Pencil Shape Groupings
This assignment required two drawings of three shapes. The shapes that were given to me are provided below, a sphere, prism, and an orthotope. I was required to draw two drawings, one in colored pencil and another in regular pencil. I enjoyed the color pencil drawings because it required color and different blending techniques.
Still Life Pencil Drawing
Self Evaluation:
1) My composition consists of a telephone, basket, two glass bottles, and a ball. I think that this was a successful composition because I defined the different objects in the piece and outlined each object.
2) Yes, I used different values depending on what areas were lighter or darker. I added dark shadings near the edges of objects to show that the object was facing the view.
3) As I practiced, I got to really feel how to control the pencil and that helped me create the piece.
4) I used a curved technique for the round objects to show on paper that they are round. I also added shading to show the different dark areas needed to define an object.
5) When applied it can give dimension to the objects and will give the objects more visual representation.
6) If I could recreate my pieces I would have added more definition to the glass bottles.
1) My composition consists of a telephone, basket, two glass bottles, and a ball. I think that this was a successful composition because I defined the different objects in the piece and outlined each object.
2) Yes, I used different values depending on what areas were lighter or darker. I added dark shadings near the edges of objects to show that the object was facing the view.
3) As I practiced, I got to really feel how to control the pencil and that helped me create the piece.
4) I used a curved technique for the round objects to show on paper that they are round. I also added shading to show the different dark areas needed to define an object.
5) When applied it can give dimension to the objects and will give the objects more visual representation.
6) If I could recreate my pieces I would have added more definition to the glass bottles.
In progress pictures
Compositional sketches
Final Pen Drawing
1) I think that this is is a successful composition because.
2) Texture and patterns are important in a good composition because certain patterns may camouflage with the surrounding areas.
3) Value is important in this project because value creates shading and realistic images.
4) I think my technique is good because I used patterns that would not overlap.
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2) Texture and patterns are important in a good composition because certain patterns may camouflage with the surrounding areas.
3) Value is important in this project because value creates shading and realistic images.
4) I think my technique is good because I used patterns that would not overlap.
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Final Prismacolor
1) I created unity in this piece because I drew one butterfly in different areas on the page. This created repetition and brought the piece together. This also creates movement through the colors shown by drawing your eyes to each corner.
2) I used value to create dimension by adding shadowing on the butterflies. This is important because it helps shape the objects in the overall piece.
3) By using exaggerated colors, I achieved a piece that catches attention and it doesn't look dull.
4) I think that the craftsmanship of the overall project is good because I achieved my goal by making the overall shape of the butterfly look like it is popping out. This image effect creates a visual appeal that draws the eyes to the piece.
5) Yes, I added depth because I chose the black background to make the butterflies pop out on the paper.
6) I loved using the prismas because they blended beautifully and none of the colored pencils were dull. An obstacle that I faced while using them was that I was not able to erase them easily if I made a mistake because they are so vivid.
2) I used value to create dimension by adding shadowing on the butterflies. This is important because it helps shape the objects in the overall piece.
3) By using exaggerated colors, I achieved a piece that catches attention and it doesn't look dull.
4) I think that the craftsmanship of the overall project is good because I achieved my goal by making the overall shape of the butterfly look like it is popping out. This image effect creates a visual appeal that draws the eyes to the piece.
5) Yes, I added depth because I chose the black background to make the butterflies pop out on the paper.
6) I loved using the prismas because they blended beautifully and none of the colored pencils were dull. An obstacle that I faced while using them was that I was not able to erase them easily if I made a mistake because they are so vivid.
Final Printmaking
1) I think that I tried my best with the printmaking unit. I don't think it is my best work but I did learn a lot from the process. I realize that printmaking is a lot harder than it looks.
2) I used texture, harmony, and balance by adding many different colors that don't clash together and create a piece that is hard to see but you can tell what I was going for throughout the process.
3) If I could recreate my pieces I wouldn't be as sloppy with the overall paint and I would be more careful with the placement of the paint on the page. Overall, I think that I learned a lot and that is what matters regardless of the fact that this piece isn't my best.
2) I used texture, harmony, and balance by adding many different colors that don't clash together and create a piece that is hard to see but you can tell what I was going for throughout the process.
3) If I could recreate my pieces I wouldn't be as sloppy with the overall paint and I would be more careful with the placement of the paint on the page. Overall, I think that I learned a lot and that is what matters regardless of the fact that this piece isn't my best.
Final Clay Project
1)The craftsmanship of my sculpture is pretty neat and well executed. There is a bit of the plate that broke off and some of the brush strokes on the cake detailing are bold but I think I executed the assignment well.
2)The most difficult part of this project was trying to make the icing look like icing and figuring out a way for it to look good. I think that I accomplished that goal.
3)My color choices are traditional to the cakes original colors so yes, I do think that I successfully chose the right colors. I also think that my subtle purple color for the plate looks really good with my other items.
4)Yes, I think my sculpture is interesting from all views because it has different dimensions and looking at the cake even from the back will show a great view of the strawberry on the top.
5)The differences in making a sculpture and drawing something in 2D is that drawing is easier and isn't as hands on to getting what you want. You have to really work with your hands to get the outcome you want and another difference is that building a sculpture can be more fun because you get to be more creative with what you are making.
6)I created textures by using coffee grains for the cake. I pressed the coffee grains into the clay and would later burn off in the kiln but it gave my clay a nice effect.
7)Yes, because my colors and design of the cake were very traditional just like the edible cake itself.
8)If I were to complete this project again, I wouldn't have used coffee grains because they got moldy and gross after a while and they didn't give me the exact texture that I wanted. I would have used a needle tool and poked holes into the clay itself to give the clay a more defined texture.
2)The most difficult part of this project was trying to make the icing look like icing and figuring out a way for it to look good. I think that I accomplished that goal.
3)My color choices are traditional to the cakes original colors so yes, I do think that I successfully chose the right colors. I also think that my subtle purple color for the plate looks really good with my other items.
4)Yes, I think my sculpture is interesting from all views because it has different dimensions and looking at the cake even from the back will show a great view of the strawberry on the top.
5)The differences in making a sculpture and drawing something in 2D is that drawing is easier and isn't as hands on to getting what you want. You have to really work with your hands to get the outcome you want and another difference is that building a sculpture can be more fun because you get to be more creative with what you are making.
6)I created textures by using coffee grains for the cake. I pressed the coffee grains into the clay and would later burn off in the kiln but it gave my clay a nice effect.
7)Yes, because my colors and design of the cake were very traditional just like the edible cake itself.
8)If I were to complete this project again, I wouldn't have used coffee grains because they got moldy and gross after a while and they didn't give me the exact texture that I wanted. I would have used a needle tool and poked holes into the clay itself to give the clay a more defined texture.