Week Fifteen- Art Gallery Visit #3: Self-Portraits Art Making/Material Exploration Blog

Create a reflection journal on your Blog and answer the following questions:
 
1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I selected each of my inspiration pieces because one actually inspired my self portrait and the others because  I found them to be interesting.  Emily Johnson illustration of herself really helped me with creating my own self portrait.  Patricia Perry's recreation of the photo about the IRA solider was beautiful and captivating during that time frame.  The third piece of work that inspired me was Stella Robinsons self portrait of herself.  She showed herself bending over putting beans into a bag, and sending it off with a customer.  Her face was painted with such warm colors to match the personality of the artist.


 

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I selected the idea that I did to create my self-portrait because I felt that it was the best way in which I could try to represent my self portrait.  I believe that if I used oil paint, acrylic paint or anything similar I do not feel I have the right experience to represent what I was trying to do so.
 

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I believe that my biggest issue was the fact that I feel that I cannot draw well.  I thought that creating the reflection of my self portrait I had taken a picture of and creating it on paper would be easy, but it was not.  I re did the portrait a couple of times but my finished product was the best that I was able to do.
 

4. How does this piece represent you?

I believe that piece represents me because I am a very happy, genuine person.  The rosy cheeks, kind eyes, and happy smile fits my personality perfectly!  This was my inspiration from the self portraits that I had captured and how the artist was either reflecting on themselves or another.
 
5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

I used the elements and principles of line and texture which I had observed in the self portraits that I had captured from the gallery.
 
6. Did you enjoy working on this project?
 
Yes, I did enjoy working on this project. I thought it was actually quite interesting to be able to create a self portrait of myself and also explore other artists portraits at the Market Gallery.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I enjoyed my final piece of artwork, but I did not think that it was a good representation of myself. 


This illustration of a self portrait I found to be the most interesting.  This was a picture that was taken and recreated by Patricia Perry, of Solider IRA Pettit.  The illustration was captured in black and white of the solider doing one of his proclaimed famous past times.
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd434/annaloran/1323483240.jpg

This illustration of the artists Emily Johnson own self portrait was on exhibit at the Market Street Art Gallery.  I thought it was a beautiful representation of herself and she seemed to be at peace.  This piece of art is where I had most of my inspiration for my creation.
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd434/annaloran/1323483196.jpg

This is a self portrait of Stella Robionson.  There is a connection between Stella and Emily which I found out through doing a bit of research at the gallery, they are grandmother and daughter.  It was so neat to see that both of the generations had such a amazing ability.
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd434/annaloran/1323484128.jpg



This is a picture that I took for my self portrait.
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd434/annaloran/1323482914.jpg

This is my self portrait that I had created with inspiration from Emily Johnson illustration.  
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd434/annaloran/1323482830.jpg

Course Content Blog

COURSE CONTENT
1. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the best? Why?

There isn't one assignment per say that I enjoyed working on the best, I  genuinely enjoyed working on all of them besides the PowerPoint slide presentation.

2. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the least? Why?

 

The assignment that I enjoyed working on was the most recent PowerPoint slide project in which we researched 25 different illustration to put together a exhibit.  The reason why I thought it was difficult is because I thought that if the project was more condensed, I might have spent more time finding the perfect pieces that reflected the theme.

 

3. How did you like using ANGEL?

 

I really like using ANGEL.  I believe that ANGEL is very user friendly, and is the perfect program for Buff State.

4. If you had the opportunity to change this course:

What would you keep? The professor.

What would you remove? The multiple assignments.

What would you add? Another gallery visit.

5. Would you recommend this course to your peers?

 

Yes!

6. Please list any other comments you would like to share.

I have no other comments.  I believe that the professor is the perfect professor for this class and I believe that she did a great job teaching it.

Reflection Blog of the Semester

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?









My expectations for this course was to understand the definition of art, and how artists create it.  My expectations were met, and exceeded through out this whole course.  I believe now that even though I am a terrible artist myself-I understand the meaning behind the illustration.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your initial posting?

Art is the individual form of self expression that the artist has whether it is implemented on a canvas, created in a sculpture, or whatever he or she desires for it to be.  I believe that when I had first posted what I thought art meant, I was very closed minded.  I didn't really understand what art was, or why someone created it.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

Actually yes.  My favorite artist is Vincent van Gogh, and it still is after this course.  We were introduced to many different artists and learned about their backgrounds but he is still one of my favorites.  


4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I love taken online courses.  Personally because my work schedule is so demanding, it allows for me to do what I need to during the day at work-then focus on my school work in the evening.

Reflection Blog

1. Which projects did you review?

I reviewed “Love Through the Ages,” and “Colors.”

2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?

I selected the specific exhibits that I did because they were the ones that sparked my interest.

3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?

The main challenge that I ran into with writing the critique article is which exhibit that I wanted to critique.  I seemed to find a liking to most of them, and only found minor details wrong with them.

4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?

I feel that it is necessary to critique my peers work because I believe that in the future it will help them create a better finished product.

5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?

Yes, as long as it is constructive criticism.

6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?

I would rate my finished article between an 8-9.  I believe that I met all the requirements to the article that were required; it just may need a bit more tweeking.

7. Did you enjoy working on this project?

For the most part I did enjoy working on this project.  I do not personally like to critique others works and write about it but it was required for the project.

Video Review Blog

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Greenberg on Art Criticism- This video discussed the interview between T.J Clark and Clement Greenberg.  They discussed the concept of art criticism, the different views, and reflections of the modernist way of thinking.  Mr. Greenberg discussed his past and present career and beliefs.

Greenberg on Pollock- This video discussed the interview between T.J. Clark and Clement Greenberg.  During this interview they discussed the life achievements of the artists Pollock.  Pollock was considered what one to believe an outcast but his works were some of the most simple.

An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance- this video discussed the different lives of the artists that when the concept of art criticism came about in the 16th century.  This video discussed how each of the artists came about creating their own works and the different selected images that represented the Renaissance age of art.

The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages- This video discussed the topic regarding critics in the public and artistic community that Dr. Dwight Dewrth Pallmeyer discovered.  He discovered this information by form of interviewing other reviewers and film critics.  I thought this video was the most helpful relating to the topic because the Dr. looked at the overall picture of the critics work and the stories behind it and their lives.

The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non- Western Art and Culture- This video's main focus was about the 18th century World Fair which during its creation it was considered to be a festivity of different cultures.  The different works of art that were displayed at the fair came through and are presented at museums currently to represent these past times.

Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T.J. Clark in Conversation- This video discussed the different opinions between Michael Fried and T.J. Clark.  Michael Fried part of his conversation focused on his views of paintings & sculptures.  While on the other hand T.J. Clark focused on the actually history of art itself.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

I do believe that most of the videos relate to the project because each of the videos show a different views & critiques from that specific person.  It shows how they critique them and why.

 3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?

I enjoyed the different required films.  They added depth and understanding to the concept of art criticism and clarified most of my confusion on the topic.