Question 1
When I first started this class I didn't have a huge span of knowledge on what art criticism was. I have always made art with myself, and I would critique it in my head, but I never really considered it criticism, just things I could improve upon. I never did art with other people, so I never had to criticize other people's work. When I took this class, I was comfortable with evaluating my own work, but I felt a little weird commenting on others art. I loved seeing what everyone created because it always interests me what other people come up with. I am not too creative when it comes to coming up with ideas on my own for artwork, so I am always amazed at how creative some people's artwork is. When you think of the word criticism, you think of it in a negative way for the most part. But what a lot of people don't know is that criticism can be both good and bad, but most artists try to keep it positive with things they could improve on and not necessarily what they didn't achieve. My understanding of art criticism has changed during Art 1 a lot. I know that it is not necessarily a negative thing. Also, criticism allows people to see the mistakes they did not originally see. When people point something out, you're able to see it even if you didn't notice it before. Even the smallest detail can make a huge difference in an artist's piece. I view art differently now in the way that the final piece probably had help from outside sources. You're always looking for feedback and praise on the piece that you put so much time and work into, and when someone notices that something could be altered or changed you quickly go to change it. Unless you feel it is an unnecessary change that wouldn't do too much to improve your work. I view my work as a work in process.. even if I feel I am done, I will ask others what they think about my work and see what they think I could do to make it better. You're always looking to improve and make something better.
When I first started this class I didn't have a huge span of knowledge on what art criticism was. I have always made art with myself, and I would critique it in my head, but I never really considered it criticism, just things I could improve upon. I never did art with other people, so I never had to criticize other people's work. When I took this class, I was comfortable with evaluating my own work, but I felt a little weird commenting on others art. I loved seeing what everyone created because it always interests me what other people come up with. I am not too creative when it comes to coming up with ideas on my own for artwork, so I am always amazed at how creative some people's artwork is. When you think of the word criticism, you think of it in a negative way for the most part. But what a lot of people don't know is that criticism can be both good and bad, but most artists try to keep it positive with things they could improve on and not necessarily what they didn't achieve. My understanding of art criticism has changed during Art 1 a lot. I know that it is not necessarily a negative thing. Also, criticism allows people to see the mistakes they did not originally see. When people point something out, you're able to see it even if you didn't notice it before. Even the smallest detail can make a huge difference in an artist's piece. I view art differently now in the way that the final piece probably had help from outside sources. You're always looking for feedback and praise on the piece that you put so much time and work into, and when someone notices that something could be altered or changed you quickly go to change it. Unless you feel it is an unnecessary change that wouldn't do too much to improve your work. I view my work as a work in process.. even if I feel I am done, I will ask others what they think about my work and see what they think I could do to make it better. You're always looking to improve and make something better.
Question 2
There are many things I learned in art 1. A lot of which I knew, but my knowledge expanded. I learned useful tips on clay and how to slip and score. For my clay piece I did an NC State Wolfpack head, and it was very challenging. I have layers on my piece, so the head looks somewhat 3D and off the paper. The first thing I did was scrape away clay from the sides to create the head. After that, I did slip and score which is a technique where you slice small indentations on the back of the piece of clay that you're trying to attach to the big bulk of clay. You also slice some indentations on the surface of the base clay. You put a little bit of water on both areas, and then stick the small piece on to the big piece. After you push down, and it dries, the piece should be attached. I did this with the muzzle, eyes, and then all the teeth and nose. It was a hard process to make it look all realistic, but in the end I was pretty proud of how it turned out. Also, I learned more about realistic shading. I am proud of my two in one artwork because, in my opinion, the snake looks pretty realistic. And although the rope isn't very lifelike, you know it is a rope. Shading is a very important tool to know when you are doing a realistic/value drawing. Shading helps to make your drawing look 3D, have depth, and most importantly have value. Art 1 is a great class for students who are looking for an introduction into art and having the flexibility to create what they would like under certain themes. I felt Mrs. Purtee was a very flexible teacher, and I loved that. I feel teachers, especially art teachers, should allow their kids flexibility to express themselves in art. Art allows people to get their emotions out, and really express who they are. Some people can't connect with a theme when you tell someone they have to draw this or that. If the artwork doesn't have any connection or meaning then the artwork won't be very good. Artwork is definitely the most meaningful when there is a story to tell. I also felt some of the art topics were very deep and challenging. When we had to do the Artist's Take a Stand it was really challenging to come up with ideas that could be presented in an art piece that portrayed the message that you were trying to get across. I ultimately chose Global Warming and portrayed in a way that the Earth was melting and that people need to help.
There are many things I learned in art 1. A lot of which I knew, but my knowledge expanded. I learned useful tips on clay and how to slip and score. For my clay piece I did an NC State Wolfpack head, and it was very challenging. I have layers on my piece, so the head looks somewhat 3D and off the paper. The first thing I did was scrape away clay from the sides to create the head. After that, I did slip and score which is a technique where you slice small indentations on the back of the piece of clay that you're trying to attach to the big bulk of clay. You also slice some indentations on the surface of the base clay. You put a little bit of water on both areas, and then stick the small piece on to the big piece. After you push down, and it dries, the piece should be attached. I did this with the muzzle, eyes, and then all the teeth and nose. It was a hard process to make it look all realistic, but in the end I was pretty proud of how it turned out. Also, I learned more about realistic shading. I am proud of my two in one artwork because, in my opinion, the snake looks pretty realistic. And although the rope isn't very lifelike, you know it is a rope. Shading is a very important tool to know when you are doing a realistic/value drawing. Shading helps to make your drawing look 3D, have depth, and most importantly have value. Art 1 is a great class for students who are looking for an introduction into art and having the flexibility to create what they would like under certain themes. I felt Mrs. Purtee was a very flexible teacher, and I loved that. I feel teachers, especially art teachers, should allow their kids flexibility to express themselves in art. Art allows people to get their emotions out, and really express who they are. Some people can't connect with a theme when you tell someone they have to draw this or that. If the artwork doesn't have any connection or meaning then the artwork won't be very good. Artwork is definitely the most meaningful when there is a story to tell. I also felt some of the art topics were very deep and challenging. When we had to do the Artist's Take a Stand it was really challenging to come up with ideas that could be presented in an art piece that portrayed the message that you were trying to get across. I ultimately chose Global Warming and portrayed in a way that the Earth was melting and that people need to help.