Simbolic Map
About this project: After learning about symbolism and allegory in class we had to make a symbolic map. We used watercolor pencils to create the final map after we brainstormed and made a draft in our notebooks first. We had to include different aspects of our life and things that we liked. For example, I painted 14 stars to represent how old I am; I made a karma island to represent in what I believe in, I made mountains that represent the college I want to go. There is also a boat that represents my brother and sister.
Reflection: I thought this project was really interesting. I really liked looking for symbols that will describe me. It was kind of difficult at first, because there are so many things I love and so many things that I would have loved to include in this map but at the end I had to choose the most important ones. Symbolism is really important for art so I thought it was a good way of making use of this art technique. My biggest weakness was using the water color pencils because the symbols were most of the time really little so I needed lots of precision and details. It was hard because most of the items the painted leaked and could smudge everything.
Reflection: I thought this project was really interesting. I really liked looking for symbols that will describe me. It was kind of difficult at first, because there are so many things I love and so many things that I would have loved to include in this map but at the end I had to choose the most important ones. Symbolism is really important for art so I thought it was a good way of making use of this art technique. My biggest weakness was using the water color pencils because the symbols were most of the time really little so I needed lots of precision and details. It was hard because most of the items the painted leaked and could smudge everything.
Bedroom Perspective
About this project: After learning about perspective in class we were supposed to draw our bedroom using and applying everything learned. We created this bedroom by using first the horizon line, which is the level of the viewers eye and also using the vanishing point, which is the point where lines come together on the horizon. By using perspective the room gets the feeling of deepness and altitude. You can see how objects that are further away are smaller too.
Reflection: I think this was a fun project to do. Learning first about perspective was really important and it helped me understand better why things were like that. I thought it was an awesome way to put in practice what we learned and to show our different rooms because this is actually how my room looks like in way. I think what could have improve my work was a little bit more detail.
Reflection: I think this was a fun project to do. Learning first about perspective was really important and it helped me understand better why things were like that. I thought it was an awesome way to put in practice what we learned and to show our different rooms because this is actually how my room looks like in way. I think what could have improve my work was a little bit more detail.
Justin Bieber Sketch
About this project: this sketch was my favorite sketch. I decided to make a collage about Justin Bieber but I didn’t wanted to be just a simple collage of random photos. The theme of my collage was that dreams really do come true. The first image on the top left corner is a picture that says Justin Bieber: he´s only 16, 3 albums, 1 book, sold out concerts, tons of awards, 8 music videos, millions of fans. (This was from last year so right now he has a lot more accomplishments including his new movie). Then, in the top right corner there’s a picture of Justin when he was a baby playing guitar and how much he has changed. It says dreams really do come true. This collage also has photos of his fans, of his sold out concert in Madison square garden (which he sold out in 22 minutes by the way) and basically how far he´s come. At the bottom it says his famous quote: " there´s gonna be times when people tell you, you can’t live our dreams, this is what I tell them: Never Say Never"
Reflection: Everyone should know this by now...... but I AM OBSSESED WITH JUSTIN BIEBER. Seriously, it´s like I’ve never been this obsessed with a celebrity before. I enjoyed so much doing this sketch because I could do it of someone I really love and admire. I spend most of time watching his videos and photos so I figured making a sketch about him would be a good idea. I loved searching for his photos and specially of the ones that showed how much he has changed and that showed he is a living prove that dreams really do come true. Looking for this kind of pictures made realize how proud I am of how far he´s gotten. (I sound as a mom) I’ve been a fan of Justin Bieber since his first song came out when everyone thought he sounded like a girl, so actually seeing how far he´s come and how much he has achieve makes me feel proud haha. Justin Bieber is my inspiration. NEVER SAY NEVER♥
Reflection: Everyone should know this by now...... but I AM OBSSESED WITH JUSTIN BIEBER. Seriously, it´s like I’ve never been this obsessed with a celebrity before. I enjoyed so much doing this sketch because I could do it of someone I really love and admire. I spend most of time watching his videos and photos so I figured making a sketch about him would be a good idea. I loved searching for his photos and specially of the ones that showed how much he has changed and that showed he is a living prove that dreams really do come true. Looking for this kind of pictures made realize how proud I am of how far he´s gotten. (I sound as a mom) I’ve been a fan of Justin Bieber since his first song came out when everyone thought he sounded like a girl, so actually seeing how far he´s come and how much he has achieve makes me feel proud haha. Justin Bieber is my inspiration. NEVER SAY NEVER♥
Maria Emilia R. 10 E.