As they all say, all good things must come to an end. Now that I have completed all ten of my paintings and my project report, my project is completed. I feel that I have successfully connected with Human Ingenuity and I look forward to presenting my paintings in two weeks. Wish Me Luck!
It was not my original idea to make this painting so uncomfortable, but I’m choosing to leave it how it is. Therefor, this is my last painting.
This here is my tenth painting. It is a work in progress. I would like to change how the shoulders look, but I do like the carefree style I’m using.
This past week I have worked on and completed my ninth piece. At the beginning of the painting I was sure how to organize my thoughts; I knew what I wanted to say but I didn’t know how to say it. Finally I chose to paint three panels with a flower on each, but the third flower was a dandelion which is actually considered a weed. I wanted to tell a story through the panels. I tried to say, “no matter how beautiful I am or try to be, I will never be a flower. I will always be a weed.”
Where do I begin on the ninth painting?? I have an idea in my head, but im not sure how to get it onto paper or on a canvas. This painting is going to be the three panel painting. My idea is something along the lines of “being judged” or “being hated for who you are”. Im not sure… I know for a fact that I want the painting to tell a story.
I just completed my 8th piece. I am very pleased with how the eyes turned out. I wanted that to be the place that you look to first and I feel like I was successful in doing that. However, I don’t appreciate the way the finger looks. I think the skin tone is too dark on the finger.
Appelt, Dieter. Liberation of the Fingers. 1977-79. Denver Art Museum.
This collection of paintings will help me with my next painting which is a group of three canvas paintings. I love how this piece almost tells a story as it goes from painting to painting.
Sprick, Daniel. Release Your Plans. 2001. Denver Art Museum.
After seeing this piece, Daniel Sprick has become one of my favorite artists. I love how his pieces reflect reality and life, but also has shows mortality. I really appreciate his art. I feel like he paints things for how they look and not for what they symbolize which is the opposite of how I paint. I paint things that have strong symbolism and not for how they look.
Stanley, John Mix. Kidnapped. 1853. Denver Art Museum.
I found this oil painting at the Denver Art Museum. It reminds me of my second painting, but this one is done with oil paints and mine was created with acrylic. I love how much detail is done on the people and horses. It brings your eye straight to them.
