We painted a picture with acrylic paint before Christmas break.  The hardest part was painting trees because you had to have the perfect brush storke.  This was a fun project and I really enjoyed it.  I really liked getting to paint whatever we wanted not just a certain subject.

This project was easy and quick to make.  First we drew a vanishing point and made all the lines go to it.  Then we started to design our board and paint it.  My favorite part of this project was playing the game itself.  Next time if I were to do this I would make the board 2 point perspective versus 1 point perspective.  This was successful because we practiced a lot before we actually made the project.  From doing this I learned how to make 3d objects and how to make thinngs look realistic.

1. Describe the process you went through to change your object into the correct perspective to create the drawing. This is when you were in the lab.  first we used photo shop and scale to change the size of the picture.  Doing this when we put it on paper then it looks 3d.

2. How did distorting and stretching the object allow for you to create a drawing that would look different to the viewer?

To draw this we used a grid transfer the drawing to another sheet of paper.  It made the picture look longer when you look from above and 3d when you look from an angle.

3. What were the most important concepts in the project to make it successful?

Colored pencils were used to shade the picture and give the picture values and shadows.  These key things would make or break your project.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Explain how you changed your photo in the lab to create a stencil.

First we used photo shop and tthreshold to make the object black and white.  Second we built a frame and made a collage in the back ground.  Then we drew the object on a bigger sheet of paper and lastly we spray painted the object onto the frame.

2. When creating the collage background explain your choices of colors, materials (magazine paper, books pages, etc), and placement. How does it relate to your topic? If no relation discuss general idea.

I choose pieces of paper randomly and put them onto the paper.  These have no relation but the general idea was to simply finish it.

3. Discuss the way positive and negative space was used to create your stencil.

The positive negative space was important in this project.  It made the project interesting and added importance

4. When using the xacto knife, explain the safety procedures, how to use the knife and any challenges you had to overcome while cutting.

When using the exacting knife we wanted to cut the paper away from us.  Also not towards any one else.  Some challenges were the curves on my car to cut and the interior of the car.

5. How was your experience with the spray paint? Discuss how color choice is important, placement of stencil, and any other concepts you noticed while creating this.

I enjoyed using the spray paint.  The color is important because if you chose the wrong colors then they could blend together.For some stencils there were only a couple of spaces you could put it because of size.

 

 

 

 

 

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1.     Describe the overall composition of your artwork (balance, unity, rhythm and movement).
This work has a lot of positive and negative space.  The balance between what was cut out and what was left on was equal.  It looks like the fish is swimming deeper and deeper into the water. 

  

2.     How did you add texture and contrast to your print? Is this important? Why?

The texture made the animal come alive and and pop out at you which makes it easier to see.  This is important because if it didn't it would look very plain.

3.     Explain how you used positive and negative space to show your image.

I used the positive and negative space very effectively because I made it so the water would be a background and the fish and seaweed would be the foreground.

4.     Describe the craftsmanship of your print. (How good the project is technically crafted)

This project was clean and quick to do.  All you had to do was cut out areas on a lino cut and then put ink on it and put it on paper.  

5.     Were you able to achieve depth by showing a foreground, middle ground and back- ground? Explain.

Yes because I made the fish the foreground, the seaweed the middle ground, and the water is the background.

6.     Explain your experience with Printmaking. What were the obstacles and advantages?

This is the first time I've ever done this project and it was fun.  My obstacles were picking out what animal to do because I the few I chose I really liked.  Some advantages were I am a neat person which helped make this project easier.