Peacock's Fancy or Not | Mixed Media Project

There exist two ways to approach life. Either the cup is half full or half empty. The way we view and interpret our surroundings I believe shaped by perspective. Our viewpoints are derived from experiences or the unknown. This attitude affects our outlook on life.

One way is from the light or positive point of view. This is the half full concept.

If we encounter a situation we feel where there is room where we can add value, then we're more likely to overlook any potential pitfalls and continue or be enthused by the prospect of being involved with a situation.

We still have room to grow. Elements from all phases of our lives can continue to be added because we're excited to be a part of something we feel connected to that will ultimately have out stamp on it.

However, the other aspect is derived from a grim or darker perspective. This concept is called "glass half empty".

If we feel that there is no further space for any of our thoughts, ideas, or input, we probably won't bother with the situation due to the perceived circumstances. We may ponder the situation a short time, or give it more consideration.

In the end, if we feel that the circumstances have dwindled beyond repair, we will move on.

Which one you gravitate toward exposes your inner being. That's not to say that sometimes you hide away, scurrying to that place to seek shelter. It may be a safe place. It may be a cautious place.

But whatever direction you end up, be your true self.

For my current design, I discovered an unusual photo of a female in a thoughtful pose. Immediately, I determined that she was contemplating an action, and that it was weighing on her. So I composed two different scenarios for the outcome of her dilemma.

In addressing each situation she faced, I changed her appearance and surroundings to fit the mood of the concept "glass half full".

Below are my procedures in which I utilized Canva, my design program, to blend the different type images. I leave with you my procedures which began with a blank, white canvas. I then added layers of elements in accordance with my upgraded Annual Pro Membership that includes tools to remove backgrounds, resize, filter, duplicate, and reposition items as required.

The images I included in my design are set out below. I used a pure fractal I created in the advanced fractal rendering program, Apophysis 7X. This fractal I titled "The Birds". Of course, we all know the famous moved with the same title in which the birds were in a state of confusion as they attacked a small community. In the version where I used the fractal, I intended there to be confusion in the background, but the female overlooks it and focuses on the positive.

Also among the images are free-sourced ones I felt fit the scenarios of each concept.

^{Woman in grunge leaning over with red lipstick ~ Fiery background ~ Peacock feathers ~ Unicorn ~ Red tree Contributed to the #LIL by @onyechi ~ Skull in clouds ~ Philippine Hawk-Owl - Ninox philippensis - Contributed to the #LIL by @digitalis ~ Little Egret standing - Contributed to the #LIL by @digitalis ~ Pure Fractal titled "The Birds" - created by me.}