For my first challenge, I completed a 2D project. It was of a very detailed eye. I used a step-by-step picture as my guide, but ultimately I added my own touch to it. The changes I added were fairly subtle, but I' feel like it made a big difference. Thicker and bolder marks to make the eyeline stand out, darker and thicker eyebrow hairs, and kind of contouring the eye (like a person might with eyeshadow) on the eyelid are my changes I'm most proud of. Below are pictures of my final 2D project and my step-by-step- guide. [Essential Question...] I think ambition and excitement can encourage people to take creative risks. This was a fun project that I'm very proud of!
The printmaking process seems difficult at first, but when you get the hang of it, it is really simple! The first step is to carve a sketch into your lino block. The carving tools are sharp, you you must be very careful. That's why we use a stopblock. Whatever you choose to carve will result in it becoming white. You can also carve sporadically which will give you a neat, chatter look. Next, it's time to make your stamps! You cover your stamp in printmaking ink with a tool called a brayer. You need to make sure that when you press down, you have the right amount of ink on your stamp. Having too much will result in a big blob of ink on your paper, and having too little will result in you barely being able to see your stamp. My run was a very long one. A run is how many prints you create at a time. After 17 attempts, (yes, 17!) i FINALLY figured it out! Below you will see a couple of my not-so-pretty ones, and my final print. This was a great learning experience!
The first project our art class had done was a Logo Design Project. Our logo had to define us: our likes, hobbies, initials, etc. First, we had to create three different sketches so we had a variety to choose from. One of my sketches is of an Iowa Hawkeye with a softball, volleyball, and my initials on it. Another sketch is a softball with my initials on it. My final and favorite sketch is a volleyball with my initials on it. I chose that particular design for my project because it was simple and symbolic. The picture below is my final, favorite sketch!
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