https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn Painting online en-us 2022-01-19 11:29:14 UTC 2026-03-24 21:40:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3a8.png rachaelmadeline https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2051966211 my project was inspired by... explain the symbolism/reason for selecting the items...What is a strength of your painting...what do you want to continue to improve on?]]> 2022-02-16 22:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2051966211 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2054446306 My project was inspired by cacti and how unique and different they are compared to other plants. the strength of my painting would be the colors and how vibrant they are and how well they work together. I want to be able to paint without having to use pencil first.]]> 2022-02-18 02:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2054446306 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2056223570 My inspiration was some cactus photos i have around my home. My house is very desert boho themed. I added the chef's knife last minute because I struggled with finding a possession that meant something to me. I included the knife because i love cooking, i love making good food for my family so it just clicked. My strengths i think are the background colors and how they give the piece life. I struggled with editing-knowing when to walk away. I found myself painting in a circle and was constantly correcting myself. I do want to refine the knife more and the candlesticks. I am not an artist in any way so I struggled with the shapes but overall I'm proud of it. ]]> 2022-02-19 04:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2056223570 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2056918375 For possession I used my Chimmy headband I wore at a BTS concert, for plant I picked out these purple flowers because purple is complementary to yellow, and for pretend I decided to add blood because it was just a random thought and I thought it would look cool. I think the most challenging was trying to get the right shades of color. ]]> 2022-02-20 01:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2056918375 mirandaxs01 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2057832608 My inspiration for this Plant, Possession, and Pretend project was my mom and her love for plants/gardening. I chose to portray the "plant" and "possession" themes by painting my mom's heart belonging to her plants. I decided to incorporate the "pretend" theme by being a little more stylized with the plants I chose. They're based off different succulents but I took some creative liberties so they might not look exactly like their real-life counterparts. I think my strength of my painting is its simplicity and the vibrant colors I was able to build. On the other hand, I'd say my biggest challenge was my fear of messing up. I think I could've gone for a more complex background if I could've let go of that fear. ]]> 2022-02-21 01:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2057832608 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2057992665 My inspiration for this painting are 2 out 5 plants I have in my home. I chose these two specifically because they were gifted to me by my mother. She has so many plants, her house looks like a jungle. It’s quite beautiful. The larger plant in the painting is called “bird of paradise” it’s a tropical plant who’s leafs grow up to 2ft on average. The smaller plant is a “Haworthia Fasciata”, it’s more of a desert plant, loves the heat. ]]> 2022-02-21 03:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2057992665 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2058071497 The main focus of my painting was my favorite plant; this plant is one of my favorites because of how simple and vibrant it is. I decided I wanted to add a snake and painted it red to complement the plant. I also added a heart, and altogether it symbolizes love and devotion. My strength in my artwork would be the leaves; the different greens work well together. The most challenging part was the snake. I feel I could have added more detail to him to make him stand out.]]> 2022-02-21 04:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2058071497 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2058219117 This is a still life of my newest succulent plant, stuffed frog, and a imaginary acorn. The acorn was the first imaginary thing I thought of and went with it! The stuffed frog is my most favorite item in the world and since I was using green for most of it, it was a perfect fit. The green was the easiest to use but the umber turned out better in the end. ]]> 2022-02-21 06:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2058219117 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2058893497 2022-02-21 14:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2058893497 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059038395 Combining contemporary art subjects (the statue head and the ivy plant) with the more unique elements of the plastic dinosaurs is a fun expression of my interests and personality. 

"Plant" in this aspect is the literal ivy growing from the head of the statue. It feels like a burst of life from the rigid, yet aesthetically pleasing carvings of the stone.  "Possession" is the possession of emotion, one that I feel that I can relate to when I feel that I am overwhelmed with the desire to create. "Pretend" is captured by the plastic dinosaurs. I can 'pretend' maturity through art, but on the inside, I feel youthful and silly. I like to believe that the ability to connect with my inner child feeds my ability to create. 

The strongest aspect in my painting appears to be my ability to utilize silhouettes to communicate an idea. You know what you are looking at. I am pleased with my use of shadows to imply form. Admittedly, I felt less confident in my ability to render the leaves of the ivy with such confidence. I would like to improve upon the way I apply paint. I feel that it is messy in some respects and doesn't need to be. 

All in all, I am quite pleased with the end result. I feel as if I executed everything I set out to and I come away from this project with a strong sense of accomplishment. Thanks for reading!]]> 2022-02-21 16:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059038395 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059070546 One of the main inspirations for this painting is that I am moving. The box in the center of the painting represents leaving space for new things and experiences. I feel like a strength of my painting is my use of the colors' compliments to create contrast. This is most apparent with the red balls and the leaves in the back. Something I found challenging was mixing the paints directly on the canvas. I would like to continue to improve how well I refine paintings.]]> 2022-02-21 16:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059070546 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059105415 My focus was "luck in life." While the clovers and ladybugs are both typical signs of luck, I also chose to focus on my luck in having a strong family. Our wedding ring (left side) is a very strong symbol of this for me. I felt that my strengths in shading grew throughout this assignment. At first, it was confusing to tell where the highlights needed to be, but I remained diligent and focused on it. I really do like the contrast that the ladybug added here.]]> 2022-02-21 17:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059105415 https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059294644 My project was a honestly a mystery to me. I actually prefer it to be that way because then I'm able to create multiple stories to go with it. My plant of choice, I honestly have no clue of the name but I always see this plant and it has such beautiful and detailed leaves. I wish I knew the name because I would definitely have them in my home. My pretend in this painting is the setting and or background. I wanted my painting to be in this made up dimension where the moon is supersized and expresses the bright colors of the universe with funky patterns. Finally, my possession would be the Cocoa Butter. I will be honest, I wasn't sure what it was supposed to be. I kept messing up but I improvised and added the lotion. Funny thing is the lotion bottle is actually tall and rectangular, not short and oblong. I am and will always say I'm probably a better abstract painter, so this was very much out of my comfort zone, but I had fun regardless.]]> 2022-02-21 19:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelmadeline/e594fyzx9rbqh9rn/wish/2059294644