Just looking at my concentrations next to each other shows such a difference a little time can make. My concentration focus has gone from growth and now to portraits that involve hand gestures and how people use their hands to express emotion and make interactions. In the beginning, I held off on my concentrations because I had so much trouble properly depicting my ideas. However, going into my 3rd concentration, I went to Mrs. Amme and we decided it was a good idea to change my direction to hands. So I went home and I took a picture of one of my close friends. I had so much fun doing this piece and I got it done in surprisingly quick! I came back to class on Tuesday and I realized that changing my concentration topic was a good call. I loved the results of this concentration. I can't wait to do more pieces with chalk pastel and see them all next to each other in the end! :)
Here are some progress shots of my box self-portrait and then a picture of it finished! I've never worked with chalk pastel, but doing this project has made me realize how much I love it. I love being able to manipulate it with my hands and I realized this is a much more efficient and quicker method for me. One thing I disliked is how messy it is, but I LOVEEEE the results.
My creative space is....my bed! Not the best place to do chalk pastel, but I have a little stool next to my bed, don't worry. I always work on my bed, or on the floor. I don't mind working at a table or desk, but I prefer being comfortable and being able to move around a lot while I'm doing a piece. Late at night is when I usually come up with ideas for pieces and think. I just lay in bed and think about everything and it's a place where I feel I can relax and have a moment to form my own thoughts.
Update: This is my chalk pastel self-portrait so far! Actually right now I only have I think 8 boxes left! I'll be sure to post a picture when it's done. |
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May 2016
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