FINAL PAINTING PROJECT!

I chose to paint one of the still life compositions for my final project in Surface class. A collection of personal items- letters, concert tickets, photos, etc, this painting is 5x4 feet on a masonite wood panel that I created as part of the class assignment. I really wanted to choose a composition that meant something to me personally and made me happy when I painted it, and honestly I'm not sure that I would have had the patience to complete this work if it weren't for the fact that I love each and every item in the composition. I am very proud of this work and think that it exemplifies the progress I've made this semester in Surface Research!

way overdue.... my experimental color theory works!

These go way back to the color theory painting assignment. As part two of that assignment, we were to have an art experience, getting lost in different mediums and just having fun. I did! The following works were created with acrylic paints, metallic ink, matte medium transfers, and drawing. Inspired by cities, wildlife, geometric shapes. On 8"x1' and 1'x1' wood panels.

mixed media work

A combination of paper transfers and acrylic paint. This work was inspired by fluorescent cell images- science is a wonderful and sometimes beautiful mystery.

in a dream.... collage work

This dream-landscape collage was inspired by old-fashioned train stations. To me they symbolize the excitement and adventure of traveling, in the days before people dreaded airplane rides and car trips. I included myself in this collage, stepping off the platform into a new city. I also wanted to include an autumnal setting- inspired by the changing colors of the trees!

"create your own" composition

For this open ended composition, I decided to retake one of my earlier still life photos, incorporating some of my favorite elements from each one. I also chose to use a blue background instead of white to offer some contrast to the yellows in the objects.

distorted photo

I played with contrast and exposure levels on a photo I took for a previous assignment for my photo distortion composition. I think it has a dreamlike feel, and I like the way the lines in the composition are highlighted.

A few singular objects....

As part of an exploration project to choose a composition for our panel paintings, we photographed objects by themselves. I was able to play with lighting to create different shadows which was fun! I have never really photographed objects this way before (creating my own setting/lighting) and it was a great experience!