Anyway, here's another assignment from this year. Our goal was to create a balance of organic and geometric design into our piece. Naturally (what with me being obsessed with the human body), I used the heart and incorporated geometric shapes and patterns into the piece. I used pen, sharpie, and watercolor for this piece. Honestly, I'm not too proud of this one, but this being the fifth attempt, I was so ready to give up on the assignment.
And now, I really need to study.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Two Days Left!
Tomorrow and Friday of semester exams, and then it is OFFICIALLY summer! Speaking of which, I should probably be studying...
Anyway, here's another assignment from this year. Our goal was to create a balance of organic and geometric design into our piece. Naturally (what with me being obsessed with the human body), I used the heart and incorporated geometric shapes and patterns into the piece. I used pen, sharpie, and watercolor for this piece. Honestly, I'm not too proud of this one, but this being the fifth attempt, I was so ready to give up on the assignment.
And now, I really need to study.
Anyway, here's another assignment from this year. Our goal was to create a balance of organic and geometric design into our piece. Naturally (what with me being obsessed with the human body), I used the heart and incorporated geometric shapes and patterns into the piece. I used pen, sharpie, and watercolor for this piece. Honestly, I'm not too proud of this one, but this being the fifth attempt, I was so ready to give up on the assignment.
And now, I really need to study.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Out of nothing comes nothing...
One of my favorite quotes by William Graham Sumner. I've been busy doing absolutely nothing, so I thought I'd post some more of my work.
This is an observational drawing that I worked on earlier this year. The assignment was to draw the still life set up in the room, and incorporate us rambling on about how much we hate observational work. I had so much fun with this one.
My idea was to take the cow skull in the still life and turn it into a "person" getting sucked into the still life. So, basically, having conceptual work being swallowed up into observational work. I used pen and prisma color markers on toned paper.
Even though I wasn't planning on entering this one, it won 2nd place in Pen/Ink/Scratchboard Realistic at this years AYAA. I kind of threw it in last minute (literally, while I was at the competition) because I couldn't find the piece I wanted to enter. I'm glad I did, though!
This is an observational drawing that I worked on earlier this year. The assignment was to draw the still life set up in the room, and incorporate us rambling on about how much we hate observational work. I had so much fun with this one.
My idea was to take the cow skull in the still life and turn it into a "person" getting sucked into the still life. So, basically, having conceptual work being swallowed up into observational work. I used pen and prisma color markers on toned paper.
Even though I wasn't planning on entering this one, it won 2nd place in Pen/Ink/Scratchboard Realistic at this years AYAA. I kind of threw it in last minute (literally, while I was at the competition) because I couldn't find the piece I wanted to enter. I'm glad I did, though!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Graduation
No, not mine, my little sister's. Tomorrow night is the big ceremony (oh god, I'm gonna be kidnapped and experimented on; they think I'm from another planet). So, she'll be joining me at my high school next year (nooooooooooo-). ... I honestly can't think of anything else to write (it's been a LONG day), so here's another piece.
One of my assignments earlier this year, a hallway drawing, with something unexpected thrown into it. Despite our school being built like a prison, the few rays of light that manage to get inside provide for a wonderful environment of stark contrast between light and dark. So, I drew near the cafeteria, and had a tree break through one of the columns. I used black and white conte on brown toned paper (my first time ever using conte, and thus, discovering my love for it).
Just a closeup of part of it. I'm rather proud of this piece (seeing as I hate observational drawings with a burning passion), and it actually won 4th place in its category at AYAA this year.
Well, I am keeping my fingers crossed for some potentially amazing opportunities to happen (I'll explain later if it actually happens), so I've been trying to keep myself occupied (mostly working on jewelry) rather then having a panic attack from the excitement. I'm trying to find the motivation to start studying for my semester exams (gee, I wonder how that'll work out), fretting over every time my dad makes me test out my new driving permit (no crashes yet!), and dealing with everday life one step at a time. Geez, I sound like some sappy motivational speaker... oh well.
One of my assignments earlier this year, a hallway drawing, with something unexpected thrown into it. Despite our school being built like a prison, the few rays of light that manage to get inside provide for a wonderful environment of stark contrast between light and dark. So, I drew near the cafeteria, and had a tree break through one of the columns. I used black and white conte on brown toned paper (my first time ever using conte, and thus, discovering my love for it).
Just a closeup of part of it. I'm rather proud of this piece (seeing as I hate observational drawings with a burning passion), and it actually won 4th place in its category at AYAA this year.
Well, I am keeping my fingers crossed for some potentially amazing opportunities to happen (I'll explain later if it actually happens), so I've been trying to keep myself occupied (mostly working on jewelry) rather then having a panic attack from the excitement. I'm trying to find the motivation to start studying for my semester exams (gee, I wonder how that'll work out), fretting over every time my dad makes me test out my new driving permit (no crashes yet!), and dealing with everday life one step at a time. Geez, I sound like some sappy motivational speaker... oh well.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Old Stuff...
Okay, so I'm gathering up my pieces from school so I may hoard them in my room over the summer (unfortunately, the art department is known for eating works). Therefore, I will post them up here so you lovelies can see them. :)
Here is an architectural rendering I made last year in Advertising Design 1. I somehow lost the file, so I only have the printed version that was entered into AYAA that year. It was my middle school here in Arkansas (yes, I've been to several, as most of you know); it was a small Catholic school with a pretty little church. My mom drove me out there so I could take of picture of the courtyard, where our proud statue of St. Patrick still stands. This was made in Adobe Illustrator, and was one of my favorite assignments.
Here is a closeup of the statue. I really simplified the picture (you don't expect me to draw every detail, do you!?), but I like how it turned out (especially the crazy lines I used for the stained glass windows).
I'll post one picture each time I update, so you guys can see some of my works from this year (apparently I am an art ninja, since you guys never get to see my pieces).
Here is an architectural rendering I made last year in Advertising Design 1. I somehow lost the file, so I only have the printed version that was entered into AYAA that year. It was my middle school here in Arkansas (yes, I've been to several, as most of you know); it was a small Catholic school with a pretty little church. My mom drove me out there so I could take of picture of the courtyard, where our proud statue of St. Patrick still stands. This was made in Adobe Illustrator, and was one of my favorite assignments.
Here is a closeup of the statue. I really simplified the picture (you don't expect me to draw every detail, do you!?), but I like how it turned out (especially the crazy lines I used for the stained glass windows).
I'll post one picture each time I update, so you guys can see some of my works from this year (apparently I am an art ninja, since you guys never get to see my pieces).
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Eggsactly!
For those of you who did not get to see my egg for Eggsibition this year, here are a few pictures. My idea was "Word Vomit," using a play on the word "egg."
Here is the base for the egg. I mixed brown, orange, and green paint and splattered it on the base to give a vomit effect. ...I had way too much fun with that part...
Here is another angle of the base. As you can see, I painted the words over the vomit. And yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the egg puns.
Here is the actual egg. Every member of the auction is given a plaster egg for a base. I carved into the plaster to create the mouth (including the teeth, which took forever), and used air dry clay for the lips and nose. I then painted the egg, and brushed red chalk onto the cheeks to give it a blush effect. As you can see, the egg is "drooling" the egg puns from the side of it's mouth. I had so much fun making this, and I thank my art teachers for giving me the opportunity and helping me every step of the way.
Just another angle of my baby. I'm so sorry that the pictures are blurry, I was in a huge rush that morning. I was not able to attend the actual event, as I was checking out a college in another state, so I do not have a professional picture of my egg. However, I heard the auction was a success, and that my egg supposedly sold for one hundred dollars. All of the benefits went to a charity for a youth home, so it was for a good cause.
Here is the base for the egg. I mixed brown, orange, and green paint and splattered it on the base to give a vomit effect. ...I had way too much fun with that part...
Here is another angle of the base. As you can see, I painted the words over the vomit. And yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the egg puns.
Here is the actual egg. Every member of the auction is given a plaster egg for a base. I carved into the plaster to create the mouth (including the teeth, which took forever), and used air dry clay for the lips and nose. I then painted the egg, and brushed red chalk onto the cheeks to give it a blush effect. As you can see, the egg is "drooling" the egg puns from the side of it's mouth. I had so much fun making this, and I thank my art teachers for giving me the opportunity and helping me every step of the way.
Just another angle of my baby. I'm so sorry that the pictures are blurry, I was in a huge rush that morning. I was not able to attend the actual event, as I was checking out a college in another state, so I do not have a professional picture of my egg. However, I heard the auction was a success, and that my egg supposedly sold for one hundred dollars. All of the benefits went to a charity for a youth home, so it was for a good cause.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Facelift!
Yeah... my website... it was looking a little saggy, so it had a minor operation. Think of it as a nosejob.
Check out the "after" -----> http://acaciatreedesigns.webs.com
Check out the "after" -----> http://acaciatreedesigns.webs.com
Monday, May 10, 2010
YAA
Well, the gallery showing was lovely, and I was quite proud to be one of the only two from my school to have been chosen for this honor. If you're interested, here are pictures of my piece:
Here is me next to my piece.
And here is a closeup of my work. It is called "Runaways," and it is a social commentary on runaway adolescents. I used wall compound on canvas, then sprayed it with a textured spray paint to make it look like stone, and watercolored the shadows and an alleyway scene. I was really going for a grunge look, and I spent a few hours looking up scenes of alleyways and focusing on textures, such as the exposed brick in this piece. I must say, it was a blast making, and it really allowed me to try new techniques. I think this is one of my favorite pieces I've made.
Here is me next to my piece.
And here is a closeup of my work. It is called "Runaways," and it is a social commentary on runaway adolescents. I used wall compound on canvas, then sprayed it with a textured spray paint to make it look like stone, and watercolored the shadows and an alleyway scene. I was really going for a grunge look, and I spent a few hours looking up scenes of alleyways and focusing on textures, such as the exposed brick in this piece. I must say, it was a blast making, and it really allowed me to try new techniques. I think this is one of my favorite pieces I've made.
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