This is the completed version of the 20x30 final project. I added on the bottom portion at the last minute because I wanted to include some statistics involving bullying but I didn't find an appropriate way to integrate it into the original picture. I focused a lot on using Outer Glows on the parts of the picture that were supposed to attract the most attention. I used a variety of Layer Masks in different places as well, such as the pictures in the thought bubble. There is also an ongoing theme of red in the areas that are supposed to attract the most attention. I adjusted the texture on either side of the walls and then used the Perspective tool on some of the words in order to make the whole picture look more 3-D. The rainbow that is used in the flag is also used in the bottom right corner and as a glow on the words "Take A Stand". I originally had a lot more color in the background and less texture but I decided that minimal color would draw more attention to the featured parts of the picture and also more depth. The two signs on either side differentiate each other and create balance with the words being opposite. The "Enter Here" sign was originally a "Do Not Enter" sign but I rearranged it so the words were different. The overall concept of this picture is a student about to enter school, wearing a gay pride flag and worrying about the bullying that he might encounter if he enters. The message is to take a stand against homophobic bullying and the statistics along the bottom introduce the idea that both students and teachers can stand up for those who are being bullied.
