The Trompe-l'œil exercise was an interesting one. I had never really been a fan of realistic art, because I always get frustrated with myself to the point of no return, but I tried my best with this one. It was interesting to choose all the objects to glue to the collage, but it was an absolute nightmare trying to draw the tape roll. The gemstones were an interesting one, and I might actually draw more of those in the future. I really liked experimenting with the colored pencils, because I'm mainly a colored pencil artist myself and this was a fun workshop to learn about new techniques and color theory.
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Our embroidery unit was interesting. I was never really that interested in embroidery, but this project was still cool. I don’t know if I would go back to it, though. The process was simple, fixing the fabric to the embroidery hoop, threading the needle with floss, and beginning your design. Some of the stitches were hard, such as the french knot, but after practicing a couple of times I got the hang out it. I decided to do cacti on my piece, because it would be a good way to practice all of the stitches. I think it came out pretty well! I’ll probably use it on a pillow or something. As for the tiny hearts, I don’t know why I made them. It was valentine's day and I wanted to make candy hearts with embroidered words on them in different colors
To be honest, Printmaking scared me a little from the start. I was worried I was gonna cut my finger off by accident.
In the end though, I enjoyed it. The EZ carve was a breeze to cut through, and the linoleum was easier than I thought it would be. The one thing that confused me, and that I didn't like, was the part where we had to print using just the block without any carving on it. I know it was probably for skillbuilding, but it felt odd and like a waste of time and materials for me. Carving was fun, and the carving tools were easier to learn. Actually inking with the brayers was interesting as well, and I was able to get some funky colors from it. I was a bit indifferent about pottery at first. We had started the unit while I was out sick for a couple days, so I was coming in with a disadvantage of not knowing what the hell I was supposed to be doing. On the bright side of things, while I was home sick I had started watching various playthroughs of the indie game Cuphead, so I had plenty of ideas when I was told we were making cups with faces on them.
I learned various skills in this unit. With making pinch pots, you start with a ball and then slowly make your way through the inside of the clay using your thumbs to make a smooth surface. This was a good thing for me to learn, for before I was just shoving my whole hand in there and hoping for the best. Along with this fact, I learned how to score detailed pieces using the carving tool and water in order to help the pieces bond with each other. After learning skills, I was set to work. I wanted to make two cups; one for each of the main characters of the game I had become so obsessed with in a weekend. This was quite fun once I got the hang of it, and after sculpting, glazing, and finalizing, I had time to make a few more smaller projects including two ornaments, a pinch pot, and a bowl for the charity drive our school would be doing soon. I admit that I’m not the best at sculpting. It’s just so out of my comfort zone and I hardly even know what I was doing half of the time, but it was still fun. And now I have some cups. Nice. Pretty sure this is supposed to be Clemens Rehbein from the band Milky Chance, but I don't know. Why my art is always the best when I'm doodling at school I will never know.
I've had an idea buzzing around in my head for a while about a city where all of people's abandoned characters go to start a new life. With this idea, I thought of a couple of cops that would patrol the streets. This is the first time I've actually sat down and drawn them out, so here we go! Cardinal Robin Milo Crow and Nicholas Shakespear (yes, it's supposed to be spelled wrong.)
My Art class and I took a field trip to the MFA last friday, and were told to reflect on it in some way. Using an outline, we chose two pieces from the gallery and reflect on some emotions that we had while looking at the painting. Engagement Between the "Constitution" and the "Guerrière"1813 Thomas Birch (American (born in England), 1779–1851) (feelings) I hear the waves crashing against the side of the ship, echoed by the cries of seagulls from above I smell the salt of the ocean and the decay of seaweed against the hull of our ship I need to get to my destination across sea I am going to America to transport goods such as molasses and tea to the people I feel the salty sea air against my hands, cuffed by fine cotton fabrics and a thick jacket I want to return to land, to see the faces of the people in joy as I deliver their goods. (letter from inside the painting) Dearly beloved, I am writing to you from Engagement Between the "Constitution" and the "Guerrière". It has been at least three months since I’ve seen land. My voyage from England has been long, but it has been worth it. I am transporting molasses and fine clothes from the native land, and I am excited to bring these riches back to our home in Boston. While most of it has to sell, of course, I will bring the finest fabrics and the richest syrups to you and Jeffery. Every day I hear and smell the things from the ocean surrounding me. The seagulls keep me company and the waves create soothing noises that help me to fall asleep. Even so, I long to see you again. I know that it won’t be long know; a fortnight at tops. Here’s to bringing a family together again. Writing to Father1863
Eastman Johnson (American, 1824–1906) (feelings) I hear birds chirping out the open window in front of me I smell dinner being cooked in the kitchen downstairs I love my father, and I hope this letter reaches him. I have seen many things today. Just an hour ago a bird perched itself on the windowpane. I want to see my father again. I feel happy, remembering all the times my father and I would play together. (profile) Name: Jeffrey Johanson Birthday 26th of October, 1783 Job: schoolboy Hobbies: writing, drawing, playing with birds outside What are you doing today?: I’m writing a letter to my father, who’s off on a merchant ship Where are you?: I’m in my house Who is with you?: No one besides my Teddy on my desk and my mother downstairs (Small note: neither of these paintings are my own, only the reflection writing is.) Our next bootcamp was the Painting bootcamp, where we learned how to use watercolor and acrylic paint correctly. This was really exciting for me, because I have dabbled in painting before but never to this extent.
We started out by creating skills: learning how to blend the paint, how to mix colors, and even what proper brushes to use. It was fascinating to see how differently acrylic paint and watercolor behaved. Next was our turn to create original artwork. We were to paint a landscape using either watercolor or acrylic. I painted a picture I took about a year ago in a local park. Going above and beyond, I wanted to use both watercolor for the background and acrylic to the foreground. I think it turned out really nice, and I was even nominated for Artist of the Week on Artsonia! After we all finished our paintings, we took a critique walk around the room to take a look at and comment on everyone else’s paintings. This was fun for me, because I was able to learn from everyone else and see how they would learn from myself. Overall, this bootcamp was really successful, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next. This bootcamp was really fun for me, because we got to use traditional ink and pens! I had always wanted to learn this, and this was my chance. We learned how to develop skills with the pen, the ink, and the pressure used in the bootcamp, we expanded our global awareness by learning about illuminated letters and the book of kells, and finally, we got to make our own illuminated letters! I had a really fun time in this bootcamp, and I’m excited to learn more skills in the future.
Hey look! Digital art!
(I lost my stylus but I got another one last night in the mail...that's why I'm only posting my digital art now) I'm probably the most proud of my Digital Art. It takes me the longest to make, and it looks the neatest out of all my art. I hope to get an illustration degree and work on shows and comics in the future, so I feel like me learning digital programs now will be a great jump start for the future. As for this actual piece: I've had this idea floating around in my head for a while now about a kingdom and it's royal family, so I decided to test out my new stylus with a drawing of the current king in this universe. It's an Icelandic kingdom, and Vitsmuni means "wit" in the Icelandic language. (or so I know...) I hope to do a lot more digital art in the future, and I probably will! So stay tuned for that in the future. |