Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Altered Book Part IV
Almost done---need to do more texture on the outside of the N and maybe some watercolor behind the letters on the inside cover. Planning on finishing during class.
Altered Book Part III
Halfway done---going to go study for some things and come back.
Probably going to call my piece "Picture Book for the Blind"
Probably going to call my piece "Picture Book for the Blind"
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Altered Book Part II
Making progress! Going to focus a lot on the differences between physical and visual textures aka cut paper vs graphite and paint and whatnot.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Altered Book Part I
SO today was my first day of actual serious altering of my book. I had to move away from my original idea because I couldn't access a circle saw; what you see here has gone through these processes:
1. Headings of chapters cut out
2. Pages glued together will gel gloss
3. "NO" outline
4. "NO" cut with an X-Acto knife.
I apologize for the blurriness of the bottom photo.
Will continue to work on it tomorrow.
1. Headings of chapters cut out
2. Pages glued together will gel gloss
3. "NO" outline
4. "NO" cut with an X-Acto knife.
I apologize for the blurriness of the bottom photo.
Will continue to work on it tomorrow.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Andy Denzler
These are fantastic. I'm trying to comprehend his process for these oil paintings. It appears that he does a rough painting and then smooths/smudges it to create the blurred image. And if it is that simple, its still crazily difficult. I have a lot of respect for him especially for his ability to understand how the painting will look proportionally and visually before he blurs it.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Favorite Artist: Joshua Petker
I don't quite know the criteria for this assignment yet (and if we have gotten a handout someone please warn me now and I will be forever grateful), but I figured I'd start early just because I don't feel like doing homework for my other classes yet. I have quite a few favorite artists, but I've decided to go with the artist who's less well known (but in my opinion, deserves to be recognized A LOT more). My other favorite artists and favorite pieces are: Van Gogh (Starry Night), Dali (Galatea of the Spheres), Picasso (Portrait of Dora Maar), Man Ray (Untitled/Gold Lips), Duchamp (Bicycle Wheel and Prière de toucher)
I've been a big fan of Joshua Petker for a pretty long time now---starting from somewhere in late elementary school or early junior high. Here's a picture from his facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151122275521136):
JOSHUA PETKER
I've been a big fan of Joshua Petker for a pretty long time now---starting from somewhere in late elementary school or early junior high. Here's a picture from his facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151122275521136):
TECHNIQUES AND SUCH: Layers a two dimensional portrait over a three-dimensional portrait; uses bold colors and lines throughout. He's good at using neon colors while still keeping it classy. If you look at his works on his website, he also keeps things pretty consistent thematically. This is probably my favorite piece of his right now though.
CONCENTRATION THOUGHTS: I'm thinking of extending this "realistic portrait with a twist" vibe, and using brighter colors
Here are some more of his paintings for you to love and adore:
CONCENTRATION THOUGHTS: I'm thinking of extending this "realistic portrait with a twist" vibe, and using brighter colors
Here are some more of his paintings for you to love and adore:
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