SW+0-Summer+EXAMPLE

= STUDIO WORK 0 - Summer Assignment  = Title: Free as a Bird Size: 40cm x 60cm Media: Acrylic on Board


 * ANALYSIS: **


 * What were the artistic and/or cultural influences for this project? ** **Who/what influenced either the composition and/or the style.**

For my summer work I was inspired by Roy Lichtenstein’s pop artwork, and how he uses black thick lines to be his outline in all his paintings. Also, I was influenced by the cartoonish style that he uses in his paintings, and this matched my idea a lot because it was a dream so obviously it has to be cartoon style. Lichtenstein also used primary colors a lot in his paintings he has to include primary colors in almost every painting. So, I tried to accomplish that in my artwork.


 * What materials/media/processes did you use and or experiment with, and how? **

I used acrylic paint, different sizes of brushes, and a pencil. I used the same style that Lichtenstein uses I outlined my painting with black thick lines, and my painting didn’t have any shades so it could be cartoon style. I used a pencil first to draw my picture so I could make changes as I’m working. Next, I painted with acrylic paint the actual drawing, and then I made the black outline.


 * How do you think you have responded to advice and criticism during this project (and during the term), both from fellow students and the teacher. Did you actively seek advice? If so, was it useful? **

For this project I was very precise in everything because it was summer and it was my first project so I took a lot of advice. Last year I used acrylic paint a lot and I used Lichtenstein’s technique before, so it wasn’t new for me. I asked for advice from my friends, cousins, and 2 teachers. Asking for advice helped a lot to know whether I’m on the right track and everything is correct or not.


 * Clearly explain the weaknesses/areas for improvement – **

For this project I don’t think I have a lot of weaknesses. I just find out that my hair turned out to be bigger than usual. Also, my mouth should be smiling. Some parts on the canvas are thicker then the other, that’s because I’ve put too much paint on it.


 * Clearly explain the strengths of the piece – **

I think my strengths were much more than my weaknesses. I think I drew myself really well it looked really similar to the real picture. Also, the thick outlines were very neat. I also changed the color of my shirt so I could have the three primary colors red, yellow, and blue. I’m really satisfied with this artwork and think I put a lot of effort to it.


 * What could you take through to the next project and develop further? This could be anything, from a technique to an idea, not neccessarily just the theme. **

I really like Lichtenstein’s style and I think I will use it in my next project. Not only the next one but also, I will use it a lot in my artworks in the coming 2 years. Maybe I could start adding the Benday Dots to my paintings, but it will take a lot of effort to make it equal and small dots.