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My artwork was inspired by a strong urge to use bright colors to show the beauty of a sunset. Throughout the drawing process, I used colored pencils to create a smooth blend of shades. I have to admit that coloring isn't something I really enjoy, which made this experience a big step outside my usual comfort zone. My goal was to challenge myself with this project. I truly hope that those who see it will find it to be a warm and welcoming piece of art. When I look at my drawing, I see it as something that could connect with someone on a personal level. One of the main choices I had to make while creating my blind portrait was how to find a balance between not being too literal in my drawings while still including different elements from various sources. I faced challenges in blending the colors effectively to create a realistic sunset. One thing I wish I had done differently is to use a blending pencil, as it would have made my drawing look more professional. For ideas on drawing sunsets and landscapes, I looked up images on Google, which helped me picture what I wanted to achieve. I think the best parts of my drawing are the colors I selected and how the whole project came together.
Self Reflection
This drawing reflects my feelings and the struggle I have in sharing them with others. That's why I created various facial expressions all in one piece, and I made it look like cracks were forming to symbolize that I can't keep my emotions bottled up anymore, like a flood of feelings. I really enjoyed how I shaded with the pen using thin strokes to give it a more realistic appearance, even though I don't often use a pen, I know how to handle it. One thing I would change is to make the flower darker so it stands out more, but aside from that, I really liked how everything came together. At first, I wasn't sure what to do for "Kill the pen", but I decided to dive deeper and make it more personal regarding this drawing. It was a bit challenging since I couldn't erase anything. Overall, I really had fun with this project.
Artist statement
My time in Drawing 3 was really interesting and different from the other art classes I've taken. I feel like I've improved a lot over the years and have become better at improvising my art and coming up with new ideas to draw. I really want to get better at using color and understanding color theory to apply it in my artwork. The biggest challenge for me in this class was probably The Blind Portrait because it forced me to think more deeply about how to express my vision on paper. It was tough to come up with ideas that had meaning, but I'm really happy with how it turned out. I'm most proud of the Kill the Ink piece because it meant a lot to me, and it felt good to express those feelings through my drawing. I also liked the detail I put into it.
Midterm
VASE
This artwork represents my personal view of myself and the many emotions I experience internally. The different faces and expressions reflect how I can feel multiple emotions at once, even when I don't show them. The heart symbolizes vulnerability and honesty, while the gesture of silence represents holding emotions inside. This piece connects to my individuality because it expresses my inner struggles, thoughts, and feelings in a visual way that words cannot fully explain.
Initially, I sketched out my ideas on the canvas. At first, I created something completely different from what I ended up with. I was procrastinating about whether to use all colors, but I really wanted the hand and the heart to stand out the most.The message in my artwork reflects a blend of feelings that I experience. It's like a mirror, and the hand in the piece is meant to represent my hand touching the mirror. When it breaks, it signifies that the emotions hidden behind the mirror are finally being revealed.
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