https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc Made with the best of intentions en-us 2016-12-15 20:55:40 UTC 2025-11-15 00:44:31 UTC hello@padlet.com bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/143957486 In this project, I thought of the word "quebrar," which means "to break" in Spanish. When I thought of 13, I thought of bad luck. So, I wanted to use the backdrop of trees and the broken and fractured nature of humans. At the beginning, I used Dr. Martin ink to create a vibrant blue background. After, I used a stylus and black ink to create the human face and tree. I entangled the roots and branches of a single tree with a human face, as a reference to the unfortunate fate of the human. ]]> 2016-12-15 20:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/143957486 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144541350 In this piece, I wanted to challenge myself and create a loose piece. I usually paint with exact and precise lines when using watercolor; this time, I used Dr. Martin ink to create a loose background and open space for the fish. With a loose hand, I quickly painted the bodies of two fish and used many vibrant, warm colors. I also made sure to draw the viewers' eyes to the bottom of the righthand corner, straying away from the middle of the piece. ]]> 2016-12-21 01:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144541350 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144541408 2016-12-21 01:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144541408 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144541413 Because this is the Field Museum Piece, I concentrated on the Asian exhibit.  I embraced my Korean background, choosing traditional Korean dress as my subject.  The dress is called a "hanbok," which is carefully handmade with vibrant silks and patterns.  I wanted to portray the same brilliance of color in the piece; I used Prismacolor colored pencils to maintain the wide array of colors.  The technical designs and structure of the dress were successful; I made sure that the proportions of the figure were correct. I struggled with developing a background in this piece; I began with a yellow and orange watercolor wash, which seemed minimal compared to the vibrant dress. As a result, I went back in with a blue colored pencil to bring out the cool colors of the dress. 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17:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144618828 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144619044 2016-12-21 17:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144619044 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144619170 2016-12-21 17:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144619170 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144619552 In this piece, I connected the aquatic and floral scenes of the Botanic Gardens. To become more comfortable with the free flow of color, I laid down loose washes of purple and blue. After, I went in with colored pencil to define the flowers and create intertwined green-yellow stems. Next time I work on a piece like this, I hope to use more color and bring more movement.]]> 2016-12-21 17:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144619552 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144620080 2016-12-21 17:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144620080 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144620197 This is the second 4x4 piece, where we focused on the body.  In this piece, I challenged myself by using a pose with many angles and joints, which would help me develop skills in shadows and creases.  I used complementary colors of blue, yellow, purple, and orange.  This piece helped me become more comfortable with large pieces since I incorporated all sides of the 4x4 board. ]]> 2016-12-21 17:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144620197 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144620551 Because I have not used soft chalk pastels many times, I challenged myself by creating a landscape piece.  I focused on the horizontal movement of the pastels.  This piece helped me develop movement with color.  I tried not to blend with my fingers too much in order to keep the vibrancy of the colors. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144620551 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144621134 In this piece, I concentrated on creating patterns and depth with only black and white.  I also wanted to focus on negative space and how to incorporate the white effectively into the piece. However, I should have developed the background more to divide the negative space. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144621134 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144621684 Because I have not created pieces with black backgrounds before, I wanted to challenge myself by using white colored pencil on black. This helped me develop highlights and understand the structure of the face, using different shades of white. I also made sure to incorporate the stark black color into the face to create effective shadows. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144621684 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144621941 This piece began with only a pair of eyes and a white background, making it look bleak. I went back in with vibrant watercolor to bring the eyes to life. I also added petals of flowers to frame the face. After, I used white and blue colored pencil to highlight the eyes. This piece helped me in developing color and incorporating atypical colors into the face. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144621941 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144622233 When I thought of the title, I thought of a clash between a colored world and a bleak, black-white world. I used vibrant Dr. Martin watercolor in the clouds and sky, slowing darkening the colors as they reached the gray mountains. I kept the upper righthand corner open with bright yellows to draw viewers' eyes to that spot. This piece also helped me in finishing pieces in a quick process and becoming more efficient with color blending. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144622233 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144622768 2016-12-21 18:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144622768 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144622878 This was my first 4x4 piece on the Masonite boards at the beginning of the semester. I initially struggled with developing a background but eventually found an effective subject matter. The piece took trial and error, especially the division between black-blue and light blue. The piece was a challenge for me because I was not used to painting on large areas. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144622878 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144623473 This was my second pastel piece. I challenged myself by using white subject matter, which forced me to develop different shades of white and not become carried away with highlights. I enjoyed blending the blue and white to create reflections in the lake. I hope to create an aquatic piece with pastels later. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144623473 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144623731 When I thought of growth, I thought of vines growing on a brick wall, which became my initial subject matter. I used different colored bricks to bring more vitality to the piece. The piece seemed to lack a particular subject area, so I added a rabbit to viewers' eyes to the bottom righthand corner. I challenged myself by developing the fur of the rabbit. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144623731 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144624170 Instead of painting a typical portrait, I challenged myself by using the chiaroscuro technique, by focusing on shadows and highlights of the face. I added streaks of red to complement the shadows, which brought more unity to the piece. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144624170 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144624411 I wanted to paint an organic cityscape by using vibrant colors rather than stark blacks, blues, and whites. I enjoyed painting the reflections in on the dewy roads, but I struggled with developing the shapes and shadows of the city buildings. However, I made sure that each color complemented one another. I hope to create another cityscape piece and become more skillful with clean lines]]> 2016-12-21 18:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144624411 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144624759 In this piece, I focused on using soft pastels to create figures. I challenged myself by using a light blue and developing different shades of the blue. I incorporated the purple and reds of the background into the body figure. In addition, this piece helped me become more comfortable with the movement of soft pastels. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144624759 bso1 https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144625269 I began this piece with a strong colored pencil drawing of a woman's side profile. Because the background was empty, I went back in with purple, pink, and blue colored pencil, which complemented the purple-blue eyeshadow. I wanted to create an illusion of smoke, which contributed to the globular designs in the background. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bso1/z10vv2knfolc/wish/144625269