ASSIGNMENTS

Claire Sherwood's Art

I think Claire Sherwood's art was pretty straight forward from the beginning but when she explained were her inspiration came from it made it more interesting. I really enjoyed looking through her artwork and I can definitely see myself buying one of her pieces. I also liked how she specified which type of frosting she used (Betty Crocker) and how it turns into rock after a couple of days. Her kids were also adorable to meet and watch. I think her art clearly stands out even though she is a mom and people underestimate that. 

Five Questions and Five Observations

Questions

1. Do you like to bake during your free time?

2. Have you made something for your children's rooms?

3. Is there any meaning behind the use of icing?

4. When did you start making art?

5. How long did it take to cover a face with icing?

Observations

1. I though the titled Blued, was really cool because it was a combination of blue and glued.

2. In the Neapolitan complex piece the separated pieces of concrete look like cupcakes.

3. I liked how the videos end with the beginning of the making of the piece.

4. The pastel tones of colors with the icing are similar and for the sculptures there are more darker tones.

5. It would be cool to hang the horizon sample pieces in a play room.

Jason Hackett's Art
Jason Hackett's artwork was very different from Tim and any artwork we've seen. I think he wasn't that deep with his explanations because he mentioned that his art was made for people to interpret it their own way. Although, he did point out that ceramics and gold are his favorite mediums to work with and that he doesn't make art to sell. I still think his pieces are a little bit weird but I really like the Gone with the Wind and the plates series in it. I thought that was very creative and meaningful at the same time.

Five Questions and Five Observations

Questions

1. Are all images imprinted on the plates, or have you imprinted them yourself?

2. Where do you get inspiration to do these types of sculptures?

3. Why do you cover faces or why do you cut them out?

4. Does he only make sculptures?

5. What do the continuos hexagon appearances mean?

Observations

1. The author uses a lot of gold and religious figures.

2. Most of his pieces are things or frames that can be hung on a wall.
3. I really like the series of evolving dishes.
4. His pieces look as if they were from the Medieval or Gothic Art Era.
5. Most of his pieces look similar.

Tim's Art
After skyping with Tim the author of such bizarre yet incredible artwork, I could understand were many pictures come from. He was really nice and explained every detail of how some pictures were many. Unfortunately we didn't have time to listen to the story of every picture because according to what he says they were quite and adventure. His artwork isn't as mysterious after all, because it all has meaning. I also liked how he opened to the class to share personal stories and how he wants to be a better parent. I enjoyed the conversation and it really cleared my mind about the photographs.

Five Questions and Five  Observations

Five Questions

1. Do each serie connect to each other?

2. Is there meaning behind the families and children in the pictures?

3. Are the pictures from a specific era in art?

4. Why do you like to work with shadows?

5. How long does it take to stage a picture of these?

Five Observations

1. Most of the children in the pictures portray a conflict or depressed look.

2. He likes to include people of different ages and gender in the pictures.

3. There are also drawings in the pictures. Are there hand drawn?

4. All the pictures are black and white.

5. There is a mystic and dark feeling to all the pictures, as if there was a hidden meaning.

200-250 Words for Caption for the Image 

1.  I notice that in the picture there is everything that can be found in a grocery store.  From Detergent all the way to cereal, water, and toothpaste.  I think this might have been taken from the front counter of the store.  They were probably standing on top of the counter so that they got this view.

2.  This image is overwhelming and a lot to look at.  It even gives the feeling of dizziness at times.  This photograph makes me think that as American's we have too much to choose from.  From a distance it somewhat looks like lego blocks and something put together.  The people are just standing there as if they are lost.  

3.  Before the photograph was taken, the place was probably full of people, and for more of an effect, the photo shows something full when no one is there for the most part.  What might happen after the photo is taken might be another crowd rush.  

4.  I think the photo conveys that as society we have too much to choose from and that we are all about brands.  The meaning is with all the choices, and the few amount of people, that as Americans, we waste what isn't ued and there is never enough.  This photo without saying anything truly shows that America has become one big brand and once your on a shelf, your just another item that someone can just look past.  

Favorite Color

WorksCited

Why is this my favorite color?

The color I choose is magenta. Magenta has been my favorite color since I was a little girl. The color can be combined with white, navy, and gold, which are all my favorite combinations. I also think the color is very exciting and catches your attention easily. I consider myself to be a girly girl, so a tone of pink like magenta definitely suits me. 

Notice what you Notice
50 things I see

1. it is made up of to big rectangular prism

2. it has two other smaller rectangles

3. one of the smaller rectangles has light

4. the other smaller rectangle has buttons

5. the buttons have multiple purposes

6. the buttons contain the alphabet letters from A-Z

7. the buttons contain the numbers from 1-0

8. the buttons also have punctuation marks signs

9. all these buttons make up the keyboard

10. the bottom rectangular prism has a smaller rectangle below the keyboard

11. the smaller rectangle below the keyboard is a touch pad

12. the buttons in the keyboard are black

13. the letters, numbers or punctuation mark signs are white

14. the top rectangle is a screen

15. the edge of the screen is black

16. the edge of the edge of the screen is silver

17.the bottom rectangular prism is silver

18. the touch pad is also silver

19. on the sides of the keyboard are the speakers

20. the speakers are small circles

21. the small circles that compose the speakers are black

22. the small circles that compose the speakers look like salt and pepper

23. in the right head corner of the bottom rectangular prism there is a circle

24. inside the circle is a semicircle with a line in the middle

25. the semicircle with the line in the middle is black

26. the circle is silver

27. the circle blends in with the rectangle

28. the two rectangles are connected by small cylinder

29. the cylinder is black

30. the top rectangle has a tiny circle

31. the tiny circle on the top rectangle is a camera

32. on the left side of the rectangular prism there is 6 rectangles with variety of sizes

33. although the 6 rectangles vary in size, they all look as if they were the same size

34. there are two circles after the rectangles

35. the circles are the same size

36. each rectangle and circle has a little sign above them

37. it also has glass incorporated to the screen

38.when you bite it tastes hard and weird

39. it can break

40. it measures 15 inches

41. it weighs about 5 pounds

42. it is smaller than a car but bigger than an apple

43. both rectangular prisms are parallel to each other

44.when you the bottom rectangular it feels soft and smooth yet hard

45.when you tough the screen on the top rectangular prism it feels different than when you tough the bottom rectangular prism

46. when you touch the keyboard the keys sink

47. it is made of plastic

48. it is an Apple product

49. it is a MacBook Pro

50. it is a computer

Art of Seeing Critiques

Megan Kiley, Liz Lynch, Kofi French Cudjoe

• Strong movement and emphasis pictures
• Proportion and rhythm were very similar, so it's difficult to tell the difference between the terms
• Unity explanation was confusing to understand

Orlando Rivera, Connor Zazzo, Erin Brockman

• Overall, good job
• Great images
• Nice variety of locations

Peter Insdorf, Ben Dreiker, Micaela Figueroa

• Some posting issues (repeated images, grammar)
• Clear photos
• Good idea for space

Alex Medvedev, Morgan Rudd, Jeslin Ritz

• Nice overall images
• Could have a clearer unity explanation

Berkley Whaley, Spencer Haberman, Elizabeth Cox

• Creative texture image
• Confusing space image
• Could have a clearer emphasis image

Michael Ciluffo, Tara O'Connor, Michael Womack

• Project not posted on Michael Womack's blog
• Links not working to Tara and Michael Ciluffo's blogs

Stevie Ruzich, Frank Calo

• Very good and clear images
• Wonder where some were taken
• Strong unity and movement pictures

Partners:
Jennifer McElroy
Wendy French

Professor Horvath's Art Work

5 Questions

1. In the picture Square to Dots, how did the red dots appear?
2. What does the picture title Bland symbolize?
3. Why do you like to photograph moving objects?
4. What are the heeling tongues about? Do they mean something?
5. Out of all your work, what is your favorite medium to work with?*

5 Observations

1. I notice that your photograph many objects
2. I also saw you really like to photograph moving objects on different times of the day
3. The emphasis on the tree in the Ring of Green picture is really pretty and I think it's a great shot.*
4. There is alot of texture in the pictures and sculptures such as in Rowboat and the wood picture.
5. I think that there are many series of various themes among the whole art work.