Saturday, December 10, 2016

Week 15 // Art Gallery Visit #3: Self-Portraits Art Making/Material Exploration Blog

-- INSPIRATION PIECES --
Title: Self-portrait
Creator: Dmitry D. Zhilinsky
Year: 1993
Dimensions: 52.3 x 72.3 cm
Medium: Oil on fiberboard

Title: Self portrait
Creator: Stella Brown
Year: circa. 1934
Dimensions: w39.1 x h49.5 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas

 
Title: Self-portrait with hat and veil
Creator: Paula Modersohn-Becker
Year: 1906/1907
Dimensions: w798 x h896 cm (framed)
Medium: Oil on canvas

-- MY PIECE --

-- QUESTIONS --

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?
I selected the inspiration pieces because I wanted my portrait to look realistic but not too realistic. I also took inspiration of the strokes in the inspiration pieces. I like how they're well done but not super realistic.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?
I selected acrylic paint on a cork-like board to do my portrait. I chose acrylic paint because it is easy to blend and I feel comfortable painting with them. It is my favorite media to work with. I also added cloth to the background to add texture.

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?
At first, I really could not get my face right. I had trouble trying to make it look like me because I did not copy the photograph of myself completely instead I took inspiration from my photograph. I had trouble perfecting my nose. I felt awkward creating a self portrait.

4. How does this piece represent you?
This piece represents me because it is definitely my style of painting. I like how I used the close in the background because it reminds me of my style.

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?
Shape/form
Color
Value
Texture
Balance

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?
Yes! It was very hands-on and fun. I really enjoyed it.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?
I am not a huge fan of it, because I don't think I'm too great at art but I did try my best so I think I did pretty good for that. 



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