I decided to cut the board in half and totally reconfigure my composition. I also added these torn up pieces of paper in the background to add some more organic textures. I also added … GLITTER! There's no doubt in my mind that I'll be using glitter in the future, I love it. Anyways, this collage just needs a few tweaks and then I think it's pretty much done.
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I made some skins to add some texture to the collage. I've never done this before, so again some experimentation, but I'm excited to see how it turned out. I'll definitely use these colors again in the future, they're pretty neat. In the meantime, hopefully this works! (I'm such a novice in the world of skins that I really have no idea)
This project is going to be extremely experimental, but I want to do it. I've never done a collage on a slightly larger scale, and I don't really know how this will turn out. I hope to make this project mixed media though. I also want to use glitter! (This is what I have right now, but it's not glued down)
I found two old cavases- they're relatively small- but I figured that I could at least do something with them. As of right now this will be my home project unless I decide I want to change directions … I'm not too dedicated to it.
Unfortunately, I was unable to view this quarters Lunchtime Lecture … but I was able to view it online! Hurray! Initially, without viewing, I already knew this topic would be interesting (that with talking about governmental censorship and controversial issues this year). When I was little, I considered myself a pundit of comics- in reality I only really knew Wonder Woman and The Archies, but still. I thought this lecture would be interesting, considering the high amounts of violence in our media these days, and the lashings they can receive. Rather, I was surprised to find that the Comics Code Authority was more detested because of its low, G-ratings. Kind of ironic if you ask me. Do I consider these imposed strict standards censorship? To some extent, yes. There is an important point to be made about the content that is normally presented to children and teens. But, this is why content warnings exist. Overall, the CCA seems like a breach of the "American Standard"- free speech, that is- and I think the outright censorship of comics is wrong (even if the content is graphic, I do think that is to be expected). So, I am glad that the CCA eventually died out, because then 5-year-old Renny wouldn't have experienced Wonder Woman being a total badass (excuse the language) and beating the bad guys up. There is some empowerment and virtue found in the more adult side of comics … but it's up to the readers to decide if it's suitable for them, not some organization. So, again, this lecture was very informative. I got something totally different than what I expected, and some nostalgia as well. It's always a pleasure to have Kirk come to our school, and hopefully he can come and speak about comics again soon (because, I do love me a good ole, violent comic).
Here's the link to the actual lecture! www.facebook.com/maggiewalkerart/videos/568480883577660/ Lola Donoghue, a contemporary abstract artist currently living in Galway, Ireland, primarily subjects her paintings to a palette of muted, pastel colors. With this white-on-white atmosphere she creates within her works, the bright, neon colors she uses imbues a modern, energetic feeling that sets an aura of freshness and excitement. Donoghue graduated from the Limerick School of Art and Design with a first class honors degree in Fine Art.
Currently, she has not had any exhibition of her art, so she primarily sells online. This fast-selling process allows her to avoid the hassle of exhibits, but also have a thriving, profitable career. Although, Donoghue did say, “I would hope to exhibit in the future once the timing and the fit is right.” The price of Donoghue’s works ranges from about €400 to €5k ($472 to $5,899), and she has sold four paintings to the world famous musician Sia. Donoghue’s paintings are primarily inspired by the outside world and what she observes in everyday life: “My paintings are personal reflections and interpretations, they are always in an emerging process, I like when I discover things by accident and I usually let this dictate the direction of the painting ….” Her works are generally formed through a subtractive process of painting. With a focus on negative space, Donoghue begins her paintings with an underpainting- full of bright and vigorous colors and strokes. From there she adds glazes, and thick layers of paint, all while making sure this underpainting is still visible in some aspect. Her work is a statement on today’s culture and social environment, and seeks to explore and interpret the nuances and popular trends in contemporary society. These works imbue the unseen emotion of the 21st century, without using blatant, kitschy imagery. Donoghue’s ethereal paintings seek to hint at “the unconscious, clashing narratives and the tension and balance that exists therein.” I personally think her pieces are very applicable to my own work, considering that I am getting back into my abstract groove again. Her clash of soft, fuzzy painting with harsh, geometric shapes lends itself particularly well to my own style- though I would love to explore this fuzziness some more. Her color palettes are also very welcoming to my own art, although a little subdued for my taste. She does utilize the bright greens, yellows, and blues that I am so fond of, but she juxtaposes them with very pastel colors. I quite like the effect that it has- again her work is very soft- so I wouldn't mind experimenting with the fuzzy quality of paint through texture and pastel colors. The link to her website: loladonoghue.com The (very interesting) article that I reference: www.amypuchaty.com/athomewithamy/world-renown-artist-lola-donoghue-spills-the-tea-and-we-are-soaking-up-every-drop From left to right: Panning for Gold, c. 2015, acrylic on canvas Lunula, c. 2015, acrylic on canvas French Fancy, c. 2014, acrylic on canvas I think I'm pretty much done! Today is our last studio day before the critique, and I proabably won't make any adjustments until then (maybe after I get some advice on how to advance it), but I am very happy with this! It was great to work on a larger size again.
We had a couple snow days and I worked on this both at home and at school … I think it needs some more brighter colors (like the yellow), but I'm not mad at where I'm at. Everything is looking good.
I'm finally done- for the most part- with the "background" (honestly, I could leave it at this and I could be done … but I don't want to, so no). I like the way that the beige turned out too. I added the expressive line spur of the moment, and boy do I love it! I can't wait to start adding some real color.
I've started a new project! This is much bigger, and more abstract than before … and I have high hopes. I have a color palette picked out (kind of retro muted colors) but we'll see where that ends up. I don't have a set end for this painting, I just want to feel good and confidant whilst painting it.
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