Storytelling through line

Examples

My Thoughts

This is one of my favorite memories of my dog, Helly. She was 2 or 3 years old when she was chasing the hailstones. The waving line is her as she ran around almost like a blur. The zigzagging lines are the grass and the circles the hailstones she was chasing.

Sketchbook: Incomplete Line

Emiliano Ponzi 1978 

Example

Carmen, 2015

https://www.emilianoponzi.com/portfolio/carmen/

Discussion

I chose this piece because of use of incomplete line. Ponzi makes it seem like there is two dancers, one that is obviously seen and the other dancer assisting her.

Sketchbook: Thick line

Roy Lichtenstein, 1923-97 Pop Art

Example

Brush stroke, 1965

http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/lichtenstein-brushstroke-p07354

Discussion

The thick line in this piece is used to give not only the shadows but also the showing where the movement is going.

Sketchbook: Geometric or Mechanical Shapes

 

Wassily Kandinsky, 1866-1944 Expressionism

Example

Gravitation 1935

 

http://www.wassilykandinsky.net/work-372.php

Discussion

I chose this piece because I like the comforting colors of this painting. They give it this night sky feel with the bright city lights and posts. 

Sketchbook: Biomorphic/Organic Shapes

Joan Miro, 1893-1983 Surrealism, Dada

Examples

Harlequins Carnival, 1924-25

http://www.joan-miro.net/harlequins-carnival.jsp

Discussion

I choose this piece because I like the variety of biomorphic shapes that really give you the sense of movement. 

Mola Art

1. Mola

 

http://static3.artspan.com/member/ritsmith/1200/156842.jpg

2. Origin

Mola used to be body paint art that the Kuna Indians would put on themselves before the Spanish arrived to Panama.

3. Characteristics

  Mola is made by cutting into the top layers to reveal the several layers below. They use a combination of natural and geometric shapes.

4. Function

Now the Mola is made on dresses and tapestries by Kuna women.

5. Rita Smith

Rita smith, is a native to Panama, living there for 24 years, an economist, and business woman in the US for more than 5 years. She was taught sewing by her mother and developed a deep love for textiles. She helps the Kuna people sell their craft and has become their main source of income.

Interpretational Factors

1. Cultural 

In different cultures there obviously will be different interpretations and feelings associated with certain colors and symbols. Example being, in Western culture green is a color associated with money and envy, and in Chinese when a man wears a green hat it mean their wife has cheated on them.

2. Natural Symbols

 These symbols are easily understood beyond language barriers such as trees for nature and fire as heat or danger.

3. Color

Color can mean different things when it comes to different cultures. For example, the color white in Western culture means purity, peace and cleanliness. Meanwhile in Eastern and Asian culture the color white means death, and used as a color for funerals while also having the meaning of purity. 

Historical Shape

 1. Assignment Discussion

In this assignment, we were required to reinterpret a piece of famous artwork of our choice using only shapes.

2. Original Artwork

"Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh made in 1889

3. Reinterpreted Artwork

4. Why this artwork?

I'm familiar with Van Gogh's work and wanted to work with his paintings for that reason. I  like the thickness of the painting's brush strokes and the expression that Van Gogh has in his paintings.

5. Ideas

As soon as I looked at the piece I thought "triangles and lots of angles".

6. Best Part of My Artwork: What do you like the most?

What I like the most of my artwork is how I interpreted the tree by overlapping the triangles.

Introduction

 

 1. "Introduction"

I'm Daniela Garcia. I've lived in Yuma for almost my whole life. I graduated Yuma High School on May 22, 2015 and am attending my first year at AWC.

2. "Sample of My Artwork"

3. "My Artwork"

I mainly stick to pencil drawing, and on occasion I'll paint.

4. "Favorite Art"

Does speed-paints on YouTube count? In all seriousness, my favorite type of art in landscape paintings. Why? Because i have a small grasp on painting and am terrible at drawing/thinking of landscapes.

5. "Major"

Currently I am pursuing a Major in Studio Art, but i'm not quite sure if its what i want.

6. "Class Goals"

My class goal is to put my all into each project and get a better grasp of 2D art.

7. "Vacation Spot"

My favorite vacation spot is Ensenada, Baja California because of how nice the weather is in the spring. Camping by the beach is my favorite, the water warms up just right in the afternoon for swimming and at night you can hear the seals barking.

8. "Pet"

I have a white, blue eyed cat named Sully. Sully is usually found in my room or out adventuring. He doesn't like many people, but I think he's warming up some.

9. "More About Me"

I spend most of my time on the internet browsing through sites like YouTube, tumblr and Deviant-Art.