. Color affects the way we feel. No two people have the same reaction to a particular color. Everyone is different and each color is different. However, the use of color has become an important marketing tool, because they affect our moods. Color is used to sell a product, and attract the customer. Colors are important. They're not just used in drawing, they're are used to help build a company, make a trademark, and help support a life in business. 

Dream Destination Get-Away

London is a dream destination for me because I like to travel, I've always wanted to go there and I think their British accent is amazing and unique! London is a beautiful place. I want to see Big Ben and ride on the famous "London Eye." Also I love One Direction and I would love to see where they've grown up.

The official tourism website for more information on visiting London can be found here. However, I found another website that may be helpful on looking for more attractions in London and can be found here.

I imagine visiting London and my experiences by visiting the London Tower, visiting Big Ben, riding the red London bus, and eating amazing delicacies like the Salt Beef Bagel and doing what I'm doing in the image I created below. I see myself standing and taking a picture in front of the "London Eye."