This is my 12x18 acrylic painting, done in the style of art nouveau, while using silver leaf. It is comprised of three sketches of three of my classmates. I then went in and filled each person in with different patterns. I then filled in the black frame with a white, ivy like, pattern. I painted the pattern into the purple spaces connecting to the frame, attempting to give off the illusion that the ivy is growing into the painting. I had a lot of problems with the silver leaf. It didn't stick in some areas, so I went in and scratched away some of it in order to establish some kind of pattern. I wished that I had more time to work with the silver leaf. It didn't turn out the way I wanted to.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ivy
This is my 12x18 acrylic painting, done in the style of art nouveau, while using silver leaf. It is comprised of three sketches of three of my classmates. I then went in and filled each person in with different patterns. I then filled in the black frame with a white, ivy like, pattern. I painted the pattern into the purple spaces connecting to the frame, attempting to give off the illusion that the ivy is growing into the painting. I had a lot of problems with the silver leaf. It didn't stick in some areas, so I went in and scratched away some of it in order to establish some kind of pattern. I wished that I had more time to work with the silver leaf. It didn't turn out the way I wanted to.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Precisionism Project
This is my 12x9 inch painting for the precisionism project. I found these chains and buttons backstage in the auditorium. I thought they looked cool. I made the frames by laying down tap and taping it off into three different sized spaces. I then sketched out the design and painted it using acrylic paint. I did many layers in order to make everything seem flat and 2D. I used a gradient on the pipe to pull in the viewer's eyes and establish a focal point. I had several problems with the larger chain. It was too flat and even I couldn't tell what it was. I used little white lines to establish detail. I hate precisionism and never want to do it again. I really like the way the colors came together and the way the lines came out.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Shepard Fairey
One of my favorite artists is Shepard Fairey. Whether you realize it or not, you have seen some of his art. He created that famous Obama Hope poster. He is really cool and best of all, he is from South Carolina!! Check him out.
Exit Through The Gift Shop
Hey everyone, you guys may have heard me talking with Brandt about this movie called Exit Through The Gift Shop. It is about Banksy, one of my favorite artists, and his art. I'm posting a link to the movie website and I strongly advise all of you to see this film.
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