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In my piece, I started with a background that included warm and cool tones of green spread across with a palette knife, then I added leaves into my background to create atmospheric depth. Then, I added my monkey, which has cool tones of black and gray. Then lastly, in my foreground, I added more leaves to help create the illusion of depth (monkey being in the leaves).

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In my artwork is started with a Cold red near the bottom and lightened it up going to the top of the artwork then started forming the ruins and road once the buildings were in place I painted the leafs in the top to add to the fact that nature was reclaiming the area then I added the perch that my bird is on making the bird last but making him the most important getting the colors for the bird was difficult but with a mix of red green and the lighter and darker values that go with it I made his feathers only using red and green

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In my artwork I started with a colder green layer in the background to make sure that it didn't interfere with the other layers and for it to appear farther away then my animal.  I then used lighter green and brown for the tall grass to have it pop out in front of the background to give the illusion of depth.  Then for the animal I used a warm orange and white to show that it's a new layer and to have it pop out in front of the tall grass and the background.  

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in my artwork I showed foreground, middle ground, and background layering darker and colder blues, greens, and reds. I then used both warm and cold reds, yellows and blues for my seahorse to bring it to the front, more 3d. The the foreground I used greens for seaweed and white/blue for bubbles to create the effect that the seahorse is in the seaweed but behind the bubbles. 

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In my artwork I tried to make it look really 3D by using three layers: background, middle ground, and foreground. The background is all soft and blurry with dark purples and pinks, so it feels far away. Then the middle ground is where all the action happens like the super bright hummingbird and all the flowers. That part pops because the colors are more intense. Finally, the foreground has the sharpest details and the most contrast, so stuff like the bird’s beak and the edges of the petals look super crisp and really stand out. It’s supposed to make your eyes move through the picture and feel the depth.

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Depth was shown here using detail and color temperature. I mixed cool blue with the flowers in the background to make them recede, using a warmer red and white to bring the flowers in the front forward. The subject most in front, the cat's face and the flowers, include the most detail to further create depth. Further details such as the background are much less detailed to go into the back. 

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In my artwork, I expressed middle ground, foreground, and background using an influx of colors spanning from cold to warm. For the background, I used a cool red and blue, spreading it across the canvas, in the center, I placed my animals using a cooler blue, with pure white and warmer purple to create the illusion of middle ground. The foreground I used warm blues and greens to show the leaves are in front of the lamb, and close by. 

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This artwork is about my black Labrador, Mila, who is always at my father’s house. She LOVES the Milwaukee Brewers, and I wanted to show that in a fun and colorful way.  I started by creating the background with a blend of warm blue and cool blue to give the piece depth and contrast. Then I used cool brown stencils to add interesting shapes and patterns that make the background more dynamic and visually appealing.  , I sketched and painted my dog, Mila, positioned as the foreground to show her up close.  To represent her favorite sports team, the Milwaukee Brewers, I gave her a blue and yellow collar, using the team colors to draw attention to her personality and interests. After finishing the main figure, I added additional stencil work in the foreground to create more layers and texture. This helps tie the entire composition together, making Mila stand out while still feeling connected to the background and overall design. Overall, this piece is a tribute to my dog, and her love for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Explain the diffence between your cold/warm landscape vs. your animal painting in creating the illusion of depth (background, middle, and foreground).

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The techniques used in this piece is Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry, Layering, Fabric Collage, and Blending

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I used layering, sgraffito, and wet on wet

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To paint the portrait, I started with a large brush to layer lightly the three primary colors in cool tones. I then used warmer tones and the round brush to add detail and definition to the facial features. I used dry brushing on the shirt area and wet on wet for the base of the background. I then used a damp paper towel to stamp the texture on the shirt and background. 

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During the painting process, I first used the hue blue to start to make my hair and braid darker, then I used a mixture of red and brown to get that brown hue, and I also used a bit of black to make it darker. I firstly used value to make the hue yellow light for my skin, then I used the same mixture of red and brown to make that light brown hue for the shaded spots on my face, and I also used a bit of water and paper towel for the lighted spots  on my face. I used the hue blue again for my shirt. I mixed the hues orange and brown and used for the base of the giraffe, then I painted a light yellow over the first layer to make it more lighter. I used a brown sharpie to color the patterns of the giraffe. I used the same brown hue from my hair and braid for the railing. I mixed blue and orange to make a light green hue for the grass under the giraffe and the railing. I mixed both dark and light blue and used for the sky. I used some water to sprinkle these small, white sugar or crystals for the clouds in the sky. Lastly, I used the technique wet-on-wet and dry-on wet for depth.

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First I started with my lightest layer, which was my highlights/lightest values used in my piece. From there, I added blue where shadows would be and darker values, then red over everything. I used value and saturation hand-in-hand because where there was darker, deeper values, I used more saturated colors. I also used temperature in my piece, I used it in places like my face that was generally warmer while the shadows were cooler. While painting my piece, I used the brushes and colors to show the mood and atmosphere of my self-portrait. 

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In my painting I started with the three primary colors using the warmer colors for areas that will be lighter in the painting while the blue went in the areas where the shadows are, like under her nose and on her neck. Keeping warm valued and saturated colors made her more realistic peachy skin tone. I used the wash brush and the filters brush the most for the skin and the liner brush for the smaller areas like the earrings and the eyes. It was important to make sure after each layer that the paint was dry so that way the next layer would blend nicely and to keep the hues and values how you want them. I then used the darker blueish purple background to make her pop and to bring out the blues in her eyes.

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First, I started with the lightest layer which had the lightest hue values at blue for the darker side of the face and yellow for the lighter side of the face. I represented this with the wet on dry technique to apply the high amounts of water with a little color onto the dry paper. I used a flat brush with high amounts of water so that I could get some cold values into the first layer of the face. I then blended the cold blue with the yellow to get that understanding of the value changes in the painting. Then I used a warmer peachy color which was the blending of red with a lot of water to create the 2nd layer throughout the face to get the actual skin color tone. This was done to represent the amounts of realism and show the emotions of the face that were in the original picture for the portrait. Saturation was also involved to get that different intensities of the face to represent the areas that had the lighter skin color and the darker skin color all using different values of red and brown mixed together to create the peach. The saturation also helped convey the happy feeling of the portrait. I then made sure to use specific details with the linear brush to make the eyes pop out more and to make sure that the specific details of my hair were there. Then I used the specific background to go with the colors of paint that was in the rest of the painting to make it look like they match.

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During the painting process, I utilized the three primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) to create realism and complexity. Each color was layered strategically to convey undertones and complement each other, such as skin tone and hair color. Blue was a large determinant of light direction and values since it was used for shadow placement. Likewise, with yellow, it was used with a large wash brush and low saturation to create the first layer and showcase the areas in which light was hitting the subject. Low saturation was vital in the first steps of composing the painting; low-saturated red, for example, was layered on top of the low-saturated yellow to create an illusion of peachy skin tone. All three primaries were cool colors, working from cool temperatures to warm. Cool brown, from the mixture of blue, brown, and small amounts of black, was used to create the hues of the hair, gently mixing and using a wet brush to blend fine lines into the light of the hair. Every relationship of color is portrayed in this painting, complementary showing through the peachy tones of the skin to the blue of the shadows. Acrylic POSCA markers were then used to create a specialty design in the background. 

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My painting Uses wet on wet, dry brushing, salt spotting, and wet on dry techniques. I started with a cold yellow  and added cool tones such as blue and purple, and added slightly more opaque peach's and reds to give the feeling of warmth that candle light represents.

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First, I started with yellow, then more of a purple, then blue to make the cold layer.  Then used warm colors o get to the darker spots.  I did Wet-on-Wet and Wet-on-Dry to make it more realistic.  Finally, I decorated it with Acrylic Paint Markers.

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Sherry Moseler- Watercolor Mixed Media Portrait

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Complementary Landscape - Blue and Orange

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Complementary Landscape - Blue and Orange

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Complementary Painting (Blue and Orange) Brody Lunn

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Complementary Painting (Blue and Orange) Brody Lunn

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Complementary Landscape with Color Study - Yellow & Purple

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Complementary Landscape with Color Study - Yellow & Purple

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This painting is about my grandma, and it symbolizes bravery in several ways. The interplay of light and dark colors, along with the rising sun, represents hope and resilience. Even when times are rough, the sun will always rise again. This speaks to the courage and strength needed to face the unknown. Additionally, the pink fish in the painting represents the cancer my grandma overcame, symbolizing her remarkable strength. Beyond these elements, the painting includes gentle waves in the background, echoing the ups and downs of my grandma’s journey. This shows that bravery isn’t about never struggling, but rather about continuing forward despite challenges. The warm hues around the sun suggest the love and support my grandma both gave and received, which helped her remain strong. Small details, such as the fish swimming through the scene, further represent the breast cancer she fought and overcame, symbolizing her courage and determination. Altogether, each part of the painting works together to honor my grandma’s strength and to remind viewers that true bravery is found in perseverance, hope, and the quiet victories along the way.

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My art explores the internal and external growth that comes from acts of courage. Through an array of swirls, spirals, and bright colors that seem to sprout from a central figure, I represent how each brave choice we make—from asking someone out to trying something new—builds within us. These acts aren't just one-time events; they become part of our being, creating a foundation of memories that prepare us for the next bold move.Each vivid color and dynamic form is a tribute to the life and energy that these courageous choices bring to our lives. Brave individuals are the leaders of society, not just by force, but by inspiring others through their actions. They show us that what seems impossible or daunting only requires a single leap of faith to overcome our fears. My use of big, bold colors is meant to bring this concept to life, illustrating how we can cultivate our own spirits through bravery and build a more colorful and vibrant self.

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Being different is something that many are not willing to be, people tend to grow in waves, whether it's planting themselves in the same spot in the ground like seaweed,being constantly thrashed around it the endless current. Or as a creature that struggles to survive in a boring and unchanging reality where everyone strives to fit in or find their place in the ocean. But the rare people whose opinions stand strong and unchanging, the ones who don't care about what the rest of the ocean thinks, the ones who stand strong no matter what shape or size they are. These people are the rocks of the ocean, and I am a rock in this world.

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Artist Statement My piece show bravery in that no matter the odds you always have a chance of winning as in david vs goliath, david was weaker shorter and at a massive disadvantage compared to goliath but being brave and using his resources at hand we won the fight the larger figure being covered in vines and rust show that its strong yet slow and the smaller figure having being camouflaged and ready to protect what he cares most about 

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My piece consists of a car with wings flying from an eye. The cool tones of the background represent despair and trepidation from hard work, and the swirls and clouds represent overwhelming obstacles that make the head spin. The small size of the blue clouds represent how each problem can be taken step by step. I chose not to draw the eye realistically because people cannot see the troubles within each other and so these concepts are abstract, similar to the roughness of the eye outline.The owner of the eye is courageous because she may be weighed down by troubles, but she has the courage to see her dreams come to life. The fantastical nature of the feathered wings symbolize the freedom from judgement that she has working toward her goals. The warm colors are courageous and the sun cuts through the clouds the same way the girl strides through life. The car is in clear detail to show the confidence she has in her future. The clouds in shadow along the edges of the eye symbolize both tears she has shed along her path but also how each and every hurdle she has overcome builds upon the brave person she is. This is seen because although the brown clouds are dark, they add to the beauty of her dream while the car soars above them. 
- Longyue(Lorraine) Yan

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The Meditating Surfer is a visual meditation on bravery, breath, and the quiet power of inner peace. I wanted to explore the idea that courage doesn’t always roar—it can be found in a single inhale, in the stillness before the wave crashes. The girl in the painting is not surfing in the traditional sense; she’s surfing her own thoughts, her own emotions, finding balance through breath. She’s a symbol of resilience, showing that even in the face of something vast and unpredictable, we can choose calm.I painted this piece using watercolor to reflect the fluidity and movement of the ocean. The medium allowed me to create soft transitions and layered textures that mimic the ebb and flow of water. To bring out the final details and highlights, I used white paint and paint markers, which helped emphasize the contrast between the serenity of the figure and the energy of the waves. The white accents also suggest light—perhaps sunlight catching the spray, or a moment of clarity breaking through.I worked from two reference photos to shape the composition and mood. One helped me capture the posture and emotion of the girl, while the other guided the structure and rhythm of the waves. But the final image is more than a combination of references—it’s a personal interpretation of what it means to be brave in a quiet way.  This painting is deeply personal to me. It reflects how I’ve learned to find strength in mindfulness, and how visualizing peace can help us face life’s challenges. I hope viewers feel a sense of calm when they look at it, and maybe even take a deep breath themselves.

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The Meditating Surfer (Gift to Journey 21)

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The Meditating Surfer (Gift to Journey 21)

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“Standing Tall” is a vibrant piece that explores confidence and courage. The confidence is represented by the single bold purple flower. It is standing tall and is very distinct from the rest of the flowers. 
I’ve used a palette including warm colors like yellows, pinks, and oranges to depict the sun and other flowers, depicting happiness and warmth. This contrasts with the main subject, where I've used cool shades of purple and blue to embody the ideas of bravery and unwavering self-assurance. The cool tones of the confident flower make it the focal point, a symbol of strength and self-possession amidst a sea of warmer hues. - Peyton Franz

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The two rendered red and yellow snakes in my painting depict bravery because in real life, snakes don’t think about the consequences, they actually act without a moment’s hesitation when attacking anything, whether it’s a predator or a human, they just dive in head first (literally) regardless of the potential danger. Also the girl in my painting depicts courage and bravery because she’s floating over a roaring fire regardless of the danger it brings, and with serene composure, summoning two snakes, which are entwined together, without any fear on her face.

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My artwork explores the dynamic relationship between different forces in the natural world. In this piece, I use hazy orange colors to create a sense of tension and wildness, while the purples and pinks of the elephant provide a striking contrast, symbolizing courage and quiet strength.
The brushstrokes and lines are deliberately textural, suggesting the presence of wind and building suspense between the two animals. The elephant, in its state of brave curiosity, remains the central focus, its form accentuated by subtle visual details that draw the viewer's eye. Ultimately, this painting invites the viewer to reflect on the silent power and quiet resilience that exists in the face of uncertainty.

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This piece of artwork is reflecting the immense weight of duty that a soldier has to carry and the personal cost of conflict.  The rock coming off the mountain at the top of the picture is to represent the crumbling of the city when it comes to war. In the sky I blended this orangish, burnt sienna color to represent ash coming out of the sky. This is a metaphor to show ash and destruction during the time.  I blended these two ideas together to show that they were connected to each other to show the ultimate goal of the citing coming crashing down.  Now the city is blue because I think blue is a color that represents bravery.  

The people in the city have to be confident and courageous that the people fighting for their country are going to have their backs and protect them.  The main symbol represented in this painting is the city that is on the soldier's face.  This is his dark city where he comes from that he has to protect knowing that his family might be in danger there.  I used red and dark blue to show the bravery of the soldier to sacrifice his life to protect these people.  Lastly the soldier being in the middle of the painting represents him risking his own life to help protect others.  He is looking forward because you can’t focus on the past and you have to be in the present which is why he is so brave and courageous.  He’s fighting for what is right and why it’s right.

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This mixed-media piece explores the profound connection between courage and bravery. A large male lion, rendered in a palette of deep blues and purples, stands as a symbol of bravery. Its intense, iris-less navy eyes lock directly with the viewer, a bold and unwavering gaze. Yet, the lion is positioned behind a prominent heart, a powerful representation of courage. The artwork’s meaning is conveyed through the deliberate use of color and texture. The cool blues and purples of the lion embody traits like strength, loyalty, and authority. In contrast, the vibrant pinks and reds of the heart immediately draw the eye, symbolizing the powerful, visible nature of courage. The dynamic relationship between these clashing yet harmonious colors illustrates how courage and bravery work together to form a balanced inner virtue. The fusion of watercolor and acrylic paint markers further emphasizes this theme. The soft, flat washes of watercolor create the base forms of the lion and heart, while the sharp, bold lines of acrylic markers add definition and focus. This interplay of soft and hard textures represents how the seemingly different qualities of courage and bravery combine to create inner harmony and resilience. The final piece is a visual meditation on the idea that true strength is born from the unity of a brave spirit and a courageous heart.