This article really spoke to me and was so direct and real that I can really relate to the advice and problems they presented. In the beginning of the article, they talked about students taking too long to begin a project. This absolutely applies to me because I am someone who likes to think about what I am about to take on, but of course, this leads to overthinking. They gave the advice of, “It’s not the idea that matters-- it’s what you do with it”. Instead of waiting for the perfect project, I need to take note to begin something and worry about the final result later.
Drawing from second-hand sources is also a problem for me. I originally use it as inspiration, however as the article states, it lacks my personal connection with the topic or piece. I am also trying to achieve projects that ‘project my voice’ and will continue to look at what I am passionate about and what could represent me for future topics. Watercolor Practice and Boundaries PieceI began this unit by practicing my water color skills. I took chances practicing different techniques such as detail painting and wipeout stroking with the watercolor. Later on, I looked up inspiration online and collaborated with my classmate about doing the Bubble drawing piece. After a discussion, I decided to create the bubble drawing using colored pencils. I began drawing and was struggling because it wasn't looking realistic, however I solved this by layering the colors while I was drawing and I think that is what really makes this picture intriguing. I chose vibrant colors and picked a black background to showcase them.
Inspirational Quote Piece and "Bloom Wildly" Ink and Pen PieceTo me, “Bloom Where You Are Planted” means to stay true to your own unique ‘roots’, no matter where you end up in your life. To do this, it is important for every individual to maintain the same values for themself to be the best possible version of their own. For both of my pieces, the inspirational quote along with the “bloom” piece, I chose to use ink and pen for calligraphy for both and enjoyed it greatly. I had to practice for a long period of time, each time focusing on the amount of ink to add, the force to put on the brush, and testing out various fonts. I learned through this process that cursive writing, though beautiful when printed, is very difficult to write by ink because of the upward motion the pen has to make. I attempted a fair amount of cursive pieces, however ended up making my own unique fonts that I wrote in downwards motions, making the ink maintain a smooth motion while writing. I am extremely pleased with the result of both of my pieces, and I also really enjoyed adding watercolor to my second piece. Ink and watercolor painting tie in so well together because the ink writing as the similar smooth, effortless style to it and I definitely developed new art making skills I hope to do more calligraphy in the future! "Mother's Value"I chose to do watercolor for my value piece because it has always been my favorite style of art. I was inspired by Oliver Gal and William Sommer, two amazing watercolorists. I took a chance adding in the purple and blue water color, but i'm glad I did because that is what gave my piece the most value. I really enjoyed making this and I will definitely continue with watercolor, perhaps branching out of my comfort zone and doing fashion or something other than nature.
This was my second fractured piece I created because the first one I did not fully grasp the shading within the different shapes. I chose an odd main shape but overall, I am content I did. I thought the shape of my foot came out great, however I wish the background blended better together. If I were to do this again, I would choose a different color scheme.
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January 2016
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