Dominant Vs. Non-Dominant

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
I thought it was an interesting concept using my hand as the subject matter because I not only had to concentrate on my hand that I was drawing with but also concentrate on my hand I was drawing.

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
I chose to use a pencil because I felt more comfortable drawing with a pencil. I feel it is more comfortable to hold a pencil rather than charcoal.

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
I felt very uneasy drawing with my non-dominant hand. However, as I continued to draw my hand it didn't turn out as scribbly as I thought it would. I would consider in the future trying to use my non-dominant hand more often.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
Yes, I believe they are successful studies. I feel my drawings came out better than expected. I also thought my drawing using my non-dominant hand came out successful. 

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
Yes, I would defintly consider using my non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future. I feel that I had the misconception that I am unable to write properly with my non-dominant hand that I cannot draw properly with my non-dominant hand. This creation has taught me a lot about my drawing skills.

Videos!

1. I chose to watch the three videos because they were something that I was interested in learning about. I also wanted to explore what late gothic art and literature look like in England during that specific time period. 2. The key concepts learned in the video More Human Than Human are: • Imagery molds our lives by telling us how to feel and think • What makes art beautiful to one may not be beautiful to the next. So what is going on in the brain? • The evolution of paintings and sculptures and how as humans we contributed to their growth Late Gothic Art and Architecture: 1400-1547 • The transition from the Middle ages to the Renaissance through the late Gothic Art of England • The combination of sculpture and wood has made such a huge impact and development. • The idea of realism Cairo Museum: • Museum in Egypt filled with the most ancient artifacts • Stories that can never be explained from remarkable objects • These were royal treasures for the afterlife 3. The videos relate to the text by they both explain the importance of art and how it evolved in different time periods. They videos also convey the message of uniqueness and beauty in different pieces. 4. I really enjoyed watching the films. My favorite was watching the Cairo Museum. I learned a lot and thought it was interesting learning about the Egyptian culture. However, all the videos helped demonstrate different art concepts and was helpful seeing them visually.

Review on Architecture Videos

Architecture: The Science of Design 1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. a. Skyscrapers are built to withstand not only gravity, but also wind, precipitation, and earthquakes. b. Components are riveted to support walls, buildings, and floors. c. Two distinct parts of skyscrapers are the superstructure, which is all that stands above and the undergroung substructure. d. Bars of metal ae placed into concrete to improve resistance to traction and flection Classical Architecture a. The buildinds of Greek and Roman empires have had a strong and abiding influence on generations of architecture b. When nations want to express how successful and important they are they build grandious monuments. c. Paints are created to show how wonderful architecutre and how beautiful everything was. d. John Nashfamed for his vast classical urban projects around Regents Parkland. 2. These videos relate to the readings in the text by explaing the structural importance of architects. Also, the beautiful creations of the Greek and Romans architecture. 3. I enjoyed watched the films. I learned a lot about what goes into architecture and the thought process behind it. I also thought it was interesting how the Greek and Romans created such amazing arhcitecture and how we have expanded from their ideas. 4. I chose the films to watch becuae I wanted to learn about what goes into the process of creating architecture and I also wanted to learn more about classical architecture. I always thought classical architecture was so beautiful and I wanted to see more pieces.

Experiences from my Reviews!

1. http://aed200dhawco.blogspot.com http://akasprzakartclass.blogspot.com/ 2. When looking at Project 1, I agreed with the elements and the principles that students chose to display. I thought it was really interesting looking at my fellow classmates ideas and concepts. Some of them really looking outside of the box and demonstrated a great amount of creativity. One of my favorites was the leopard blanket they chose to use for texture along with pictures from the butterfly musuem to show unity. 3. No, I didn't come across any of the same pictures. However, I enjoyed this activity because I came across pictures that I must have looked over. I enjoyed looking at what my other classmates thought were awesome and unique. 4. I really loved the picture of Jehan's George's "Marvelous Sauce", I thought it was a picture that only exposes so much but there is so much more than meets the eye. I love pictures like that and I would like to go back to the art gallery to reflect upon it. 5. I loved reading my peers reflections for the simple reason that we all have such unique minds and what one thinks is awesome is so different that the other persons idea of awesome. Even though we can experience this in a classroom setting we were all still able to give our opinions to eachother. 6. I checked my blog and have no comments at the moment but, will still continue to check!

Videos on Sculpting, Glass, Ceramics, and Installation Art!

1. The key concepts learned in Through the Eyes of a Sculptor are: a. Emmanuel Fillon became a carver before he became a sculptor b. When an artist moves away from their homeland they realize their culture and everything that has been given to them. c. Silicon impressions provide great detail. The clay is the original work d. Sculptures need much time to be created especially depending on the amount of detail. e. Sculptures can be seen as soft, jagged, and show a various amounts of textures. The key concepts learned in Glass and Ceramics is: a. Glass and ceramics are some of the oldest man-made material b. Glass is made from sand one of the most abundant materials on earth c. There are two traditional glass-making techniques: glass blowing and the art of stained glass windows d. Ceramic materials continue to grow. They are stronger than steel. e. Laminated glass is made by bonding two or several pieces together known as PVB. The key concepts learning in Installation Art is: a. Installation art is the artwork takes over the space and defines it. It is achieved by the individual artist. b. Three dimensional artworks c. Installation art is extremely unique and evolving d. It is the art of the moment and it has a wide range of works 2. The videos relate to the readings in the text because they both explain the key concepts and discuss what each of them is. They also discuss their uses and the various ways they can be used. I believe the text and videos play well off each other because they both covered very important concepts and then I was able to learn about it visually. 3. I enjoyed watching the films because it allowed my mind to branch off from the books concepts. It also allowed for me to witness these works of art visually and actually see how they are made. I was able to learn about the artists and their opinions of their creations. I also was able to see the logic before, during, and after these creations.

My Logo!

1. When creating my logo, I decided that I wanted my name to be the main focus point of it. I chose this because I am always sketching my name and I thought what better logo to use than your own name. I also chose pink flowers because to me they are girly and fun.

2. I felt the process was quite easy when creating my logo. Basicly, I evaluated some key things what could describe myself. My name is my brand I feel and I chose the flowers to represent a fun,softer side and show that it was created by a female.

3. The most important discover in creating my logo was the idea to use to my name. I thought it was different that I wanted to use my name to be the focal point. However, my name to me is a part of me.

4. I thought the videos were very interesting and I learned the important aspects that go into a logo. It is brand and something that describes you.

Gallery Visit 1

Painting 1- Edouard Vuillard's Oil on Cardboard French 1868-1940
The Painter Ker-Xavier Roussel and his Daughter

A. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
This artwork made an impression on me because if his ability to show the interior of this house in great detail. While looking at this paitning I almost felt as if I was there. Vuillard's intense detail makes me look at every aspect of the room shown.

B. Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
I felt a connection with this particular artwork because it reminded of me when I was younger at my grandparents house. I loved the old fashioned appeal to the picture and found myself interested in every aspect of the room neglecting the two individuals in the painting.

C. Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
I would love to learn more about Vuillard's paintings and his different concepts. I did however, learn that many of his paintings were of interior design and things of that nature.

Painting 2- Paul Gaugin Oil on Canvas French 1848-1903
The Yellow Christ

A. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
This artwork made lasting impression on me for the simple fact that he chose to use the color of yellow to demonstrate Christ's skin color. It wasn't only the color that captivated me but how he showed the women mourning around him. It brought of feeling of sadness when I look at this painting. A lot of this sadness came from the colors he chose for Christ and his facial expression.

B. Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
I felt a connection with this piece simply because I am a christian and went to a Catholic school. I have read so much about it but to see it through an artists eyes was a very unique experience for me.

C. Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why
I would like to learn of Gaugin artworks are mostly Christ related or if he branches off. I would also like to learn more about the artist and his upbringing which would help me understand why he chose to create such a beautiful piece of art.

Painting 3- Pablo Picasso Oil on Canvas Spanish 1881-1973
La Toilette

A. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
I think Pablo Picassos work is absolutly amazing and I found myself concecntrating on his unique work. I love how he expresses the human body in such a way that makes you wonder why. I was so curious as to why in this portrait was an individual holding a mirror to a completly naked women. Picasso's pieces are so unique and and interesting.

B. Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
I feel a connection with most of Picasso's artworks. This is what makes him an amazing artist. His creations almost grab you and just make you wonder. It makes you wonder where are all of this thoughts coming from and you can analyze for hours and still come up with so many different ideas and concepts.

C. Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
I want to learn about all of his artworks. His creations to are masterpieces and you can tell he has such unique vision of the world he lived in. I want to learn more about this artists and his various works of art.

Painting 4- Albert Vierstadt Oil on Canvas American 1830-1902
The Marina Piccola

A. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
Vierstadt's, The Marina Piccola, was absolutely one of my favorite pieces that I was able to experience. It made me think of such a happy place. I think a lot had to do with the sun breaking through the clouds. But, it brought such a calming feeling over me. It almost seemed as if it was the calm after the storm.

B. Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
I felt a great connection with this piece because I felt it was very different from the rest of the pieces I was looking at. It stood out to me. I loved the colors and the concept. It seemed so real to me which is why I enjoyed it so much.

C. Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
I would be interested in learning about Vierstadt's artwork for the simple reason of the feeling I experienced from looking at this particular artwork. I think he is another amazing artist at the gallery.

Painting 5- Fernand Leger Oil on Canvas
Smoke

A. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
I really enjoyed looking at Leger's painting. I thought it was very unique and it reminded me of Picasso's work. There was just random objects everywhere and it makes you wonder where is the connection with all the discombobulated objects. It was very impressive though and I really enjoy artwork that almost doesn't make sense because you know the artist has method behind his madness.

B. Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
I felt a connection with his work because it reminded me of Picasso's works. I love Picasso and thought it was interesting to see another artist with somewhat of the same vision. It drew me in and I found myself looking at this painting for quite some time.

C. Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
I would like to learn more about this artist because I found this piece and his other works at the gallery very interesting and very appealing to ones eye.

Painting 6- Henri Matisse Oil on Canvas French 1869-1954
La Musique

A. Which artworks make an impact or impression one me? Why?
This artwork had a lasting impression on me simply because of the way he drew the proportions. It was interesting how he chose to draw the wormen and other objects so much larger than the guitair and music book. The women were so painted so much larger to scale. I also loved his choice of colors and uniquess to this painting.

B. Which artworkds do I feel a connection with? Why?
I felt a great connection with artwork because I love art and I love music so the two combined made me gravitate towards this painting.

C. Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
I would like to learn more about this artists history along with his other paintings in the gallery.