ArtD 150 - Excercise 2:2

So, here are my project 2 images... again, my computer is not my friend right now. It's freezing and not saving things the way I want it to and has just made these last 2 exercises endless...

I realize I didn't get a chance to critique other projects or have mine critiqued in time. This is the fall out of having a sick day and missing class. 

I sketched out a few ideas first as I am more of a hands on type- but that meant I had to fuss with it a lot to get it to work in the computer. Below is a picture of a couple of the sketches...

My word is evolve: to develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form.

This feels a little too obvious a design for me. I was suffering from some major creative block this week and I wished I had picked a different word... but I ended up sticking with this one. I had already put so much time into thinking it out and my time and outside forces where constraining my options.

I think I could have really benefited from getting some critique... and the use of a more cooperative computer. I did learn a lot from all the re-do I experienced though...

ArtD 150 - Exercise 2:1

BOLD

CONGESTED

INCREASE

ORDER

PLAYFUL

TENSION

I was having some technical difficulties... my computer wouldn't recognize my previous work and I had to figure out away around this to post my work.

BIG headache. :P

ArtD 150 - 5 Photos From Slideshow & Synopsis

These are 5 photos from my slideshow "Swim Time!".

It's about Holly, her toy, and the fun time she has swimming. I sort of see it as a personality piece.

I originally was going to do a full day of Holly but discovered the narrative needed to be tighter.

I will add a You Tube link soon. :)

***Update!*** Here it is:

ArtD 150 Exercise 1:4 & Exercise 1:5

Original Scan

Digital Image

Version 1

Version 2

The scanning and photo montage exercises are above. I'm a bit late but I thought I would mess around with it anyway since it is good practice.

I scanned one of my drawings, adjusted it with levels, and used a photo I pulled of the Internet of balloons. Flipped the photo around and did some layering and coloring with fx added to the layers. I also replaced the lettering in the cake.

A bit simple but it's been a while since I've messed around with photoshop so it's good practice.

I like the blue one since it has more harmony. 

ArtD 150 EXERCISE 1:3

Photo Edit

Original Photo

I cropped the photo to make it long with the monkey. I changed the photo to black and white, then with another layer adjusted the color of the background and darkened the lower half of the photo to give a more ominous feel.

ArtD 150 - Excercise 1:1 & 1:2

Line

Shape

Color

(Analogous)

Texture

Value

Balance

Unity

Contrast

Emphasis

Rhythm

Above are a few subjects I have photographed that depict:

 Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Value, Balance, Unity, Contrast, Emphasis, and Rhythm.

The exercise was to show the elements and principles of design without editing the photos (strait from the camera).

ArtD 150 - First Post

Frazetta

I have had a hard time getting back into the groove of blogging. So.... 

I'm getting a kick start with my digital class this semester (blogging is part of the criteria)... this is the first post friends. :)

A little about a Frazetta piece...

Frazetta is one of the influential illustrators I'm drawn to. Most people think of his paintings when they think of his art, but my favorite pieces are his ink drawings. The movement of his line work is what draws me. I believe this is one of the covers for the Tarzan series he worked on. This is about the time he really hit it big in the illustration world. I don't think the lettering is from him so I added just the drawing below. The lettering is a little too distracting from the art. 

I love how he curves his drawing so it is moving and flowing. The way he doesn't connect lines is skilled and thought out. I'm also very fond of where he chooses to have the darkest darks and the lightest lights... simple and dynamic. His drawings have weight and movement- he is a skilled draftsman. You can tell he thinks about every aspect of the composition.

Click this LINK if you are interested in seeing more of his work.

Self Portrait

Grimacing Man (Self-Portrait)

Léopold Boilly Reproduction

Silly Me

Self Portrait à la Léopold Boilly

This project was a lot of fun. I had to create a self portrait reproduction of a famous artist and then one of my own- inspired by that self portrait.

A little about why I chose Léopold Boilly:

"He meticulously recorded facial details and gestures, and his depictions of costumes and textiles are fascinating as a chronicle of fashion. Boilly's paintings and drawings, often tinged with humor, showcase the artist's witty interpretation of urban life." -www.getty.edu

My Adventures With Scratchboard

DREAMTIME

Two cockatoos becoming stars.

Rattlesnake Test

Small Flamingo

This semester I was able to play around with different styles and mediums...

We used scratchboards briefly. I like that scratchboard can be fast but it might be a while before I do any more...

In Class

These are portraits of some other students in my Head Drawing class.

We had to rotate about every 10 min to another student- in total these took roughly 30-40min each to finish. These are done with water soluble pencils on an 18x24 pad of sketch paper.

I haven't used these pencils before - I liked them!

I'm going to practice being bolder with them too....

They may be a new favorite to use in my sketchbook! :)

I only wish the students where lighted dramatically... we drew them without focused lights and I think the drawings would be more successful if we hadn't just used the current lighting in the classroom. Overall a fun experience!

2nd Place

Illuminated Duke

My painting of my dog "Illuminated Duke" won a 2nd place in the National Arts Program for Carlsbad. :)

How to Draw a Giraffe!

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Pastel

This was my latest attempt at pastels...

It was for an illustration project in school. I had to illustrate

"Aunt Matilda was always a bit odd"... (I think that was the line...)

I haven't worked with pastels so this was a very educating experience!

I find it pretty agitating but I know it has to do with my frustration with not knowing the materials. I'm going to do a little more research and some practice before I start another project. If you know of any good videos or books... leave a little note below... ;)

How to Draw a Chameleon!

Above is the newest "how to" page... print it out and enjoy!

And a coloring sheet! ;)

Click to print out...

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And... a Crab!

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