The Burning House

 

If my house was burning, I would take:

- Bag that is full of memories of a special person

- Photo album

- Netbook

- Phone

- Keys that contain

  - Neosporin

  - Swiss army knife 1

     - Pliers

     - LED flashlight

     - Knife

     - Saw

     - Phillips Screwdriver

     - Flathead Screwdriver

   - Swiss army knife 2

     - Knife

     - Bottle opener

     - Cork screw

     - Phillips Screwdriver

     - Flathead Screwdriver

   - Pocket tool

      - Scissors

      - Nail Filer

      - Knife

- My Backpack which contains everything else in this photo

   - School work

   - Wallet

      - Bandages

      - ID Cards

   - Camera that was a gift from friends

   - Sketchbook

   - Art supplies

Show-Worthy Photo

 

     In this photo, there are four flowers. Each flower has a different moment in a flower's life. There is emphasis on the flower in the center, representing the the outcome of each flower. It more defined and more focused compared to all of the other flowers. The other flowers are more transparent or are darkened. All of the flowers create a sense of movement throughout the piece.

     I believe this piece is 95% successful because... I just feel it in my stomach and I am very proud of it. However, the only part that bothers me is that the main focus is the center.

"Outside of the Box" Series

 

     In this series, I painted trash onto tree bark and placed it on different trees in different areas of my school. The main focus of these pieces is the trash and creates emphasis. The trees in these pieces also create movement and balance throughout the pieces. 

     I tried to represent the trash and pollution in our school and on a larger scale, the world and how it affects the plants and trees within our environment. I believe this was not as successful as it could be because I believe it does represent pollution well, but it does not work as a piece as a whole. I feel as though it could be better if there were different paintings for each tree.

A Truth About Someone

 

     In this photo, Christina is upset with Darrian. The other Christinas represent how she feels about the situation as well as her desires. Being upset with Darrian makes her feel lonely or sad and she wants them to makeup and be good friends. This is a representation of a person who does not show their real feelings to others and acts recklessly.

     This piece has lines, movement, balance, as well as repetition. There are lines in the concrete, balance in asymmetry and the number of figures, movement from each figure as well as the lines, and repetition in the figures.

     I believe this piece is very successful because I believe it conveys the true feelings of Christina. It may be be perceived as ghostly figures, however, most art is not "direct." So I believe this piece is successful.

In the Style of Diane Arbus

     This assignment focuses on Diane Arbus, in an attempt to copy her photography style. I believe this assignment was chosen in order to prevent us "over staging" our models because Diane Arbus's photography involves regular, everyday people. However, her shots make those people seem unnatural or awkward.

     As I looked through the photos of Diane Arbus, it seemed as though all of her photos were candid. I realized this because I love candid shots. When I attend parties, everyone complains about my candid shots because they look unnatural. For this photo, I had my friend sit and talk to me while I took shots whenever I felt it was necessary. I also bent my knees to be face level with her because Diane Arbus does a few up close head shots. There is also an emphasis on her eyes because that is usually the focal point of a person's face.

In the style of Todd Murphy

     For this assignment, we were told to find a photographer we liked, pick a photo, and copy the artist's style. I chose Todd Murphy (link below of his photo) because he mostly works with texture and beautiful sceneries. His style is also similar to mine, allowing me to build upon my choice of style.

     This is a photo of a tree, taken from an upward angle. This piece has a sense of balance due to all the many branches and not necessarily having a focal point.  Because it does not really have a focal point, the lines of the trees, create movement throughout the piece.

     I feel as though this piece was not all that successful because Todd Murphy seems to choose his lighting/weather very carefully, creating a different mood than what I had done. I had a limited amount of time, usually in the afternoon, resulting in a clear sky rather than the cloudy lighting. However, concerning editing, I believe this would be the best I could do.

Todd Murphy's Untitled, Sovereign Tree (kestrel branches)

My Adaptation

Warm and Cool