Passacaliga (8-expanding)

In a group, we were given a grid and a set of points to follow first. When we each finished with plotting the set of points, We then decided as a group to flip our page around and then plot the same points. We then connected those set of points and then set off on our own to make a pattern. We put our sheets together again to see where we wanted to layer our sheets. Lastly, we began to color in our sheets of paper with a color blocking effect. The end result was very satisfying for us all.

Color Assignment

 

This project was a fun one. For the top picture, our instructor played very unusual music and told us to paint with black and white tempera paint. Because of how crazy the music sound (it was something out of a horror film), my strokes were wild and very messy. You can see the various lines of where I used black and where I used white. The bottom picture was playing with lightness and darkness for complimentary colors. I chose red and green. I also made triangle shapes because of how cool it looks to flip them around by each other. I liked this assignment because i had fun mixing colors around.

Rhythm Sculpture

This project is quite overwhelming to look at, but I like that about it. I tried to replicate how a garden can look when we aren't focusing on one type of flower. At first, gardens are kind of like a huge blob of color, but as we start narrowing in on certain bits, we can start to identify the type of flower. The rhythm of my piece is definitely constant drum sounds. I started off with Popsicle sticks on the bottom, layered over with foam triangles and squares, then made spiral fuzzy wiring to go over that, and lastly added colorful flowers. I really like my colorful mess.

 

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Georgia O' Keefe Flower

 

 

We designed a flower by looking at it from a certain perspective, then duplicating that perspective on paper. I originally was looking through a tiny square when I was creating my perspective. When I began painting, I noticed how there are different hues of orange in the flower and tried to capture that by mixing colors together. The flower is the lightest in the middle and gets slightly darker around the edges. I had playing with color in this project as well as filling the open space with random lines. I think they add a sort of leafy texture to the painting. I definitely felt this flowers bright colors was a representation of who I am as a person.

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Internal Texture-Watercolor Techniques

This was one of our more delicious assignments. In class, we all brought a variety of food with different textures. We each got ourselves a plate, and tried the many types of food. We then painted what we felt the texture of the food tasted like. Starting from the top left: 1. Swedish fish: the texture was first almost powdery but then became soft and chewy. The waves represent the different textures that I felt all in one. 2. Carrot: When eating the carrot, there was a pattern of sweet and then more neutral hard bites so I made a pattern of a neutral green and then sweet pink color. The texture is both smooth and crunchy. 3. Cheeto: The cheeto was crunchy and had a salty cheesy flavor. I really felt orange was a fitting color for the texture (which it already is), so I made the majority orange. Bottom left: 1. Cucumber: Strong vinegar tastes overwhelmed my senses so I painted green and orange, and put plastic over the painting to create harsh and smooth texture I tasted. 2. Cookie: I started out with a rainbow background but then put salt over the top, and then flicked random colors over the salt. It came out much more dark but I felt this fit the strong taste of vanilla and its moist texture. 3. Brownie: This last one involved a faded swirl with colors of dark blue and purple. This represents the rich and soft texture of the brownie.

This project was both fun and tasty!

 

For the full tutorial, go to http://TayleeMorgan.blogspot.com 

Weaving

In this project, although the outcome isn't as pretty, I have to say it was rather hard to make. I started out by weaving pieces of fabric in and out of the string. I picked colors that reminded me of a watermelon because of how pretty pink and green look together. It was also still warm outside when I made it so I felt the color choice was appropriate. I wish I had used more materials to weave through as well, but it must have slipped my mind in the moment. I think this wasn't my best creation, but I did my best to make it fun.

Australian Aboriginal Art

Aboriginal art is one of the oldest forms of traditional art. It is mostly made with earthy colors, like reds and yellows and makes symbols with tiny dots. I decided to make my own that depicts my daily journey, which is sort of silly but still fun. You start on the bottom left-hand corner and then work your way to the top right. It should read "When I awake, I drink some water and eat some food. I head outside but am confused on what to do next. My day could go one way or another, but mostly I will be happy with what ever I pick. I relax, knowing that there is love in my heart, and in the end, I go to sleep knowing that it's going to be okay". Pretty cheesy I know, but that is for the most part how my day ends up. This project was both fun and expressive for me to create.

 

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