Review Peers

http://arteducationballsm001.blogspot.com/

http://bojasc72.blogspot.com/

2.) ballsm001: Yes we had a few similar images, such as “Convergence” and “Yellow Jesus” I think we decide on the same images because of the imagery they both possessed. “Convergence” was huge, but was so stunning to look at, and the “Yellow Jesus” was just eye catching because of the history behind the imagery but the figure of Jesus was so abstract.

bojasc72: In project #1 we did not have any similar pictures; she has a different style than me and I don’t expect everyone to be the same. But project #2 the “Nomad” painting by James Rosenquist was what we had in common. I agreed that the colors and the 3D aspect of it drew me in. It was just a very well done piece that caught both of our attentions.

3.) ballsm001: I like the piece “Child’s Blue Wall” by Jim Dine, because it was a piece that got my attention at the Albright-Knox but I decided on other paintings to use. It just so simple but with the addition of the light it reminds me of my childhood bedroom, just like how Dine used his son’s room as inspiration.

bojasc72: I like the use of the cat as “texture” because the picture alone made me imagine the feel of the cat. Also, the picture of the tiger’s eyes for “emphasis” was very striking because of the contrast of the bright blue eyes to the lighter fur of the tiger. In project #2, I like the piece “The Marvelous Sauce” by Jehan Georges Vibert. It was a very well done painting because it was so detailed. The men in the painting looked life like, almost as if it was a photograph and not a painting. It showed me just how talented the artist Vibert was.

4.) I did find it refreshing to look at both blogs and their projects because there is only so much that I look at during my time doing my own homework. I like to see other people’s take on art, mainly because it expands my horizon. I found it very valuable because I got to see more examples of fine art and how my peers viewed them.

 5.) I did find them helpful. It gave me the feedback that I need to go on from here and have a better understanding that my process of work is the right one. It’s always good to hear what people have to say, because it keeps me honest with myself. Whether the criticism is good or not, I know how people feel about it now. 

1. I grew up playing basketball my entire life, and as a Native American, it's a sport that is very popular at home. I played with a youth basketball team since I was 8 years old, called the "Native American Youth Organization". I created this logo as the new face of the basketball organization, because the original one was getting outdated. So I was approached to make a logo and here it is. 

2. I knew the logo needed a few things, like the basketball, headdress and the symbol in between. The symbol is the "Hiawatha" belt, a symbol that stands for all the nations of the Iroquois. I incorporated them all together to become unified as one eye-catching logo. The Hiawatha belt had to be purple because that's just what it is, but I used the bright orange for the basketball to get it to stand out even more. 

3. The most important discovery I made was my process of drawing. I've all ways been a drawer, but for something this special to me I wanted to do a good job on it so I worked on it for awhile. I went through a lot of rough drafts before I settle with this one, but over the process i discovery my technique of detail, especially with the headdress.

4. The most important thing I learn was make it memorable. Companies and groups don't want a logo that's not going to catch a viewer's eye. I had this thought in mind the entire time. The videos were of some help, but my motivation was my old team.didn't want the basketball organization I played with for so many years to not look good. They loved it so I'm happy.  

Art Galley Visit #1

Romare Bearden, "Return of the Prodigal Son", Mixed Media and Collage on Canvas, 4 ft x 5 ft, 1967

This piece of work really leave an impression on me. I think it looks so cool and unique. I think this artist went out of the box and really wanted to say something with this work. I really think it is cool how the artist used different mediums to make people. I think this would take a lot of hard work and patience and I can appreciate that.

Giacomo Balla, "Dramismo di un Cane al Guinzaglio (Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash)", Oil on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 3 ft, 1912.

This picture leaves an impression on me because I really enjoy the technique the artist used to show the dog in motion. I think this would be very difficult to do and really appreciate the effort that was put into it. I also like the black and white.
Marisol, "Baby Girl", Wood and Mixed Media, 6.5 ft x 2.5 ft, 1963

I want to learn more about this piece of work. I think the big baby is kind of scary looking and I wonder why there is also a little baby doll on its leg. The two seem really random and I am not sure what the artist is trying to portray.
Tom Wesselmann, "Still Life #20", Mixed Media, 3 ft x 4 ft, 1962

This piece of work makes me want to learn more about it. I want to know why there is food and beverages painted and a sink connection to it with a medicine cabinet. I do not get how they are related and would like to know why the artist connected the two.
Philip Elliot, "Shelocta, Pa", Oil on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft, 1943

I want to know more about this picture. I want to know what is under the bride. I want to know why one house is on the other side of the bridge and why this man is walking all alone. I also want to know how he is reading a newspaper and walking at the same time. There are so many questions that come to mind when I look at this.
Adam Swift, "Niagara Falls", Oil Rubout on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft, 1943

I feel a connection to this work because I am from Niagara Falls. The falls is one of my favorite things in this area and I really enjoy going to walk around at the falls. I think most people take it for granted but I really enjoy this great wonder we live so close to.
John Wesley "George Washington and Three Indians", Oil on Canvas, 5 ft x 5 ft, 1963

I feel a connection with this piece of art work because I am Native American. I also did a thesis paper on The Pickering Treaty which was a treaty between the Seneca Nation and George Washington so this picture represents this to me.
Emile Fu, "Fishhawk", Acrylic on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 3 ft, 2009

This picture left an impression on me because I really enjoy the colors used in it. I love the bright color of the bird and fish and that they are the same. I also enjoy the background colors as well.
Paul Gauguin, "The Yellow Christ", Oil on Canvas, 3 ft x 2.5 ft, 1889.

I feel a connection with this work because I believe in Jesus Christ and really enjoy learning his story. To me this picture depicts people following him and I consider myself a follower of Jesus Christ as well.

Art Making/Material Exploration #1: Exploring Value and The Subtractive Color Theory

1. Discuss what you thought about creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel.

I think creating the value scale was more difficult then creating the color scale. It was hard for me to determine how to shade each box. The color wheel was easier because I have known these colors since I was a child. I also enjoyed mixing the colors, it reminded me of being a little kid again.

2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why?

I prefer to work with the color wheel for the same reasons as I mentioned above. However, I believe working with the value scale would be very interesting even though it is a little harder than the color wheel.

3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies?

To me the most important discovery from the value scale would have to be learning all the different shades one pencil can create. I would not really call it a discovery with the color wheel because I have known this from before but I do consider the mixing of the primary colors to make the secondary colors very important.

4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?

I think both videos provided a lot of information. I think the most important information I learned from the first video was that the color wheel was created as a convenient way to explain how colors relate to each other. I also learned that complimentary colors help each other stand out more when they are next to each other and dull each other down when they are mixed. Both these methods are commonly used by artists. The second video was interesting but explained simple things that most people already know. I guess the most important thing that the video reviewed for me was that primary colors can not mix from anything else and that secondary colors are the medium between the two primary colors next to each other.

Color Theory and Emotional Effects

1. Color is the appearance of something based on the quality of light reflected on to it, in addition to the elements brought together to form appearance we all associate with colors. Brighter colors such as yellow, orange and red all receive better light quality and have pigments that are more vibrant. Blue, Purple, and black receive less light and the pigments do not come out as much without the presence of light. Our emotions can be tied in with color also, as brighter colors tend to liven and energize us, while darker colors block our energy and tend to keep us sad.
2. After watching the "Color" video, it was interesting to find out in the early stages paint was kept in pig's bladders as a way to keep the paint from drying. I would have never expected that. Although paint in pig's bladders wasn't very reliable, once the metal tube came about, paint became more durable and was able to be carried outside the studio. Now painters could easily paint outdoor settings without the hassle of the primitive pig bladder containers.
3. The biggest impact the "Color" video showed me was just how light can change the way color is seen by the human eye. One little change of light, whether it be lighter or darker, can change the way we see the color and actually feel.
4. After watching the "Feelings" video, it was interesting to find out just how much of an impact Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa had on society. The narrator made a good point that Mona Lisa was no saint or religious figure, but with the impact of the painting we was made out to be one. Not very many paintings can cause such an impact on society, and paintings like this one are few and far between. Just the colors and lighting of the painting made it seem so life like. Without the detail that Da Vinci put into it, the Mona Lisa would have never been as much of a world icon as it is know today.

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• Form: the purple ball shows the 3D and volume an element.
• Line: the hockey sticks are straight to show what a line looks like.
• Shape: the cup is an enclosed object that puts an emphasis on the outer rim of the cup for a 3D affect.
• Color: The lacrosse stick was used to show the brightness of the yellow on the black bed.
• Texture: the walk way is made of stone and concrete, giving it a rough texture.
• Space: the area in between the houses shows the element of space.
• Value: the difference in the colors on the two sandals shows the aspects of lightness and darkness.
• Emphasis: this photo was taken in Las Vegas at the Stratosphere. The background of the sky really brings the viewer's eye to the structure.
• Balance: the beer cans show unity and equal weight and structure.
• Harmony: the DVD rack shows the smooth transition as they are stacked on each other.
• Variety: The multiple picture frames show different shapes and sizes.
• Movement: This picture was taken at a Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavs basketball game. The quick play of the players shows movement on the picture.
• Rhythm: The butterflies come in a pattern one right after another, showing rhythm.
• Proportion: This photo was taken at a Toronto Blue Jays game in Toronto. The size of the players is directly affected by the size of the stadium as a whole.
• Unity: This is a picture of a team, all with the same track suits on. The purple track suits show just how a big group of individuals can come together to look unified.

First Post

1. How was the process of creating the GMail account and setting up the Blog?

The process of creating my Gmail account was really easy. I never heard of GMail before and was not sure how to use it. It was easy to create by following the steps and just going through the steps on google. Setting up my Blog was even easier. I have also never had a blog or never have I had to set one up so I did not know what to expect. This was an easier process than I thought it would of been.

2. What do you expect to learn in this course?

I have already learned many interesting things I did not know about art from this class just from the readings. I think I will learn more than I originally thought. I have already become more interested in the subject and actually enjoy doing the readings, which I can not say for all my classes. I think it has something to do with me being a history major and enjoying learning about the past. I think I will learn a lot from this class about art that I never even knew about.

3. How do you feel about taking an online course

I think taking this online course will be hard but rewarding. I think I learn easier sometimes this way instead of being bored and not paying attention in a lecture class. This class will have more work and be more interactive since it is online. I think I will gain more from this online course then a course that was not online. This is my first online course so it might be hard for me to get used to at first but once I do I think I will truly enjoy it and gain more knowledge of art.