# data[].attributes.body
When I think of surrealism I imagine not commonly associated ordinary objects melting together both physically and metaphorically. Dali's The Persistence of Memory is usually my immediate thought. I often think of fantastical settings beyond the reach of the natural world. Personal goals for myself are to be more confident and self-assured, I often struggle with this no matter how hard I try. For humanity I hope for an improvement in how much people care, as I feel a lot of major issues that exist today comes from people being too apathetic.

# data[].attributes.body
Valerie Hegarty: She is an American artist who often blends traditional 2D painting with three dimensional sculpture, giving her pieces the illusion of breaking free from the canvas. Her work is usually a commentary on society and larger issues in life.

She works in mixed media mainly acrylic, plaster, paper mache, and wire

https://valeriehegarty.com/artwork/1897128_Autumn_on_the_Wissahickon_with_Tree.html

# data[].attributes.body
Water painting
(will use a combo of techniques from hydro dipping, ebru art, and paper marbling)
I definitely want to experiment with what type of paint works best (spray paint vs india ink vs acrylic)

# data[].attributes.body
More realistic example (Ebru Flowers)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWaYWMWGNjw

Similar effect for water I want:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP8E26JOU8g

Hydrodipping How-to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuENnvz54ig

Octopus tutorial (Claymache):
https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-octopus-2
MAKE A MINI TEST OCTOPUS TO TEST IF THIS WILL WORK LARGER

# data[].attributes.body
5. The main subject of the piece is this massive Kraken that is slowly taking over not only the scene depicted in the painting, but the actual canvas as well.
6. The Kraken is a representation of my own self confidence. It exists and wants to break free from my own doubt and insecurity (The ocean) but it being held back by fear (Net)
7. I don't think I will include a figure, but if I do it would be a small on on the deck of the pirate ship
8. Paint, Clay Mache, and Foam (maybe)
9. Water Painting, Clay Mache Sculpting, Foam Carving
10. The piece will be on a canvas and can be hung or propped up. (I may screw in a wire for hanging if the piece is too difficult to just prop up)

# data[].attributes.body
1. An old canvas that I will gesso over
2. Maybe pen to add some detail at the end
3. Paint (Acrylic, spray paint)
4. Clay mache, foam, copper sheets
5. Each of my different elements will be layers on top of each other to create depth and