Clay Food Final Piece - Holiday Sugar Cookies. Two for Halloween, three for Easter, and three for Christmas on a plate decorated for all three holidays.
Christmas: Snowman, Candy-Cane, and Christmas Tree. Halloween: Skull and Jack'o'Lantern. Easter: Easter Egg, Flower, and Butterfly.
Painting Value Chart. Red, blues and yellows.
Print Making Project, Final Piece. "Mount Fuji in Ink"
Print Project in Progress. In order, First picture - Third print; Second picture - Fourth print; Third picture - Fifth print.
Slate Carving. In order, First picture, Third carving; Second picture, Fourth carving; Third picture, Fifth carving.
(Mount Fuji Reference Photo)
Mount Fuji Paragraphs:
Mount Fuji is the largest volcano in Japan, as well as the second highest peak in Asia. It is a dormant stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707-1708. It is around a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It is a big symbol of Japan itself and important to Japanese culture. Mount Fuji is often depicted in Japanese artwork and photographs and is popular with tourists. It’s one of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains” with Mount Tate and Mount Haku. It is a cultural sight added to the World Heritage list. The mountain has been the object of pilgrimage for centuries and has inspired many poets and artists. Multiple temples and shrines are near the mountain, including the Shinto Shrine and the Buddhist Taisekiji Head Temple.
(Kelpie Sculpture Reference Photo)
Kelpie Informational Paragraphs:
The Kelpies are sculptures in Scotland that depict Kelpies, shape-shifting water spirits in Celtic mythology that live in Scottish streams and rivers. The sculptures were designed by sculptor Andy Scott. Construction began in June of 2013 and was completed by October 2013. However, the welding and fabricating of the steel were in process for several years before. The sculptures even have their own smaller 1:10 scale versions which were displayed at events around the world. The sculptures are around a hundred feet high and stand near a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and close to River Carron in The Helix. They form a gateway at the east entrance to the Forth and Clyde Canal. The sculptures draw in hundreds of tourists monthly and have their own visitor center. They aren’t only aesthetically pleasing either. They help improve navigation between East and West Scotland.
Unique Color Wheel: I chose to depict Pennywise from 'It' and balloons, because how popular the movie was in 2017 and how popular it will be again this year with the release of Part 2.
Colored Pencil Art Project ideas. In order, Seashells Compositional Sketch; Seashells Reference Pictures; Taffy Compositional Sketch; Taffy Reference Pictures
Colored Pencil Art Project final 'Taffy Tumble' in progress pictures. In order, Day One - First Picture; Day One - Second Picture; Day Two - First Picture; Day Two - Second Picture; Day Three - First Picture; Day Three - Second Picture[Final]
'Taffy Tumble' Final picture. Medium: Chalk pastel pencils.
'Scattered Candies' in progress pictures, in order - Reference, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 [Final]
First Picture - Apple used for reference; Second Picture - Apple, Medium is Chalk Pastel Pencils; Third Picture - Apple, Medium is Colored Pencils; Fourth Picture - Apple, Medium is Water Color Pencils
'Koi Pond' Pen and Ink Project, in progress photos. In Order - Day 1; Day 2; Day 2; Day 3; Final Project - Day 4; Day 4.
Pen and Ink Project - Compositional Sketches and Reference Photos, first two are the Candy Bowl composition, last two are the Koi Pond Composition.
Still Life Pencil Drawing with Value - First picture is the finished product, second is the in progress
Still Life Pencil Drawing with Value SELF EVALUATION
1. Describe how you arranged your composition. Discuss your use of the elements and principles. Is it a successful composition?
I wanted to make most of the subject in the drawing, making it stand out more. I was careful where each shadow was placed and how dark it was.
2. Did you use a wide range of values? (A range from white to black with at least 9 values). Explain how is this evident?
Yes, I did. I used HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B, and 8B pencils for shadows and values, and blended with the tortillin. It came out looking relatively nice.
3. Explain how your knowledge and creating practice studies with value contributed to your piece.
Well, it helped with making the drawing look more realistic. Even then I hope I can’t get better with realism and value.
4. Describe the blending and transitions in your objects (discuss your use of pressure with pencil and other techniques to achieve this).
I can get at least three shades from one pencil, depending on how much pressure I put on the pencil. I would outline each object that was dark with a darker shade of the pencil and blend lightly.
5. Explain how your interpretation of texture is essential in capturing the look of the object.
I tried adding as much texture as I could, it was kinda hard though. I’m not good at texture, it’s a problem. I hope to get better with it however.
6. If you could recreate your pieces what would you do differently to enhance the final outcome?
I would try and draw it at a different angle, and spend more time making it as perfect and realistic as I can.
Example of shading shapes. First one is just regular lead pencils, the last two are colored pencil.
First Assignment - First picture: Hand with ring - Second picture: Street café - Third picture: Deer in the mountains - Fourth picture: Tree with falling leaves