X-Ray Vision (Computer Art Project)

Sometimes you create an art project that is so simple in its nature, yet the results are great…like this one. Maybe it’s because teens seem to like gory stuff? Regardless, my x-ray vision project has a really simple basis: Using images of bones and/or organs and the opacity function on Photoshop layers, show the model’s inner beauty. It’s a great way to teach when it is actually OK to nab pictures from the internet for one’s artwork (I’ll include a slide from one of my presentations about that subject below). It also reinforces using classmates/friends/even faculty as models. Moreover, it’s one of those art assignment where the student doesn’t have to be great at traditional art making practices to create the work. Although I’ve never done this before, I think these computer art pieces could be great sketches for a drawing or painting.