White Charcoal Still Life

Negative Shapes Study 3

Negative Shapes Study 2

Negative Shapes Study 1

Stripes

Skeleton Study #2

Skeleton Study #1

Tetrad Study

Monochromatic Study

Secondary Triad Study

Primary Triad Study

Scattered

Reflection

With the subject of "Reflection," I interpreted this piece upon my own perspective of myself and how it relates to my reflection in the mirror. As of recently, having to undergo the process of applying for scholarships and also having to write reflective essays about myself, I was in the mind frame of how to translate what I see in the mirror and how I view myself onto a piece of paper for someone to read. Therefore, this train of thought led to the idea of literally drawing myself onto a piece of paper and having it symbolize the inner struggle I am currently experiencing. In addition to this main symbolism of the piece, I have other reflections and repetitions of myself in the piece almost as to convey other perspectives or "distant thoughts" of myself. They aren't as noticeable but nonetheless are still there and can symbolize darker bits of my past that are more reluctant to be placed upon paper.

Ferocious

The Make

10-minute Outdoor Study

Hand Study

Organic, to mechanic, to tools for inspiration. See, Make, Inspire.

Eye study

Mesmerizing

Boundaries - Work-in-progress

So I got so frustrated with this one that I literally tore it up... but before I did so it was supposed to be a girl, looking down, and she was working on building a fence. The fence she was building represented the boundaries that she is setting for herself. I'll have to re-do this one though...

Mysterious - (work-in-progress)

Now that I have internet again, I can post this, however it's definitely a work-in-progress. I don't like it much and plan to go back into it with alternative mediums.

Summer Lily

Disguise

In contrast to my first selection, i also really admire more realistic art that contains softer colors and a lot of detail. Still nature oriented, i admire the attention to details and exactness in this piece. This piece is done in acrylic paint, also my favorite medium.

This piece stood out to me right off the bat because nature, specifically and especially trees, are of my favorite subject matters, but it also stood out to me because of the bold and contrasting colors which also intrigue and attract my attention. The process and material of the piece is unknown until the website decides it wants to actually load for me.

2011-2012 School Year Goal

I've had a lot of challenging experiences in my life and it has cause me to view the world differently, and although I want others to know about these things, because I feel it has a direct connection to the essence of who I am, I'm not always comfortable enough to tell others through verbal means about these deeply personal things. Therefore, my goal this year is to dig deeper into myself to reflect on my past experiences and feelings and work to translate them into art instead. I wish to communicate my vulnerability through my work rather than my words to share with others my unique perspectives on life and the world around me and hopefully as a result motivate and encourage people to relate to my pieces in deeper and more enlightening ways than before.

Reverse

Surrender

Dusty