Project #1
If you have ever seen the Disney movie Hercules you will know what this piece is about. I originally started with a random sketch of a hand sort of puppeteering people hung from threads. Then Ms. Thompson gave me the idea to look into greek mythology and pull some inspiration from the fates. I was reminded of Hercules and the witches who cut the thread. I did additional research to find out more about them. This piece is almost done I just need to add the finishing touches.
Project #2
Normally when I do portraits I tend to use an expressionless straight-on shot. I wanted to try something different. So I scrolled through my camera roll and found a random photo of me sticking my tongue out. I didn't want to do a normal expression like a sad or angry face. I challenged myself to paint my tongue stinking out and get the wrinkles in my face. I think it looks a little angry but I'm really proud of it and I like my first sketch of it. I think I got my proportions really well and I normally cant get the tit of the head but I got it in my first sketch.
Project #3
I have been really focused on realism lately and I notice that it causes me to be hypercritical of my art. I wasn't having fun creating anymore and didn't know what the problem was. So I decided to try some more surreal art. I looked up inspiration on Pinterest and found a photo I liked. I basically copied the whole photo but when I realized I wanted to make it my own piece I changed it up a little. I really like seeing the progression of this piece.
Project #4
I've been trying to be more surreal in my art. In this piece, I tried to make a reference back to my first piece this year. I've really been liking the idea of strings and how the hands of these higher beings are dangling these people by strings. Im not entirely sure what it means but I like that it can be interpreted in many different ways. The main way I see it though is being trapped or just helpless. Recently I have been dealing with a knee injury and I feel like no matter what I do I am constantly reinjuring myself and I feel sort of helpless. Like my injury is holding me down. I took this piece a little more literal. I thought that I could mix my passions together and try to capture my relationship with dance at this moment. I wanted to do an endless stage to add depth and intrigue to what could be beyond the painting. I also thought to extend the canvas board because I wanted the dancers to dangle farther below the hands. Im really proud of these pieces and I have discussed them with some friends they told me how they interpreted this and I found it very interesting how my story can be viewed in many different ways.
Project #5
As you can see in the progress photos the flowers start out very dull and almost transparent. I was happy to see the difference that layering pigments made. I am always scared to do it because I'm scared that I will mess it up or maybe it will look better before the layer, but Im always happy and surprised to see the improvement that it makes. I think If I were to improve this piece I would take out the dots on the coners and just have leaves all around. At first I thought that would be too many leaves and make it look like there were more leaves than flowers. But after looking at the finished product I think that more leaves could have made it more realistic. Or just look like it was submerged. Im still happy with the finished product.