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i changed how to clouds look to make the piece more dreamlike.

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I was really unhappy with how this piece came out originally and decided to completely redo it.

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- After revising my piece I added more color instead of going with my original idea of only using one color
- I also decided to add black watercolor to outline instead of only outlining with pen

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- After revising my piece I decided to go back and use pastels instead of colored pencil
- I also outlined it as suggested to make it stand out

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I added these different lines and things to make the water look more water-y (?). It was a little difficult to tell that she was underwater before so I fixed that. I also change the opacity on the layer that had the blue tint and the layer with the yellow light.

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It's VERY subtle but I added little reflection lines onto the front of the drawing because it was supposed to be a girl looking into a mirror and I wanted it to actually look like a mirror.

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- I added grain and dust through photoshop

- I found overlays to replicate vintage film light flares

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-I completely re-did this piece because I didn't like how the hands were originally and I wanted to paint it
-I used acrylic paint and color which I didn't use in the original piece

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-I added sharpie detailing to the flowers to make them look more like roses.
-This didn't need much revision just detailing.

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I worked on defining the features in this artwork. I outlined the eyes.

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I worked on revising my work to make the lines clearer. I also worked on the backgrounds more.

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I didn’t change all that much about this piece, but I deepened some of the values of the drawing. I did this to provide more contrast between the darks and the lights of the image. I also cleaned up some smudges that were on the drawing.

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I desaturated the background as well as lowering the brightness of the image so it would look darker and bring out the texture of the walls better.

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I added a chaotic background to my piece to make it seem less empty. I added scribbles, lashes, lips, and eyebrows.

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• This drawing I also added more color to show the detail behind this drawing
•This drawing is showing all 3 groups of what I wrote about on my capstone

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•added some background drawings so everything can come together in the piece.
•With this drawing I added more color to my drawing

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with this drawing I was trying different ways of shading, this style I saw a lot in gothic drawings

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I've added placeholders for where I want specific pieces to go on my website selected works page. I also customized my site to have colors I like.

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i finished my piece 8 and started piece 9

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I'm starting my SI #10 and I'm thinking on drawing/ painting a pencil. I recently watched a very eye-opening video about how a pencil can expand or destroy an economy. I think that many jobs and careers wouldn't exist without the creation of a pencil.

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SI6 Final Sketch

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I still have yet to begin the water coloring of my SI piece 7 but I have the thumbnail sketch done. I expect to finish both pieces by this Wednesday.

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I've updated my padlet with the progress photos of my SI piece 6, I've completed the base water colors and just have to add some finishing touches using water coloring styled brush pens.

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SI #7 sketch

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This band does a really good job of portraying emotion through there music, which is another form of portraying emotion through art.

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sketches for #7

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I added more inspo to my padlet

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start of sketch for piece 7- changed from original thumbnail idea, this piece is inspired from the fact that older women artists generally earn $0.66 for every $1 earned by men

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completed SI piece 6 (inspired by georgia o’keeffe)

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week21

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finished sketch of si #7

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research on photo realism

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Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Guggenheim Museum in NYC, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the renowned permanent collection and special exhibitions.

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research on caricature drawing

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Physicality is important in caricaturing. Showing what's unique about a person's body or how they hold themselves goes a long way. Bigoni once did a caricature of a couple for their wedding invitation where they were depicted as - literally - skeletons. "That piece meant a lot to me, because the woman in the picture said, 'It's just my skeleton but it still looks like me!'" See how you can illustrate a movement or an action your subject is likely to engage in. And win bonus points for tattoos. "People are really thrilled if you get their tattoos correct," says Bigoni.
Add individualism through props.
Think about who your subject is to discover what background or props might help the drawing come alive. Illustrate what you think the person might be doing, eating, drinking or reading. Draw clothes you can see that person actually wearing. "Don't just ask what they wear, but how they wear it," says Bigoni. "Another thing I always try to do is add any pets that person has. I've even had people say, 'My cat died, but can you add him in with a halo and wings?'"

Developing a personal style.

Although live caricatures are common at events and require speed in execution, the best method for developing your talent is taking your time. Don't fret if you need to go slowly. Start again if a piece isn't coming easily. "Sometimes I'll have to erase because I did something that was too much. Sometimes I erase because I did too little. Figure out what balance best represents the person and don't be afraid of trying it over and over," says Bigoni.
Practice with celebrities.
Get started by drawing famous people from your favourite media or sports teams. It helps that you'll likely be familiar with them and their mannerisms, plus there's a bountiful supply of reference photos of celebrities available online.
Start a digital sketchbook.
Try opening Adobe Fresco or Adobe Photoshop and sketching various elements of a caricature on different layers. This way you can experiment with different features and props without wasting a single piece of paper.
Helpful tutorials on Adobe Fresco.
Before jumping in, learn the basics of drawing with Adobe Fresco and how to create your first digital illustration. Then, see if you can follow along in creating a comic-style portrait to learn new colour and texture techniques.

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Physicality is important in caricaturing. Showing what's unique about a person's body or how they hold themselves goes a long way. Bigoni once did a caricature of a couple for their wedding invitation where they were depicted as - literally - skeletons.

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Tbh it needs something else but i don't know what

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Progress sketch of SI 6 and 7:

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I sketched ideas and details for #7

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I added some reference photos to my pallet

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created a thumbnail for piece 7 with my basic idea

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started on piece 6, using watercolor pencils and i will use actual paint as i continue

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I worked on thumbnail sketches and will be making the girl getting her hair braided into my final piece.

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I have begun to sketch my piece out and I will paint it with acrylics.

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finished sketch of si #6

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Drew two thumbnails for my SI piece #6

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Maweth means realm of death or death personified in hebrew and was my inspo for making this

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Top 10 reasons why you should take an art class

12 September 2017

Posted By Ellen Muse-Lindeman

I get it. You're busy with work and life demands, so fitting in an art class is hard. But nurturing your creative side is essential to your well-being - not to mention lots of fun.

Artistic and creative expression offers many benefits. Here's our top ten:

1. It's okay to make a mess!
Leave the set up and cleanup of all those art supplies to us. Our studio is bright, open, and it can handle the drops of paints, splatters of glue, and scraps of fabric all over the floor when creativity is happening. So go ahead and let the kids (or you) make a mess.

2. It relieves stress.
Your life is busy, but it's important to remember to take some time for yourself. A recent study found that 45 minutes of creative activity significantly lessens stress in the body, regardless of artistic experience or talent. (Study published in Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, titled "Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participants' Responses Following Art Making" 2016).

3. It exercises a new part of your brain.
Is the creative part of your brain underfed? If you work in a highly analytical environment, then an art class is an excellent way to give your brain's right side a rest and stretch the left side.

4. It prepares kids for the future.
Art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking skills. And art education increases creativity and open-mindedness. Creativity is cited by business leaders as the top leadership competency for the future.

5. You'll look at the world in new ways.
Art makes you look at things anew - even mundane ordinary aspects of the world. Communicating with color, shape, and form awakens your imagination.

6. Get UNSTUCK.
Our inner voices make harsh critics that can stop us before we even begin. Art teaches risk taking, learning from one's mistakes, and being open to other possibilities. The camaraderie and support of fellow classmates and an encouraging instructor can be the push that you need to just start making!

7. Challenge yourself.
Learn something new! Whether it's a new technique, a new medium, or if art in general is something you've never done before - learning new things strengthens us and gives us more confidence.

8. Decorate your house/apartment.
You'll get so much joy from creating something yourself and having it be a unique addition to your home. And when someone compliments you on the art, you can tell people YOU made it!

9. Meet new people.
Taking a class together helps you learn new things about old friends and gives you something new to talk about when you go out. And you'll meet cool new people you otherwise may have never known. Art reaches across racial stereotypes, religious barriers, and socio-economical levels and prejudices. Seeing other culture's creative expression allows everyone to be more connected and less isolated.

10. Rekindle your passion.
Jealous of what kids made in summer camp and you want to make something, too? Nowadays, you've become too busy to keep old hobbies; however, indulging in an old passion could be the perfect remedy for refreshing your spirit.

So what are you waiting for?

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Top 10 reasons why you should take an art class

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12 September 2017 Posted By Ellen Muse-Lindeman I get it. You're busy with work and life demands, so fitting in an art class is hard. But nurturing your creative side is essential to your well-being - not to mention lots of fun. Artistic and creative expression offers many benefits.