Project #1: Still Life (August 2018)
Project #2: Charcoal Self Portrait (September-October 2018)
*Project #3: No Experience Needed (October 2018)
- I attempted to create the fluidity of water and solid objects using water color. I struggled learning how to blend colors and finding the correct amount of water in the colors and on the brush.
- At first I didn't even know where to begin. Literally, I couldn't find the proper paper or brushes or water color pallets (haha!). Once I pieced together my materials I sketched out my plan. My only past experience with water color was those small plastic books you can find in a toy store that contain cartoons that you would play with as a kid. I clumsily put together a color pallet and started slathering it onto the thick paper. Most of this project I forced myself to work independently so I could learn from my mistakes, until it came to the bubbles, in which I received great incite.
- I would definitely have made this piece much smaller, and looked for tips previous to starting. I also would have given myself more time for art and less for stress.
- At first I didn't even know where to begin. Literally, I couldn't find the proper paper or brushes or water color pallets (haha!). Once I pieced together my materials I sketched out my plan. My only past experience with water color was those small plastic books you can find in a toy store that contain cartoons that you would play with as a kid. I clumsily put together a color pallet and started slathering it onto the thick paper. Most of this project I forced myself to work independently so I could learn from my mistakes, until it came to the bubbles, in which I received great incite.
- I would definitely have made this piece much smaller, and looked for tips previous to starting. I also would have given myself more time for art and less for stress.
*Project #4: Still Life Exploration (November 2018)
- I tried using grainy substances like graphite pencils and colored pencils to create a smooth, realistic portrayal of a human eye. I understood the importance of patience when shading and layering. I struggled with the size of the image, and tiny details such as eye lashes and eyebrow hairs.
- I've always enjoyed small sketches of human features, and wanted to challenge myself to make something a little more difficult and detailed. Honestly I used Pinterest, Google images, and YouTube as references.
- I began with a grid on my paper to map where certain pieces would go, then I started with the simple shapes (circles of the iris and pupil). Layers of shading took time, and placement of small details such as eyelashes was a bit of an uphill climb.
- In future I would have more resources (different graphite pencil values), and definitely practice eyelashes before drawing them on the paper. I would also probably have a blending tool handy.
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- I've always enjoyed small sketches of human features, and wanted to challenge myself to make something a little more difficult and detailed. Honestly I used Pinterest, Google images, and YouTube as references.
- I began with a grid on my paper to map where certain pieces would go, then I started with the simple shapes (circles of the iris and pupil). Layers of shading took time, and placement of small details such as eyelashes was a bit of an uphill climb.
- In future I would have more resources (different graphite pencil values), and definitely practice eyelashes before drawing them on the paper. I would also probably have a blending tool handy.
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Project #5: Expertise Needed (December 2018)
Project #6: "Hung" (February 2019)
1. I researched how to sketch female figures, and different sketching techniques to accomplish certain shapes. I struggled keeping proportions equal since the focus of the piece represents a perfect body, or a puppet.
2. I used Rene Magritte's peculiar oil paintings, and Lilibeth C. Rasmussen's "Mobile Mirrors" mannequins. Each artist focuses mainly on human shapes, and reflections.
3. The sketch concept itself was already definite, however along the way I discovered the final direction I wanted to go in. I didn't know whether or not I wanted to add color, or if I wanted to shade the whole thing in pencil. Eventually, I found an amazing technique without paint, using markers, plastic, and paper towels that created a similar effect to water color.
4. Measuring proportions more precisely instead of re-sketching the whole thing multiple times.
5. This composition links to my core theme and represents the deeper, darker meaning behind it.
2. I used Rene Magritte's peculiar oil paintings, and Lilibeth C. Rasmussen's "Mobile Mirrors" mannequins. Each artist focuses mainly on human shapes, and reflections.
3. The sketch concept itself was already definite, however along the way I discovered the final direction I wanted to go in. I didn't know whether or not I wanted to add color, or if I wanted to shade the whole thing in pencil. Eventually, I found an amazing technique without paint, using markers, plastic, and paper towels that created a similar effect to water color.
4. Measuring proportions more precisely instead of re-sketching the whole thing multiple times.
5. This composition links to my core theme and represents the deeper, darker meaning behind it.
Project #7: "Blend" and "Hide" (February 2019)
These are both rough drafts, and not final images. These will represent the concept for now.
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Project #8: "Shattered" (April 2019)
1. This piece is a mosaic of mirror tiles framing a human torso. The base is a simple mannequin, whom always seem to have the perfect, form fitted body. I struggled with keeping the shape smooth while working with square, real glass tiles. I began to glue each individually on, however due to time limit I just stuck each on with whatever stick they provided.
2. This was strongly inspired by Lilibeth Rasmussen's "Mobile Mirrors" exhibit, which featured mannequins and people in body suits covered in mirror shards. I really enjoyed the dazzling sight, but also loved how it's deeper meaning connected so strongly with my exhibit theme.
3. At first there were going to be two frames, a man and woman. Unfortunately, time only allowed one to be completed. Also, as stated before, I was going to glue or even grout the tiles onto the mannequins, to solidify the appearance.
4. As I have probably stated several projects past, TIME is the most important element to completing a successful artwork. My issue was not realizing how much time and energy I would need to commit to my art, and how it affected my whole theme in the end. Now that I know, I am confident that next year's will be even better!
5. I plan for this piece to be the "main attraction". It really embodies my theme, and conveys the deeper meaning (unless someone simply thinks of it as a pretty disco ball, haha!)
2. This was strongly inspired by Lilibeth Rasmussen's "Mobile Mirrors" exhibit, which featured mannequins and people in body suits covered in mirror shards. I really enjoyed the dazzling sight, but also loved how it's deeper meaning connected so strongly with my exhibit theme.
3. At first there were going to be two frames, a man and woman. Unfortunately, time only allowed one to be completed. Also, as stated before, I was going to glue or even grout the tiles onto the mannequins, to solidify the appearance.
4. As I have probably stated several projects past, TIME is the most important element to completing a successful artwork. My issue was not realizing how much time and energy I would need to commit to my art, and how it affected my whole theme in the end. Now that I know, I am confident that next year's will be even better!
5. I plan for this piece to be the "main attraction". It really embodies my theme, and conveys the deeper meaning (unless someone simply thinks of it as a pretty disco ball, haha!)