Nene Nguyen's HS Portfolio by Nevaeh Nguyen

Nene

nevaehnguyen — 2023-08-22 16:39:35 UTC

Hi, my name is Nene. I am currently a junior in high school. Since the age of three I have been in competitive cheer-leading. My absolute favorite color is light pink and yes, I do incorporate it into everything. I am originally from Los Angeles. I pray for this school year to be lots of fun!
Sprints 1 and 4 - styles header-5.jpg
Sprints 2 and 5 - FUNCTIONAL ART HEADER-4.jpg
Sprint 3 and 6 - Career Header-5.jpg

Artist Statement

nevaehnguyen — 2023-08-24 07:18:02 UTC

Within this painting you can see indefinite shades of black indicating some type of charcoal or easel crayons used to contrast the water colors that give vibrant auras to the characters. The strong contrast between the splashing of blending water colors against the immense black along with the semi-abstract lines helps give more creativity to the essence conveying through the faces. The contrast boldly gives a sense of infinity building the suspense of how close the faces are. This art paints a picture of a simple breathe between two people that is very intense, but that even the simplest things can have vigorous feelings.

Graphite Sphere

nevaehnguyen — 2024-02-15 21:23:15 UTC

During these graphite techniques I found blending and rendering the most enjoyable. The satisfying blend and shape of both techniques once the piece starts coming together is so much fun. Before these graphite techniques I had no realization that squiggly lines are an actual technique, quite silly and cute in my opinion. I could see myself using squiggly lines and blending in future sketches. Each graphite technique despite them having the same goal gives off a different personality which says a lot about how different art styles can interpret different stories.

Pencil Shading

nevaehnguyen — 2024-02-16 00:12:06 UTC

I chose the manga tutorial. During the manga drawing tutorial, the artist shaded in the eyes in different areas, some that confused me, but all together it truly made the eyes beautiful and gave them a sense of spark. This assignment challenged my art skills in structure when it came to drawing hair. I am personally a fan of manga, anime, cartoons, and comic books art, so drawing this is so intriguing as the artist rather than the consumer.

Pencil Shading Pt 2

nevaehnguyen — 2024-02-16 00:12:51 UTC

Tutorial Techniques Colored Pencils

nevaehnguyen — 2024-02-20 17:51:56 UTC

It was really enjoyable to practice with the colored pencils, although it was hard for the pigment to properly blend onto the sketch paper. it was interesting with the layering technique, because now I could probably identify in many other arts. I could see myself using a lot of different gradients and layering techniques in the future art projects. it could be inferred that a lot of these techniques have a lot to do with color theory and how, depending on the color and technique can really affect the perspective.

Colored Pencil Art

nevaehnguyen — 2024-02-20 19:26:19 UTC

For this colored pencil project, I chose the sweethearts YouTube video. It was very inspiring to use different types of medias like watercolors and colored pencils together, although it was difficult, I was able to use the burnish technique from earlier assignments. I could better reflect on this with my watercolor skills, focusing more on the weight of water and using the color pencils to probably blend and bring dimension to the work. It was very fun, but it was very taxing when it came to my color pencil skills.

Day 12: Tutorial Acrylic Paint

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 18:13:40 UTC

When participating in this acrylic paring tutorial I had the most fun doing the “edge/cutting” technique. I found it so satisfying when the brush moved so neatly against the pencil line with the paint. The “dry brush” technique was a little bit aggravating due to the habit of just wanting to wet the paint brush. I could see myself using the “edge/cutting” technique in future art projects.

Day 12: In Progress Pictures

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 18:15:22 UTC

Day 13-14: Acrylic Paint ART

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 19:25:19 UTC

This painting was a bit challenging to master as so many different version of the same technique was used such as blending and under coloring. To precisely get the paint to reflect the effect I was trying to give was the challenging part. I did learn how to make water reflections in a painting to make it more “organic”. This was great practice to get more comfortable with using colors in different ways to add depth to a painting.

Day 13-14 In Progress

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 19:25:42 UTC

Day 15 Tutorial Chalk Pastels

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 20:35:19 UTC

I chose the tutorial that did it in sections. I find it easier to reference art techniques specifically when they are more organized. In this chalk pastel tutorial I was introduced to the “scumbling” technique. The “scumbling” technique could be used to add texture and dimension to an art piece.

Day 15 In Progress Photo

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 20:35:50 UTC

Day 16 Chalk Pastels ART

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 20:55:40 UTC

This chalk pastel art is based on the field of flowers tutorial. This tutorial seemed to step foot into impressionism as the photo was distorted with the chalk pastels to give the illusion of said photo. It was an artistic challenge do attempt to capture the same illusion that impressionist do in their art work. The main challenge being depth and subtle detail in the art work. I was able to use the “scumble” chalk pastel technique in this art work.

Day 16 In Progress Photo

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 20:55:57 UTC

Day 17 Tutorial Oil Pastel

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 21:41:49 UTC

This practice technique helped me get comfortable with the textures of oil pastels. While they feel like chalk pastels they have a creamier texture when drawn with. It was satisfying to blend color with the oil pastels. Practicing with oil pastels helped my artistic skills in applying pressure to colors in art.

Day 17 In Progress Photo

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-04 21:43:11 UTC

Day 18-19 Oil Pastel ART

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-05 22:23:10 UTC

I chose to do an oil pastel tutorial of flowers with a blue sky in the background. It was challenging trying to master the texture of oil pastels, as too much of a base oil pastel could infringe on how prominent future colors may come out. When I attempted at putting white on the blue oil pastel base it was a bit challenging as there was so much blue material that made it challenging for the white to come out on to. I used the technique of adding white onto color for a clearer blend of colors. This was a fun art piece to do, but definitely was great practice with oil pastels.

Day 18-19 In Progress Photos

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-05 22:23:36 UTC

Day 20 Tutorial Watercolors

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-06 22:23:08 UTC

For the watercolor technique tutorial I chose the organized one. It was lots of fun working on the “gradient wash” with the watercolors because it was so satisfying to see the colors slowly, but surely blending together to create a beautiful ombré. The “splat paint” technique was also fun.

Day 21-22 Water Colors and Texture Art

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-12 20:51:15 UTC

For this art assignment I chose the tree tutorial. I remembered the practice I add with watercolors and made sure to keep a steady hand so that the paint can be applied neatly rather than over generously that made the paint too wet. Using a balled up paper to make leaves in the watercolor tree is smart. My leaves were looking like roses when I rotated the paper ball when putting the paint on it. The dynamic between red and orange beautifully contrast the leaves and gives it so much character along with the detail of the layering of brown and black for the trunk and branches of the tree. Honestly so much fun.

Day 21-22 Inprogress Photos

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-12 20:51:48 UTC

Day 23 Charcoal Tutorial

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 17:24:44 UTC

When trying to control the charcoal it seemed tricky at first. It felt like the charcoal wanted to just go all in on one layer, but I had to evenly apply it in layers for it to be properly applied. I enjoyed practicing using the smudger. It made the blending and 3-d effect actually work. This was lots of fun and great practice for artist’s patience.

Day 23 Inprogress Picture

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 17:25:02 UTC

Day 23-24 Charcoal Art

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 17:51:36 UTC

For this assignment I chose the chess charcoal art tutorial. It was interesting trying to get the dimensions of each shape on the chess piece. The smudging technique I learned from the charcoal tutorial was a great skill that came in handy with this artwork. I enjoyed it and had fun.

Day 23-24 Inprogress Photos

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 17:51:57 UTC

Day 25 Mastery Project

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 17:59:58 UTC

This art work from this opt made me feel the most expressive and I had the one of the most joys creating this artwork. I practiced the steady hand and layering technique with the water colors. Along with that the blending and under painting technique. When completing this art I also used the edging technique mixed with the laying technique to make the branches of the tree pop more. This art piece also used other materials such as a balled up piece of paper and saran-wrap to capture the texture of the leaves in the tree. It was inspiring to see how something so ordinary created mesmerizing and beautiful patterns.

Day 25 Inprogress Picture

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 18:01:02 UTC

Principle of Design - Contrast

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 20:18:08 UTC

For the contrast there is a disco-like movement in this piece. The blue and the white contrast in color but their shades also aesthetically please each other. It was lots of fun shading in the colors to give it a bouncy effect.

VA04 Day 2 Playdough

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-19 20:56:42 UTC

This art assignment was interesting. Being able to have more hands-on sculpting type of art intrigues me to learn more skills beyond blending and painting media that just go on paper.

VA04 Emphasis Day 10

nevaehnguyen — 2024-03-20 16:20:58 UTC

For the emphasis assignment I decided to focus on color. Rather than simply contrasting the colors I decided to make the color pop more by using markers. The blue being more prominent. Hence the emphasis.

VA04 DAY 11 Pattern

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-08 19:53:18 UTC

To represent pattern in this art project is the crochet grooves within the yarn that would be used to make the bag. To color and draw I used colored pencils.

VA04 DAY 12 VARIETY

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-08 20:09:10 UTC

The representation of variety within this art was shown with the different uses of space in lines and colors. it was also used to play with different colors and shapes that could be used in the making of thus functional art.

VA04 DAY 13 MOVEMENT

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-08 20:17:20 UTC

VA04 DAY 14 UNITY

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-08 20:23:54 UTC

The way unity was incorporated in this piece was rather than having the pattern sway to show the movement of the bank. It was drawn straight as more of a 2-d perspective.

VA04 DAY 15 BALANCE

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-08 20:30:38 UTC

The way balance was incorporated, was rather than give the bag realistic shape. I gave it a more circular unity shape. making a smaller circle into a bigger circle, and then having the pad design, looked like it was flipped close to symmetry. I use colored pencils for this project.

VA06 DAY 16 FINAL DESIGN

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-08 21:13:13 UTC

my final functional RP might look different from this final piece due to the grooves and a texture of the yarn that would be used to make it. I decided to redo emphasis and contrast in this art project. I used emphasis in the lining and made the colors contrast each other using colored pencils and watercolors. The sharp, thick lines represent the pattern within the work.

VA04 DAY 18

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-08 21:28:41 UTC

The best principle of design would probably be unity. It is a challenging principle, but one that can be often defined.

In Progress Final Photo

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-09 16:59:06 UTC

VA04 DAY 19-13 MASTERY

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-09 17:02:32 UTC

For this mastery, the main element focused was shape, and the main principle of design was movement. You can see the bag was made with curvature in mind. The way the straps blend into the bag shows free motion and the swing that would take part an actual use. The shape and movement compliment each other. this bag is used for every day or special occasion, or even just to the farmers market.

VA05 DAY 2 FASHION

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-15 17:16:47 UTC

In styling these shoes, I focused on the creativity of the ocean. In the major parts I put abstract waves. using shape from the seven elements of art to toe replicated a similar curve to seashell. For the seven principles of design, I focused on movement, given the abstract ways of the ocean, and the tentacles of a jellyfish. I also added an additional shoe charm clip that could bring more creativity to Toms shoes. The mediums used were combination of oil pastels and colored pencils.

VA05 DAY 2 INPROGRESS

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-15 17:17:14 UTC

VA06 DAY 4 CREATIVE

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-15 17:42:23 UTC

VA05 DAY 5 TATTOO

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-17 16:39:54 UTC

For this assignment, I conducted it almost exactly like how a proper tattoo appointment would be. are use the tattoo idea of illustrative with how I use certain hatching and cross hatching to shade in the tattoo. I had the “client” look at inspiration from Pinterest, and with two different photos I combined them into my own art style.

VA05 DAY 5 INPROGRESS

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-17 16:40:27 UTC

VA05 DAY 6 LANDSCAPE

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-17 17:13:35 UTC

A lot came together when dealing with practical trees, one of the main knowledge that I absorbed verity and branches, but all equally coming together to the thickness of the trunk. The joint process was very different, and there was a lot of hesitation to making sure that the thickness and preciseness of the lines were correct.

VA05 DAY 6 INPROGRESS

nevaehnguyen — 2024-04-17 17:13:59 UTC

VA05 Day 17 Merchandiser

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-08 21:21:27 UTC

for this project I use stacking and color. I grouped the items together and stacked the pants on top of the pencil case. for color, I kept the color scheme, very neutral, creams, whites, and greys.

VA05 Day 7 Sketching

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 20:52:33 UTC

I found a very interesting that the artist had so much fluidity in scribble. alone, each scribble has its own statement, but together it comes to portray a concise picture. it was honestly quite relaxing. I could see myself furthering my skills in this specific art genre.

VA05 Day 8-9 Upside-Down

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 21:50:57 UTC

beginning of this project, I understand that the main focus was to illustrate the shape scene rather than the object. concentrating on the shapes, made Sketching the artwork with ease. Unless I will let myself focus on the object and what I’m trying to interpret it to be then that’s when it felt more complicated. It is a great lesson that lots of parts of our are shapes and sizes so that it can be interpreted better.

VA05 Day 10 Blind-Drawing

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 21:58:16 UTC

I tried my best to not look at my paper when attempting this artistic experiment. Some of my artwork, I was surprised by how close I got into the actual image. It was actually very pleased with the work I made. Others I did happen to look for a second and question the spacing I when drawing.

VA05 Day 11-12 Drawing

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 22:22:49 UTC

I had chosen how to draw faces front view tutorial. Since this was to help further my drawing skills, I used the basics of what that video was trying to teach me and then to further it I added my own twist. For the customizations, I chose a younger looking character who is male with curly coiled hair. I found this to be a great opportunity to further my own customizations and get more comfortable with my own drawings.

Day 11-12 In Progress

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 22:23:26 UTC

VA05 Day 13 Photographers

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 22:28:16 UTC

For this photography assignment, I chose to use a horizontal dynamic. This photo was taken at a farm that my family and I went to. I had taken a picture of the landscape as the horses were right next to me. Reviewing this photo, I can see the different levels of composition that is in the sky and in the grass with the dirt.

VA04 Emphasis Day 10

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 22:46:34 UTC

For the emphasis assignment I decided to focus on color. Rather than simply contrasting the colors I decided to make the color pop more by using markers. The blue being more prominent

Day 20 Tutorial Watercolor

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 22:46:36 UTC

I chose the sectioned tutorial on watercolors. When learning the “gradient wash” technique it was so satisfying to watch the watercolors blend together in a uniformed way.

VA04 Pattern Day 11

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 22:46:38 UTC

For this pattern assignment I focused on the crochet pattern. The

VA05 Day 16 Basket

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 22:50:57 UTC

Jennifer Zurick does make money off of her basket making as her prices range from $500-$5000 for just one of her baskets. It can be obvious to infer that Ms. Zurick's business is not at international mogul level. Her basket making is at a lower level but it involves hand-made, high quality, time-given, hard working pieces. That is what the pricing is based on. Others might think the pricing for a basket made by Ms. Zurick is absurd, but with all that one basket entails, it is simply what Ms. Zurick has found to be of equal compensation.

VA05 Day 22-25 Mastery

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 23:34:31 UTC

this project has been able to let me express what I think could be a potential art career for myself. I also use composition, such as colors shapes, and even texture along with shading and shadows to convey a message through graphic design. It also allowed me to feel more comfortable with personal customizations to the artwork that I made. I very much enjoyed it and thought it was plenty of fun, especially because this was actually used for Springs Charter.

VA05 Day 22-25 Progress

nevaehnguyen — 2024-05-11 23:37:13 UTC