For this project I had plenty of ideas that I could communicate, but not even the slightest clue regarding how to communicate them. So I asked a few people around me for ideas as well. One particular subject stood out to me (which so happened to be Mrs. Purtee’s): the harmful chemicals found in makeup. I was exposed to a certain website which provided specific information on the chemicals found in certain beauty projects. It was very eye opening to see that some so called “natural beauty” products weren’t really all the natural. So what I did for the art component of my project was taken partially from the website. I printed out a few pages of the harmful synthetic components used in beauty products, particularly the ones that were rated high on the toxic scale (10 being the worst). The names of the chemicals and the effects that they had on the body were the background, and in the center of the piece I drew an eye to represent the false sense of beauty that woman feel when they pile on layers and layers of makeup.
(Picture to be added on 1/13/15 Monday)
First Things First. |
Onto The Next One. Before diving into the process of creating your lovely art piece, you want to make sure you wedge the clay using the cut and slap method. This makes sure that all those pesky air bubbles and pockets are out of the clay because if they are not, the side effects can be deadly--deadly to your artwork, I mean. If there are air pockets still hidden with the clay once you fire it, it may explode. And that wouldn't be very pleasant either. So, to ensure the good health of your artwork, make sure to slap it onto a hard surface until it is at a reasonable width, and if you need it any thinner, then roll it out with a Wheel mechanism or a simple rolling pin. Key words: Wedge- A procedure for preparing clay or a clay body by hand: the lump of clay is repeatedly thrown at a surfaces. For The Finale. Finally, just remember to be creative and allow plenty of time to give your tile the best of your efforts, Adding detail to your carving and etching will definitely add to the visually pleasing aspect of the piece. |
A.) How has your thinking about solving problems evolved or changed during this unit?
Regarding the issue of problem solving, my thinking has been changed tremendously. At the beginning of the unit I was doubtful that artists could really solve problems- once you mess something up, usually its game over, right? Well, I learned otherwise. Even if you make mistakes in your final piece, there is always a way to redeem its beauty- whether the method is by masking the flaw, or enhancing it.
B.) How did you apply problem solving strategies in your work this unit, like experimenting or improving solutions?
I applied my problem solving techniques with the method that I went about creating my final project. I chose to finger paint a human face, trying my best to add some value. To prevent from messing the whole thing up, I first sketched out what I wanted the face to look like, and then painted over the shapes and images that I had already drawn. It was basically like creating my own map of my artwork-to-be.
C.) What do you think about the experience of working with the limitation you selected? How did your work evolve during the final project?
I did encounter some struggle when approaching the deadline for the project. It hadn’t come out exactly the way I had planned it to. However, with the help and mastermind of my absolutely brilliant art teacher, I was able make it look better in my eyes. Initially, my final project wasn't perfect, and it still isn’t, but with the use of problem solving techniques, I was able to make it better.
Regarding the issue of problem solving, my thinking has been changed tremendously. At the beginning of the unit I was doubtful that artists could really solve problems- once you mess something up, usually its game over, right? Well, I learned otherwise. Even if you make mistakes in your final piece, there is always a way to redeem its beauty- whether the method is by masking the flaw, or enhancing it.
B.) How did you apply problem solving strategies in your work this unit, like experimenting or improving solutions?
I applied my problem solving techniques with the method that I went about creating my final project. I chose to finger paint a human face, trying my best to add some value. To prevent from messing the whole thing up, I first sketched out what I wanted the face to look like, and then painted over the shapes and images that I had already drawn. It was basically like creating my own map of my artwork-to-be.
C.) What do you think about the experience of working with the limitation you selected? How did your work evolve during the final project?
I did encounter some struggle when approaching the deadline for the project. It hadn’t come out exactly the way I had planned it to. However, with the help and mastermind of my absolutely brilliant art teacher, I was able make it look better in my eyes. Initially, my final project wasn't perfect, and it still isn’t, but with the use of problem solving techniques, I was able to make it better.
For the past couple of weeks, our art class has learned about the many different styles of art. We've been exposed to great creations by inspiring artists who take what they see and incorporate it into their own masterpieces. And along the way, we as a class learned about the true meaning of "original art".
For our Artist's Observe project, we were asked to choose between different types of art styles, including:
However, it took a little preparation before we began creating our final projects. Using class time, we were given the choice of exploring the campus in search of scenery that we could draw to demonstrate concepts like perspective. My group and I primarily focused on the portrayal of buildings, drawing them at odd angles to wholly exhibit perspective to the best of our ability. This way, we were able to get a hands on experience, in addition to developing mastery with the concepts introduced to us during the beginning of the unit. A mini-gallery of my classwork is presented below:
- Scientific
- Still-life
- Life
- Perspective
However, it took a little preparation before we began creating our final projects. Using class time, we were given the choice of exploring the campus in search of scenery that we could draw to demonstrate concepts like perspective. My group and I primarily focused on the portrayal of buildings, drawing them at odd angles to wholly exhibit perspective to the best of our ability. This way, we were able to get a hands on experience, in addition to developing mastery with the concepts introduced to us during the beginning of the unit. A mini-gallery of my classwork is presented below:
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Liah Carpenter is a sophomore with a passion for #arting. She is also a die-hard Legend of Zelda fan. She likes bands and dedicates her time daily to play piano.
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