Project 3 Recap

Composition #1:

In this composition, I used elements of space and motion to create a very animated feeling environment. I used fragmentation with the skier to convey movement, overlapping with the hand drawn mountains and the animated clouds, and blurring with the sun. All of these factors work together to create an atmosphere. The different sizes in the two mountains and their respective skiers create an atmosphere with dimension. Going into this project, I knew I wanted it to be mostly digital with a simple hand drawn element. After much trial and error trying to incorporate drawn details with animated details, I decided on a simple mountain range that aligned with the animated clouds I found. I personally enjoy the simplicity of the animation and believe it checks off all of my requirements. On reflection, I would love to go back and change the background into a hand painted sunset/night sky with the oil paints we were offered in class. From there, I would blend the two styles, making it a bit more visually engaging.

Composition #2:

In this composition, I used elements of space to create an atmosphere which depicted a section of a fish tank overlooking a city. In this work, I used fragmentation on the hand to show movement, overlapping of the animated water splashes, a blurry background to make it appear in the distance, and multiple sized fish to show scale shift. Being completely digital, the elements of this piece work together to create an atmosphere. I made many versions using this city background, finally deciding on the aquatic portion once I decided to try something totally opposite of the background. To my surprise, this became my favorite version on my work and I decided to stick with it. Continuing with my love of an animated look, I added the colorful water droplets and bubble to add interest to the work. These pieces pop and make it a fun environment. On reflection, I would love to have made the “fish tank” portion appear larger by adding many more fish and filling it up with fish tank accessories. However, I like how lightheaded and fun it ended up looking, being made-up of random artistic choices that flow well together.

Mapping #1:

Mapping #2:

In an art related setting, this was one of the first times I have been asked to write my own problem and solve for it. I am more of a student where I enjoy being given specific guidelines to follow. After trying many things and constantly changing my idea, I learned that I just needed to stick to one process and go from there. Going into it, I realized that having a set idea I gave myself wasn’t working and it never panned out to what I wanted it to be. From this, I learned that I benefit the most from experimentation and must invest a lot of time to this project. The process was long due to me constantly changing my mind and scrapping what I had made. At a certain point, I had to force myself to just stick to something and stay dedicated to what I started. At the beginning, I wrote out a bunch of ideas that I liked in the moment, but didn’t love when I looked back on them.

Artist Reflection:

Elizabeth Murray

Elizabeth Murray’s work is an abstract reflection of her experiences through life including her loss, satisfaction, joy, and confusion. Her love for cartoons and abstract things, including Disney, prompted her to create abstract minimalistic and surrealist works. Her painting skills were unique and she was constantly trying new things in the painting world. Murray’s painting were both 2d and 3d and she was constantly changing up her style and introducing the world to new and innovative ways of painting. Ultimately, Murray’s goal and point of view was to expand the world of painting and stretch its dimensions, proving painting can be done in many different ways. She wanted to inspire others to step out of their comfort zone and unleash themselves into the world of art, trying new things and not being afraid of failure. Murray’s purpose and belief align with mine because I also believe in experimentation and to not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. After researching, she has inspired me to not be afraid to try new techniques and to just go for it.

Elizabeth Murray’s Works: