in progressfinalreflection1. How did you brainstorm your idea?
When brainstorming I thought of buildings and structures I had taken pictures of in the past. Due to Hundertwasser's buildings in all of his paintings, I wanted to go that route. I then looked through my camera roll back to the summer and my travels and found three photos to choose from. I let my imagination run wild when I started designing all of my sketches, so that is how everything turned out the way they did. 2. Why did you choose this idea? I chose this idea because I liked it the best, and my teacher enjoyed it too. I wanted to incorporate the union dome tops and the lollipop tree--they were my favorite part of his artwork. I also wanted a variety of scenery in my piece, and this one had it. 3. What challenges did you encounter? I dislike acrylic so this was a very interesting experience. I also dislike unrealistic looking pieces, so this was a change in my style. I loathed starting my project, but I knew I had to. I could not decide on what colors to put where, and I changed the colors around six times. Due to this, it has extended my project for days longer than it should have taken. I also ran into challenges with mixing the correct color, which is a re occurring theme in my acrylic pieces. 4. Reflect on your growth and how to apply what was learned to further projects. I have officially decided that I will not paint in this style unless someone will pay me to do so. This has taught me how to execute in other styles, which has bettered me as an artist - I appreciate that. This will help me tackle other styles in my future projects, and maybe even let me make up my mind on my color theory. 5. Describe your artistic process when creating the piece. When drawing my sketch onto my canvas I followed my final sketch, after that I had no idea how I was going to do anything. I had already convinced myself not to do my color theory and ask my peers...not the best idea because I know what I like. Then it was a lot of precise strokes to get the everything perfect. 6. What is your favorite part of your piece? My favorite part of my piece are the lollipop trees! They are so cute and a great asset to my painting. I was originally going to only have them be one color, but I decided against it and I am very happy about it. 7. If you could change one thing what would you change? If I could change anything I would change how long it took me to do it. I need to be more speedy and more concise with what I am doing. I take too long and need to get out of my bad habit.
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In progress photosThese photos are taken throughout the time of me creating the watercolor piece, which took about two week. finalWatercolor critique1. What watercolor techniques proved most effective in your painting? How and why?
The most effective techniques for me were dry brush, wash, and salt. I used dry brush for the the darkest parts of the painting; I did this on the leaves to get the shape and have the right perspective. I used wash for the sky and the waterfall. I did this because in the picture the sky was a very light blue and the water is white. I also used salt in the waterfall to create the effect of specs of water flying up into the air. 2. How important was using transparent layers? It was very important to create objects close and far away. This also lets you build to create highlights and shadows while keeping a seamless blend. This also lets you not get too dark too quickly. 3. Explain how your composition was successful? Did you utilize all the elements of art and principles of design? Explain. My composition was successful because It had a background, middleground ,and foreground. The painting has a light source that creates shadows and highlights on the water and trees. I did utilize all elements of design in my painting; I used texture with the leaves; I used shapes with the trees; I used color throughout; I used space in the sky; and I used value throughout. 4. Why was color choice an important factor in the overall success of the painting? Why? Color choice is a very important factor in the success of every painting. Certain colors can make the the painting look fake, while others can make it look off. Depending on the style of the painting will create more or less leeway with color choice, but realism will not. I was going for some type of realism, but I am not the best at watercolor YET so it will take me some time to achieve that. 5. Describe your craftsmanship. My craftsmanship is a little better than average. I could not achieve the look I wanted to in the end. The more I work on watercolor the better I will get at it. I am proud of what I did, but there is always room for improvement. 6. If you were able to do something different what would it be and why? I would redo the trees and make it look better. I would not change the composition or any of the colors. I believe it is a good piece of art. 7. Explain to me what you have learned about watercolor and how it has improved or discouraged your development in art. I have learned how to use it to my advantage and different techniques. I am not discouraged by it, but it is not a medium I would run back to. It is good to be a versatile artist and this medium will help me get there. |
AboutWhile I was signing up for classes last year, my junior year, I was looking for electives that would make senior year better. Then I remembered this class my art teacher made, so that's the story behind me picking this class. The best part is that makes half of my classes art. Over my high school career I have completed art classes more frequently than most of the other art students, so I essentially was running out of art classes. Archives
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