Assignments

Shape: an enclosed area defined by other elements of art, such as line or color.

Emphasis: the point of focus in a composition

Texture: refers to the tactile quality of an object, whether real or perceived

Balance: the sense of visual equilibrium in a work of art; how components of an image are arranged around a focal point

Harmony: the balanced use of similar elements throughout a work of art

Variety: the use of different, often contrasting, elements that provide visual interest

Movement: the way shapes, lines, colors, and forms direct the eye around a composition

Proportion: the relative scale of objects and shapes in an image to one another and to the viewer

Rhythm: the path along which the eye follows a regular or repeating arrangement of motifs (such as colors or shapes) around a composition.

Unity: the way the elements of art work together to create a harmonious whole

Color: The full visible light spectrum (rainbow) and black and white, plus all possible combinations.

Space: the area around, between, or within components of a work of art

Line: a continuous mark width and height, but no depth, made with a moving point

Partners: Womack, Michael P. ,  O'Connor, Tara L.



Life & Death

Google images, Cavs, Lebron, traitor, basketball, Cleveland

Color Assignment:

Personally I really like this color because it reminds me of the sunset and when I was a little kid my parents used to look up into the sky when the sun was setting and call it "Pink Time". Ever since then that's what I called it and the color gives me a chill vibe.

 Elements of Art Observations 

Megan, Liz, Kofi 

1. Shape picture looks too 3d to be effective.
2. Color photo does not show all colors.
3. Harmony example is very effective!
4. The movement photo is very effective.

Orlando, Connor, Erin

1.  Movement idea is the greatest in the class!
2. The unity picture is clearly staged. 
3. The emphasis photo is not obvious enough.
4. The line example is not defined. (unclear)

Jennifer, Wendy, Andrea

1. The line photo is definitely thinking outside the box.
2. The photo with the canvases in NW might work better as color over space.
3. Using the tree as texture was a great idea!

Peter, Ben, Micaela

1.  The picture labeled space would have been more effective as texture.
2. The movement photo is lacking. There are better examples on campus.
3. The proportion photo should probably show more depth.

Alex, Morgan, Jeslin

1. Using carpet as texture was a great idea. Very effective.
2. The color photo is almost monotone. There are only 3 colors represented and one main one.
3. The unity example is lacking.

Berkley, Spencer, Elizabeth

1. The white wall example is a great example of texture.
2. The emphasis example doesn't really work. Our eyes are drawn to the overpowering street light over the Spartans sign.
3.  Not all colors are represented
4. The proportion photo is cool.

Stevie, Frank

1. The pizza picture was the most effective example of shape in the class.
2. The photo showing texture is way too blurry. 
3. The fruit photo might be more effective as harmony over balance.
4. The cubes do not convey balance within harmony.

"Notice what you notice":

1. My pen is blackish/grey
2. It has chrome accents
3. It has some rubber for grip
4. It has writing on it
5. It is sitting on a table
6. The pen is clicked in
7. It is sitting at an angle
8. It is bigger than my middle finger by about an inch
9. The pen curves kind of like the bottom of a foot
10. It looks light and is 
11. It can be taken apart
12. It is not bendable
13. Can break with little force
14. It would sink it water
15. It would burn in fire
16. It is thicker than a No. 2 pencil
17. It is skinnier than my finger
18. The silver parts can show reflections like a mirror
19. Thicker at the start and end of the pen, then in the middle
20. Made by Paper Mate
21. It is 1.0 M
22. When you push the top down it clicks
23. It rolls, but not completely
24. It has a clip
25. Its made out of plastic and rubber
26. It can be held
27. It can be thrown
28. It does not have a sharp point
29. You could probably stab someone with it if you really wanted to
30. The letters on it are white
31. It contains black ink
32. It has two hearts indented on the end of the clip
33. It kind of looks like an eel or snake
34. You can screw the top off
35. It has a spring inside
36. The part of the pen that holds the ink is white
37. That same part is skinnier than an iPhone cord
38. The spring has 3 thick curled parts and two not so thick
39. It is a classy pen, fit for a king
40. The back of the pen is heavier than the front
41. It cannot make on its own
42. The rubber is a darker grey than the plastic
43. The rubber near the head looks a little squished 
44. The plastic is just light enough to see through
45. The head is probably no bigger than an inch
46. It is 550 RT
47. It is an InkJoy
48. The clip is arched
49. The top is cut off at an angle
50. The screw has 4 rings around it

Tim Roda Art:

5 Observations-

1. The home page catches my eye right away. It's interesting because it's not something you'd see everyday.
2. The Butcher's Block reminds me of the circus.
3. All the series seem to be taking place a long time ago.
4. Every series seems like it's based on how people were raised in different countries and places at different times.
5. Everybody oops like they're building something in every series.

5 Questions-

1. Why do you use the same people for every series?
2. Why did you choose the places/countries you chose to shoot?
3. Why are the families always building something?
4. Why is Watermill 2013 named that?
5. Which series was your personal favorite and why?

I found the Skype interview to be extremely helpful and insightful. You got to see where these crazy pictures came from and why. Because like he said, anyone who's just looking at it for the first time is probably like what the hell is going on?! So I thought it was really cool to see the method behind the madness. I just wish the connection was better so we could have picked his brain a little more, but that does happen quite a bit with Skype. I would like to do this again, whether it's with another artist or Mr. Roda again.

Jason Hackett Q's & O's

5 Observations:

1.     The smaller pieces have a background

2.     Some faces are covered with a web-like design

3.     Looks like religion is involved

4.     A lot of the items look collected and thrown together

5.     A lot of work with ceramics

5 Questions:

1.     Why do the smaller pieces have a background?

2.     Is there a religious theme?

3.     Why is ceramics your favorite medium?

4.     Why do you cover the faces?

5.     Do you make the plates yourself or collect them?
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j Claire Sherwood 5 Q’s & O’s:

Observations

1.    Many objects appear to look like a dessert.

2.    A lot of the objects look like something you’d find near a pier or dock

3.    Either use icing or cloth as an accessory

4.    Likes to use excess objects

5.    Either black or white, or an Easter type color, no in between

      Questions

1.    What is your inspiration behind using the icing?

2.    Do you use your own family in your work?

3.    Why do you prefer to use concrete objects?

4.    Is dessert your favorite kind of meal/

5.    Why did you name the video Begin?