Apparantly, there are some museums that take some art, mash it together, and out it on a decorative plate. We had to do that. We took two pieces of art from the same artist, put them together, used a graphic design element, and painted it on plates. The artist I chose is well known on a website called DeviantArt, but I don't think she's otherwise well-known. Her name is Wenqing Yan, aka Yuumei on DeviantArt. Her page is here: http://yuumei.deviantart.com/ The pictures I used are called Autumn Spell (http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Autumn)and Winter Rose(http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Winter-Rose-109811804).
Physical response:
· Include a quick sketch/photo of your work.
· Explain the process of creating the art work. Literally how you did your art work.
I drew a REALLY sketchy drawing of how I would combine them. Then I drew it, with more details and stuff. Then I used special paper to transfer the drawing onto a white plate. I went over the pencil with markers, painted some of it, and colored some of it black with a marker. Then I copied Yuumei's signature with a marker. My design element was distortion of color, which is why it's mostly black-and-white.
· Did you learn a skill?
Layering shades of color
Emotional Response:
· How did you feel while you were working on this assignment?
I thought I'd never finish, because the pictures were so detailed, even with some details taken out.
· Did you feel you were a problem solver at any level?
I fixed a lot of shading problems with paint, especialy when it turned out darker than it looked...
· Did you feel that it increased your observation?
The easiest way for me to draw the roses was to look at the original and draw without looking at my hand; just staring at the original. So, yes. Much observation.
· Did you further develop your ideas?
Yea. I was originally going to have two stripes in black and white, but I was lazy and pushed for time, so I changed it to my design that I have now.
· Were you satisfied with the final results?
Very.
Self Assessment and reflection:
· What did you learn doing this assignment?
When painting roses, be very careful and use a small-tip paintbrush. Also, markers don't like to work on smooth, curved surfaces.
· Are you able to make connections/analogy with other subjects or real life situations? The big picture connections.
Not really, as I've never seem one of these 'Museum Plates' myself.
Monday 25 May 2009
Road Sign
We had to make a road sign out of yellow and black construction paper.
Physical response:· Include a quick sketch/photo of your work.
· Explain the process of creating the art work. Literally how you did your art work. Ok, we made a few rough designes, chose one, and planned what would be black and what would be yellow. After that, I drew the picture on the yellow paper and cut it out using a cutting knife thing. then I glued the yellow pieces onto the black paper
· Did you learn a skill?
I learned how to use the cutting blade thing. IT's hard
Emotional Response:
· How did you feel while you were working on this assignment?
I felt like it was challanging. My teacher made suggestions, and I'm too nice to oppose, (plus they do make it look better) so I had a little bit of trouble with the waves.
· Did you feel you were a problem solver at any level?
I fixed my problem with the waves
· Did you feel that it increased your observation?
yea. You really have to pay attention when using the cutting tool. It's easy to make a mistake
· Did you further develop your ideas?
with a few suggestions from my teacher.
· Were you satisfied with the final results?
yes
Self Assessment and reflection:
· What did you learn doing this assignment?
That if you draw something and cut it out, expect it to be reversed, unless you want your pencil marks to show
· Are you able to make connections/analogy with other subjects or real life situations? The big picture connections.
It's hard to come up with a sign that people will very easily understand
Physical response:· Include a quick sketch/photo of your work.
· Explain the process of creating the art work. Literally how you did your art work. Ok, we made a few rough designes, chose one, and planned what would be black and what would be yellow. After that, I drew the picture on the yellow paper and cut it out using a cutting knife thing. then I glued the yellow pieces onto the black paper
· Did you learn a skill?
I learned how to use the cutting blade thing. IT's hard
Emotional Response:
· How did you feel while you were working on this assignment?
I felt like it was challanging. My teacher made suggestions, and I'm too nice to oppose, (plus they do make it look better) so I had a little bit of trouble with the waves.
· Did you feel you were a problem solver at any level?
I fixed my problem with the waves
· Did you feel that it increased your observation?
yea. You really have to pay attention when using the cutting tool. It's easy to make a mistake
· Did you further develop your ideas?
with a few suggestions from my teacher.
· Were you satisfied with the final results?
yes
Self Assessment and reflection:
· What did you learn doing this assignment?
That if you draw something and cut it out, expect it to be reversed, unless you want your pencil marks to show
· Are you able to make connections/analogy with other subjects or real life situations? The big picture connections.
It's hard to come up with a sign that people will very easily understand
Sunday 17 May 2009
Color Research
This time, instead of drawing or painting something, we have to research the social, political, and religious significance of a color. The color I chose is purple, because that's my favorite color.
Religion: Purple represents sorrow and suffering.
Well, I guess that means I can't wear my purple dress to confirmation...
Heraldy (whatever that means): Signifies a high rank or royalty
Interesting... Nah, I knew that.
Months: Purples represents the month of November, apparently, while May (my birth month) is represented by lavender or lilac, which are light shades of purple.
That might be why I like purple so much...
Purple represents royalty because it was expensive and rare. So now it symbolizes power.
I wonder what it means by 'expensive'? Not understanding makes this hard to put in my own words...
In politics, purple means 'moderate'. This is because blue means liberal and red means conservative. Blue+Red=Purple, so if you're purple, you're right in the middle.
Well, I don't care much for politics, so I guess I count as 'moderate'.
references:
http://goinside.com/98/4/colors.html and http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=122644
Oh, and the places I got the pictures from deserve credit, too, but the only place I remember (because I forgot to save the links) is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple for the one with the square s of shades of purple.
Religion: Purple represents sorrow and suffering.
Well, I guess that means I can't wear my purple dress to confirmation...
Heraldy (whatever that means): Signifies a high rank or royalty
Interesting... Nah, I knew that.
Months: Purples represents the month of November, apparently, while May (my birth month) is represented by lavender or lilac, which are light shades of purple.
That might be why I like purple so much...
Purple represents royalty because it was expensive and rare. So now it symbolizes power.
I wonder what it means by 'expensive'? Not understanding makes this hard to put in my own words...
In politics, purple means 'moderate'. This is because blue means liberal and red means conservative. Blue+Red=Purple, so if you're purple, you're right in the middle.
Well, I don't care much for politics, so I guess I count as 'moderate'.
references:
http://goinside.com/98/4/colors.html and http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=122644
Oh, and the places I got the pictures from deserve credit, too, but the only place I remember (because I forgot to save the links) is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple for the one with the square s of shades of purple.
Sunday 15 March 2009
Barcode Project
So, this time, we took the idea of a barcode, and made a picture out of it. Mine is a ruler. (Or, just the part of the ruler with a bunch of little lines) I think my idea is silly, but oh well. I got it done, at least. So, here's my blog:
Physical response:·:
Include a quick sketch/photo of your work. Always do ->
Explain the process of creating the art work. Literally how you did your art work. It took me a while to think of what to draw, but I sketched the cup holding the art supplies, then sketched the ruler, sissors, and pen goinf through the cup. I made a scale for the ruler, and counted frm the bottom of my fake ruler, making dots for each inch and centimeter, and then made the lines, half-way lines, and lines in between. I added the pencil behind the pen. Then I drew over the sketch with marker, and colored it with marker. Afterwards, I took one inch of the ruler, and made more lines and numbers to show the barcode. Then I sketched a line for the table, colored itin brown marker, then colored the background purple. (Purple's my favorite color)
Did you learn a skill? Uh... probably, but I can't think of any. But I think I did a good job of shading the purple for the background. :)
Emotional Response:·:
How did you feel while you were working on this assignment? I wished I had thought of a better idea, but I was mostly just content.
Did you feel you were a problem solver at any level? Nope, don't think I solved any problems...
Did you feel that it increased your observation? ...not really...
Did you further develop your ideas? Yes. It was going to just be the ruler, but I dded the cup and other supplies later.
Were you satisfied with the final results? Yea. But this one girl drew an AWESOME picture of a girl playing a cello or other strings instument, and it made me jealous that I can't draw people that well.
Self Assessment and reflection:.:
Are you able to make connections/analogy with other subjects or real life situations? Well, barcodes are real, and that was kinda the point...
Monday 9 February 2009
Mandala Art Project
This blog is for our second art project. We had to make a mandala, which is an art thing that Tibettian monks make with sand while chanting. They are a circular shape, with a lot of different designs. Ours had fairly simple designs, including animals, elements, things we like, etc. The monks make symbols, but nothing specific like an animal. We made the mandalas representing ourselves, our passions, etc.
You can't really see much of the individual circles, but the center circle is a star, with smaller stars and nebulae (the purple clouds) in the background. Space is one of my passions, but it also describes me, showing wonder and curiosity (Or, at least, I think it does).
The second circle had water and the sky with clouds. Water is ever-flowing, and so is my mind. I'm always thinking about something, and my thoughts tend to drift off to unrelated subjects, like clouds being carried by the wind.
The third circle, though it's very hard to tell, has black-and-white ferrets running in a circle, with stained glass behind them. But one of the ferrets is colored in and running the other way, shattering the intricate and binding glass. That would be me. Going against the flow, and stiving to be different. (Take today for example: It's Mardi Gras, so my sister and I came to school wearing jester hats and beads and other things with Mardi Gras colors. .:For info on what Mardi Gras is, see the bottom of this blog:.) I chose ferrets because they are curious, smart, (yes, they really are, and so am I) fun-loving, and cute. (I'm not saying I'm cute, but I like cute animals.)
The next circle is just a pattern, colored with many colors, because I can have different emotions at one time, but I keep them to myself, making a puzzle of feelings inside my head. (This is normal for my personality type. So don't be too concerned.)
And the final circle before the brown border is pretty much just something to add intricate design. But, I put hearts in there, (They're REEEEEEALLY small, so you can't see them) because I'm a very loving person. And also cerry blossoms because they're pretty, and they blow through the wind. That represents me because I move a lot. Specifically, about every three years.
Physical response:
· Include a quick sketch/photo of your work. Above my explanation. ^^^^^^^^
· Explain the process of creating the art work. Literally how you did your art work.
We drew circles on paper, going out from the center circle. (like a target) And I made designs using symbols to go in each circle, Using markers and colored pencils, not sand like the monks.
· Did you learn a skill?
Patience and spontanianity. Wait... I already knew those...
Emotional Response:
· How did you feel while you were working on this assignment?
Quite content, really.
· Did you feel you were a problem solver at any level?
I solved my problem of being bored: I brought my MP3 Player. Just kidding. I wasn't bored working on the mandala, because I could use actual objects, not abstract symbols.
· Did you feel that it increased your observation?
Yes. I worked much more attentively and cared more about the product.
· Did you further develop your ideas?
Yea. The circle with the ferrets was changed to add in the stained-glass windows.
· Were you satisfied with the final results?
Yup!
Self Assessment and reflection:
· What did you learn doing this assignment?
Why is this question asked twice?
· Are you able to make connections/analogy with other subjects or real life situations? The big picture connections.
Duh. The Tibettian monks make mandalas.
PS: My art teacher wanted this to be a 'fun' post, so she asked us to include links to other websites about mandalas and such, so here:
Mandala info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandala
Pics of mandalas: http://mandalas.freehosting.net/
Mardi Gras : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Mardi_Gras
Line Design Art Project
Hello... For me art class, we have to make blogs after doing a project. Our first one was 'Line Design'. So, here's my blog: (the questions were provided by my teacher)
Physical response:
· Include a quick sketch/photo of your work. That would be the pictures right there ->
· Explain the process of creating the art work. Literally how you did your art work.
· Include a quick sketch/photo of your work. That would be the pictures right there ->
· Explain the process of creating the art work. Literally how you did your art work.
We made abstact symbols that represent us, then put them together on a paper, using only black and white (on left). Then we chose a small sqare of that picture and drew that, full sized, on a piece of paper the same size as the first picture, only adding one color to it (left).
· Did you learn a skill?
· Did you learn a skill?
Balance, Unity, Harmony, whatever else she said...
Emotional Response:
· How did you feel while you were working on this assignment?
Emotional Response:
· How did you feel while you were working on this assignment?
Confused and stressed. I misunderstodd what the 'design' part of 'Design Art' meant, so the class was not what I had expacted, and I wanted to change classes. But, after working on our second project, I felt better.
· Did you feel you were a problem solver at any level?
· Did you feel you were a problem solver at any level?
No... ?
· Did you feel that it increased your observation?
· Did you feel that it increased your observation?
No...
· Did you further develop your ideas?
· Did you further develop your ideas?
Yup. The final products were not very much like the original.
· Were you satisfied with the final results?
· Were you satisfied with the final results?
yes
Self Assessment and reflection:
· What did you learn doing this assignment?
Self Assessment and reflection:
· What did you learn doing this assignment?
That 'Design Art' means making designs, not just a fancy way of saying 'Art'. Also, that paintings need balance, unity, harmony, and... at least two other things...
· Are you able to make connections/analogy with other subjects or real life situations? The big picture connections.
· Are you able to make connections/analogy with other subjects or real life situations? The big picture connections.
Not really...
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