Final Double Page Spread

For my double-page spread I decided to do a Q&A about the artist, Gustavo, because there is a lot I can incorporate into the details and images. As I said in the two previous blogs when I planned on using Adobe Photoshop it decided to stop working and I wasn't able to access it. So I used Canva as my alternate option to help me create my double-page spread. Though this set me back a little, I was still able to create a cohesive, intriguing, and successful double-page spread.

At first, I planned on not using shapes to store the information but decided that to make the information look more organized, I had to and I am glad I did. I started formatting my spread by placing the circles for the text to organize my information and add more shapes. After I split the questions into 3 topics that are placed on separate pages. I interviewed Gustavo by asking him the questions and jotting down information and for others, I emailed him the questions for him to respond to on his own time. This was due to time issues since we took the photoshoot on that same day. I placed to information into the bubbles using the same San serif font used on the cover for the masthead and cover lines and in the table of contents.

After I split the information I added the images and included the black lines over them to add a frame like a painting and emphasize what is being shown. I played around with the format and layout on page 6 because I was only going to include the photo of Gustavo and one sculpture but liked both. I also added captions to add context to the art being shown through a name or description.

I then added the gold details and paint that is also seen on the table of contents to show continuity. In the Canva toolbar, there is a section called "Elements" where you can type in "paint splatter" or "gold accent" and find many options to use. I played around with where it should be and what style I wanted, but in the end, I am very happy with the end result.