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Materials: Watercolor paper,  pencil, marker, watercolor, colored pencil, oil pastel, dry pastel, and acrylic paint.
Inquiry/ idea: my main inquiry is how perception affects reality so this one dives deeper into how peoples' perception of me make up who I am to others and maybe myself. So I made hands trying to put me together literally ( I'm  going to try and word that better on my final paper)
Process: This was one of my longest processes ever.
I made a reference photo by editing my hands onto my face. Then drew that, and copied it many times to test out colors and styles. when I was happy with it I cut the parts of the face with hands and taped them down away from the face. I used a light box to transfer  that image on my final paper and traced everything with a marker. after that it was just a lot of layering materials.
Also if you have any name ideas let me know :)

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Materials: I put down a base layer of alcohol markers and layered with colored pencil and white gel pen.
Inquiry: How can I reflect how the world is affecting me [currently] through art? (My old inquiry if that one doesn't float your boat: How can I capture memory and introspection through my artwork?).
Idea: In this pandemic, there have been two sides to every person: rational and irrational, hopeful and desolate, a human and a statistic. I'm the only one not doubled: can you tell which one I am? (Rhetorical question) (Basically they're looking down on the ground at my duplicate)
Processes: I gave their shirts strange and bright designs to show how surreal it is to be alive in a time like this. I took pictures of my cohort and I looking down and compounded them together so that everyone has a duplicate except me. All of this represents an out of body experience and a lack of control.
Notes: I enjoyed the journey of getting here more than the actual piece (and I really like this piece :) ) It was so fun taking pictures with everyone and deciding what it was going to be about. ALSO I'm thinking of cutting the left side figures and moving them in closer, let me know if I should go through with it and if it would improve the piece.

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Suggestion: darken color values of the 2nd versions, who are farther back to add more depth.
Moving the left figures in more would be good, I think, to also emphasize the suffocating feeling during this time. I love your new inquiry statement and I think it guide you swiftly through your artmaking! I think, however, you'll have to be very efficient in writing about the process/idea for each using minimal characters...no doubt you can do that, though! - Newman

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"Construction By Perception" (title idea)
I love the thought and deliberate process you went through to get to this piece! The only change I'd suggest is to crop the torso up to the wrists...just think there's too much body, when the focus should be on your face (IMO). Suggestion for future pieces: Begin to steer clear of frontal, central portraits. Try for some alternative points of views, forshortening. -Newman

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It's just the lighting, they are also white  - Taylor

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Materials: Pencil- Judgment comes naturally and harbors dark emotions such as jealousy or disgust. I wanted to use a pencil to convey a dark, yet common feeling.
Inquiry: Why do appearances dictate opinions? -Self destructive judgment.
Process: I wanted to draw my brother because I needed variety and also, today it’s becoming common for people to acknowledge that males can care or be insecure about they’re appearances.
My brother was difficult to work with because he couldn’t take acting seriously, but after a couple minutes of direction and encouragement, we got my reference photo. The angle of the photo was intentional in order for me to capture his reflection in which he is judging his appearance.
Note: Not finished (☞ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)☞
Also there are some white chunks of highlight I have yet to reach on the skin. I’ve been saving them because I kind of like the look of em. I might softly blend into them. Opinions?

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Materials: Colored pencils and black pen
Inquiry & Idea: My inquiry is "how was the Earth created?" Though the  piece is a bit more broad than just the Earth, I feel that this still shows the idea: The universe is just one big chemical reaction, and the Earth is an itty bitty part of it.

Process: Once I had my idea for this piece, I knew how to represent it, though my idea for the colors of the galaxy were almost a last minute decision. That said, there's a lot of space outside of the direct representation, and I'm still having a bit of a hard time filling it. I'm not even sure if I should fill it. It's also easy to notice that the re are a few awkward bits in this picture, like colored pencil having escaped the lines, or the tube that leads into the bottle. Though all that is unintentional, it could represent the wobbly awkwardness of the universe.

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Try to work on that when taking a final photo - Newmy

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1. This synthesizes the idea by showing the earth being created, and could be used as a starting point to start this kind of journey. Would love to see a kind of timeline throughout these pieces of earth through the years.
2. I think that you should add some more fun colors to this to make it more visually appealing- purples and pinks and a hint of yellow. If you look at galaxies on the internet you can see that it's not just three colors- it's lots of different values and hues that make up the galaxy. I also think you should sprinkle some stars and give the bottle a bit of a shine- either with white gel pen, white paint, or if you did this again you could block out some areas for the highlights and stars. That would really sell this idea of a galaxy in a beaker.

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1. This shows the unseen side of anxiety- that mental state of "oh my god why did I do that four years ago and omg why did I-" and so on, which appeals to me personally, and shows the internal processes that people don't really see on the outside.
2. I think this piece is beautiful and thought provoking. But, I think that the squiggles and scratches in the background look like just that- a background. I think that showing them coming out of the brain might showcase that you're experiencing it, instead of just merging with the background (which might be the purpose, if so ignore this). I do like that is creates an atmosphere, so I think that if you had some black ones coming from the head and then some colorful ones that are even more jagged and sharp, that would make this piece a little more unsettling and really show that state of mind.

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1. I think this is a really good example of connecting to the prompt in a concise and clear way. You're clearing showing the person pulling and stretching their skin- judging themselves because of the current state of society.
2. I think this is wonderful! I agree about the raw look of the lack of pencil shading- but I think that you should blend it all and then do another layer and leave it alone without blending- giving you that base layer but also that texture on top of it (I'm not a huge fan of leaving the white of the paper/canvas, so i may be biased). The only other critique I have is to make sure that the person looks like a reflection by adding this fancy mirror highlights maybe across or to the side, so maybe purposefully leaving those out to show a connection.

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1. I love that you changed it to teaching others about other cultures, because in this area and age we aren't really exposed to different cultures, so this would be teaching us the different kinds of people, opening some narrow-minded brains and showing other cultures through art.
2. I think this looks excellent so far! The different tones on the skin is amazing, and once those eyes are done, I think that's really going to tie this together. Be sure to emphasize not only the pattern of the background (which looks beautiful) but be sure to emphasize how the Maori culture has different beauty customs. I know you're not finished, but if you were finished on the chin maybe go back and darken it and make the patterns a little larger so that it's clear to the viewer what it is.

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1. I love that these people are putting you together, which clearly connects to your prompt of perception=reality. The perception of others can influence who you are as a person, stopping and starting certain behaviors.
2. I think that this can get lost in translation a little bit so I'm glad for the explaination- at first i thought that they were taking you apart. This might also connect to your prompt as well, so it's not that big of an issue :) I think that the sweater should be colored, showing that it's just another part of you but it's completed, so maybe those hands gave you that sweater and are moving on to your face, or they haven't gotten to that yet. I'd like to see some more hands in here- playing with your hair maybe, or pulling/pushing at your sweater, which would tie this piece together and really show that they're either putting you together or pulling you apart. Love the background :)

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Materials: I used watercolors and colored pencil for the portrait and pen for the background.
Idea: I used my personal experience with GAD (generalized anxiety) to create a piece that shows how it manifests: overthinking.
Processes: I wrote down a lot of overlapping thoughts and feelings to create a background that represents the chaos of overthinking. I portrayed water flooding out of my head to symbolize how thoughts can "flood" your mind and be so overwhelming.

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I definitely hope you plan to do someting with the negative space. Could the galaxy spill out? As I mentioned earlier...what else could be in the background? Other chemicals, are we in a lab, who is the scientist making the galaxy/earth?  - Newman

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I like that you are deconstructing and collaging your portrait onto the words. Could the words interact more with the portrait besides just being in he background? Could these also be cut/pasted/overlapped in front and behind the portraits? To me that would sythesize the imagery with with the overthinking idea. - Newman

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I don't mind the more extreme value contrasts - makes it more dramatic, which the feeling one can feel from being judged IS dramatic. I love the point of view! Glad you are steering away from frontal/center points of views!

Agreeing with MR that you should take an eraser to the "reflection" to show that that's what it is.
- Newman

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Be sure to try to explain a little about the maori culture that you are trying to share with the viewer so that it can be determined if your art reflects the idea (synthesis). I know that it does because you explained to ME that the maori have tattoos. Things to add, perhaps...what do these tattoos mean to them? why are they important? Who gets to have them? Also, your person does not look like a potato! I like that you used your sister as a reference for proportions!  -Newman

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1) I think this relates to your inquiry/idea really well because you're representing the scientific theory of how Earth was created through the galaxy imagery and the beaker.
2) I think that adding a little Earth in the middle of the beaker and having the galaxy spill out of the bottle would create a more complete and visually exciting piece. Bold colors like purples and pinks could also help symbolize the "big bang" which feels like what you're trying to display in this work.

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1) Using self-judgement to contribute to your piece added a new layer to inquiry. I think it connects really well.
2) I like the use of pencil to symbolize the "ordinariness" of self-judgement, but you should create more contrasts and dramatic values to appeal to the "dark" and "dramatic" aspect too.

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1) I think the new inquiry works much better and opens up some new opportunities. I think it's cool to see other cultures.
2) I think once you get more layers down the face will start to take shape and not look like a "potato" as you said lol. I think bright colors will create good contrast between her dark skin too.

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1) I'm confused about your inquiry because I personally don't know how everything is connecting. However, this piece connects to the idea of  how the world is affecting you.
2) I think technically this is a really phenomenal piece. The figures are rendered really well and I like the perspective. I just don't think I would've understood that they were looking at your "double" if you hadn't told me. Visually the piece is amazing, I'm just not understanding the conceptual part. (but it is YOUR piece so)

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1) I like that you took a more personal approach for this piece. I think it plays into your inquiry really nicely.
2) I agree that you should crop the bottom closer to the wrists of the lower hands. I think there's just a bit too much emphasis on the sweater and it takes away from the really amazing face.

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1- This synthesizes with your inquiry as it shows a visual representation of the universe AS a chemical reaction
2- While the beaker looks really nice, the background is very stark. I think that if you put in a background, maybe even a blurry one (so the focus stays on the beaker) it would really tie the whole piece together better.

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1- This works with your inquiry really really well. I think anyone looking at it can be like, I know that feeling. It's just such a good representation of the actual feeling of stress.
2- I really love this piece and completely get the feeling you're portraying. However, for others who maybe don't experience bad stress or anxiety, I feel like it would be harder to grasp. My thought, kinda piggybacking off of Molly's, would be to put more coming out of the heard. Although water gets the point across, it isn't very overwhelming.

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1- This was kinda unexpected for your inquiry, but it works, and it looks amazing. I like how you went with your brother (male) because I feel like they're been historically not advocated for and it needs to be accepted (toxic masculinity)
2- I know you're not done and you asked for options. I actually like the harsh edges and clear tone borders and would personally work with that. I'm also a fan of color pop, so I would probably add a little color somewhere, eyes maybe (I know you're going black and white) Also keep in mind how dark you can make some places.

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1- Is this the same inquiry I knew about before. I completely understand this piece and everything because you've already told me, but when you wrote it up above, it became a little confusing. However, I really like this piece and I think it matches really well with the inquiry you wrote up above.
2- This piece is amazing and it's so weird to look at it and KNOW how much it compares to the actual photo. It must have been weird drawing everyone 2 times. I don't necessarily think you need to move the pieces in more. I think it looks fine, however, I don't think it would make it look bad either.

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1- I've already told you about how I love this concept. I feel as it's something people don't think about or would rather ignore. The fact that how people see you really does change you. I think everyone wants to say they don't care what others think, but the sad reality is that even subconsciously, you'll fit the box people want filled.
2- I don't really have any suggestions on this piece. The background is very bright compared to the girls figure so I would suggest coloring the top as well, however, I don't necessarily think it's necessary. Also for title ideas, I saw it as almost glass, so you can take inspiration from that if you want. Glass as it's breaking and also how fragile our own hold on others views of us is.

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1- I feel that the metaphors and representations are well done in this artwork and relate to the inquiry.

2- The water simply flowing out seems a little plain, maybe having subtle patterns or messages in the water could be neat.

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1- This shows exactly what the inquiry and idea are about. It vibes the right way for the inquiry too.

2-It might be a good idea to keep some of the white on the skin for a higher contrast

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1-This does connect to the inquiry, but it simply just seems to be a person from the tribe, though the tribal pattern adds to it nicely.

2- perhaps, outside of the circle, you could put various items are significant to the tribe's culture.

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1- The piece connects to the inquiry well, and gives quite a surreal vibe.

2- Honestly, I don't think there's much to be fixed here if anything.

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1- This piece definitely shows how it relates to the inquiry, and in an interesting way.

2-  cropping closer to the wrists of the white arms would probably be a good idea, as said by a few others.

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1.) I can see your mind being flooded, everything becoming a blur, and you falling apart. All this makes the idea of overthinking very clear to me. 2.) You could maybe darken the shadows and the base layer in your head to get a more hollowed look?

☆I really like your idea and how you've brought it to life. You've captured overthinking accurately.

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1) I think it fits I just wish there was a little earth in there so it fit even more.
2) Mabey add some universe spilling out of it. Or if you want to go even deeper you could add a scientist in the background to show a creator witch could go into "does the earth have a creator?". Just a thought

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1) thus symbolizes a flooded mind so well. I also love that the shading is different on the different sides of the face so it looks like they are being held at slightly different angles.
2) Maybe add more values to the red part.

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1) this matches your inquiry very well and I'm glad you made such a good reference photo, its going to look so good.
2) Maybe shade the shirt in a different way compared to the skin to show the fabric texture and add variety.

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1.) I want to know if the symbol on her chin has something to do with the banner behind her? A viewers curiosity connects this piece with the inquiry.  2.) If you want to add highlights to the hair maybe experiment with different shades of gray paint on dry black paint?

☆ I really like the variety of color in her skin. It satisfies my eyes.

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1) love the new inquiry. This is such a good start with the angle and color choice.
2) Since this is about the whole culture maybe you could use the hair as a mini canvas. You could use brown red yellow and white to depict an image in her hair. Like maybe a scene of what her home looks like or something important to the culture.
Here is one of their usual architecture styles below

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1.) The world is affecting you through the pandemic which being symbolized through the masks. I see the doubles more as copies more than another side since they resemble each other. 2.) Maybe go heavy with the shadow for the doubles that represent the dark side.
Notes Opinion: I think you should leave the people on the left where they are because the way everyone's spaced out gives them room to be show cased and maybe social distancing could play a role.

☆I like how clean this work looks. It's like you've taken every drop of color in the shot into account.

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1) This goes great with the idea of two sides of a person and is such a unique way to show it. Your talent blows me away.
2) The only thing I suggest is playing with the placement and seeing if there is a configuration you like better.

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1.) The arms represent the other's perceptions of you making up pieces of a person that come together to be you. I can make the connection between the inquiry and the piece. 2.) I see you're using hatching to give the arms at the bottom shadows. If or when you add color to the sweater, you could darken those hatched shadows with a darker shade of the final color of the sweater so the depth won't get lost.

☆ I like that you chose the colors ice blue, coral, and blush  for the abstract background and accents. They make the eyes, skin, and lips pop!

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1.) Right now I can't tell that this is about the earth being created. But there is plenty of room for possibility and expansion. 2.) Maybe you could add more test tubes with liquid space and boxes of rocks. It'll fill up negative space and pull together the planet creation station.

☆I like that you colored the milky way. The blue makes it stand out.

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Something I just realized...the bottom arms look like could be yours...which I don't think they are, but if they were they'd be too long and out of proportion. Can you move those up to come in more horizontally?

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(ALRIGHT- this is so far from being done. Guys, please don't laugh, I know she looks like a potato, I only have the first layer down and some tones blocked out)

Materials: acrylic
Inquiry: How can I visually inspire others to learn about different cultures and history? (I'm trying this one)
Process: I did a lot of research about the Maori people (New Zealand) and compiled information about them. Then I used a reference photo of my sister to get the proportions and angel correct. I have only the first few layers done because I got art burn out from Adv. Design so she's struggling. However, I think using the acrylic will make the piece really rich in color and I think it'll look cool

Sorry I wasn't able to show you guys a finished piece.