Students learn basic anatomy and will begin to develop an understanding of the way a figure inhabits space; thus able to successfully reproduce this space in two dimensions. The goal of the course is to learn academic, realistic representation of the figure: Emphasis will be on accurately rendering the figure on the page in proper proportion. Students work up to developing a personal style within the confines of academic figurative art.
Great use of the value scale here; you have a range of lights to darks with the contrasting flat black carried on from your last pieces. It's very clean in the lines with the flat black. I like the pattern on the bottom because I can read movement from it and it grounds the image, instead of having the image float on the page. I just feel that since the symbol, antlers, and human body are very close to being symmetrical, that the pattern on the ground should at least be balanced in the horizon line it produces. I feel as if the hands are missing and maybe they could replicate the direction or shape that the antlers are making, like palms up to create a curved shape.
Despite the fact you did not think you were finished I think this work has a lot of interesting things going for it. I love the placement and disfigurement of the figure. The main thing I would have liked to see would be something that distinguished the tree head from the white background.
The tree head on the female symbol is very nice. The dark design at the bottom seems to take away from the composition and the lovely image of the woman.
I like the bold graphic appearance of your darks in the piece. I think it is a someone confusing piece content wise, as I am not sure what the symbols are trying to convey, but all are very strong symbols. The shadows and value shifts are very good on the body and give it a 3D appearance.
This piece looks incomplete, the mix of symbols seem random and not thought out. The pattern in the background clashes with the images in the foreground. Perhaps sketch before you execute your pieces to give better clarity to the content you place in it. You said you like Shepard Fairy, he uses a lot of symbolism, i see his influence in you work however, he never uses arbitrary images without any idea as to their meaning. His work is very purposeful. He puts time and effort into them and doesn't rush to finish them the night before they're due. If you really admire Mr. Fairly copy his work ethic and integrity and respect for art.
I like the branches coming from the female head. however the rest of the image I get like in. I don not understand why she does not have hands. The patterns in background also read as confusion.
Personally, I would have liked to see more of the patterned ribbon textures in the blank portions of this piece. Then again, I think that it creates a sense of imbalance that works with the disjointed sensation that your figure creates.
I like the contrast and patterning in your piece. I would just suggest thinking more about composition and meaning. And maybe push the figure more off-center, instead of it being just barely off center so it looks more intentional.
I think this piece has a lot of potential if it were to be thought out and finished. I liked the concept and the mark-making is very well done. I would suggest completing the image and adding a bit of color to the background or in the geometric shapes.
This piece is very bold and graphic. I love your use of super dark darks and almost white highlights. The style along with the imagery is very bold which takes the piece to another level. As everyone stated it just needs to be thought out more.
Even though it wasn't intentional, I really enjoyed the feminist feel of your piece. It really held meaning for me and another class I am taking. I think that adding hands would have completed this piece more as well as including the top of the female sign. Overall, very well done, especially the with your values and proportions in your figure.
I dont think this piece is as unthoughout as you said it looks like it is, but I do agree witht the above it needs more infomation for the audience to understand. I dont know what you would do to achieve that but it needs help.
Great use of the value scale here; you have a range of lights to darks with the contrasting flat black carried on from your last pieces. It's very clean in the lines with the flat black. I like the pattern on the bottom because I can read movement from it and it grounds the image, instead of having the image float on the page. I just feel that since the symbol, antlers, and human body are very close to being symmetrical, that the pattern on the ground should at least be balanced in the horizon line it produces. I feel as if the hands are missing and maybe they could replicate the direction or shape that the antlers are making, like palms up to create a curved shape.
ReplyDeleteDespite the fact you did not think you were finished I think this work has a lot of interesting things going for it. I love the placement and disfigurement of the figure. The main thing I would have liked to see would be something that distinguished the tree head from the white background.
ReplyDeleteThe tree head on the female symbol is very nice. The dark design at the bottom seems to take away from the composition and the lovely image of the woman.
ReplyDeleteI like the bold graphic appearance of your darks in the piece. I think it is a someone confusing piece content wise, as I am not sure what the symbols are trying to convey, but all are very strong symbols. The shadows and value shifts are very good on the body and give it a 3D appearance.
ReplyDeleteThis piece looks incomplete, the mix of symbols seem random and not thought out. The pattern in the background clashes with the images in the foreground. Perhaps sketch before you execute your pieces to give better clarity to the content you place in it. You said you like Shepard Fairy, he uses a lot of symbolism, i see his influence in you work however, he never uses arbitrary images without any idea as to their meaning. His work is very purposeful. He puts time and effort into them and doesn't rush to finish them the night before they're due. If you really admire Mr. Fairly copy his work ethic and integrity and respect for art.
ReplyDeleteI like the branches coming from the female head. however the rest of the image I get like in. I don not understand why she does not have hands. The patterns in background also read as confusion.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I would have liked to see more of the patterned ribbon textures in the blank portions of this piece. Then again, I think that it creates a sense of imbalance that works with the disjointed sensation that your figure creates.
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast and patterning in your piece. I would just suggest thinking more about composition and meaning. And maybe push the figure more off-center, instead of it being just barely off center so it looks more intentional.
ReplyDeleteI think this piece has a lot of potential if it were to be thought out and finished. I liked the concept and the mark-making is very well done. I would suggest completing the image and adding a bit of color to the background or in the geometric shapes.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is very bold and graphic. I love your use of super dark darks and almost white highlights. The style along with the imagery is very bold which takes the piece to another level. As everyone stated it just needs to be thought out more.
ReplyDeleteThe line work and value are great . The boldness of this really adds a lot to the piece.
ReplyDeleteEven though it wasn't intentional, I really enjoyed the feminist feel of your piece. It really held meaning for me and another class I am taking. I think that adding hands would have completed this piece more as well as including the top of the female sign. Overall, very well done, especially the with your values and proportions in your figure.
ReplyDeleteI dont think this piece is as unthoughout as you said it looks like it is, but I do agree witht the above it needs more infomation for the audience to understand. I dont know what you would do to achieve that but it needs help.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very dark composition with some very strong use of negative space. Everything is very wild and bold.
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