Reflection

Making this painting was a lot of hard work; I have never worked this big before. I'm glad I got to challenge myself. People's critiques were very helpful and I think made the painting even better than it would have looked. I was worried to work in oil painting this large because I have not done it very much, this is only my 4th oil painting, but I definitely feel more comfortable with the material and I'm glad I did it. I know I haven't been super good at keeping up on the blog, but I did them eventually. It was hard to focus being senior spring. I really enjoyed the freedom in senior studio to be able to do what ever I wanted, this class has gotten me even more excited to go to art school in the fall.

Critique 2

-add more reds to the left side of the painting
-add more shadows
-add details to the front buildings
-maybe dull down all the buildings like in the photo

Seven Days in the World

This week you're reading an excerpt Seven Days in the World. On your blog write a short personal response to what you've read. Any revelations? Surprises? Can you imagine yourself participating in a crit like the one described here?

I have done a few crits like that in the summer programs that I have done. Everyone has like their own little section where they display their work then you go around the room and each person talks about what they did their inspiration etc. and the teachers give suggestions. Some of the things they say are a little hard to take; they teachers get kind of made at you if you defend it though I have noticed. Maybe that's just the teachers that I have done crits with. I can relate to the story too in that when you have a big crit like that with a large class it get REALLY boring and hard to pay attention. I would have like doodle in my sketchbook sometimes. I am sure I will have plenty of crits like in the packet at Parsons, but it can be helpful.

Alternitive Ways to Display Art

Take another look at the Alternative Exhibition Format slideshow (on the class site). Think about which artist's work was the most interesting to you in terms of format. Make a post and talk about what the artist does with format, and why you think it is interesting, and if you think you might be considering using an alternative exhibit format write about that too.

This one was my favorite because her idea is so original using trash as like a mobile. It does no even look like trash it looks really beautiful and like a universe almost. If it was trash on a canvas it would not have as much of an impact. This way it is far away and you can't really figure out exactly what it is made from which adds to it.

Crit

Group: Carrie, Maeve, Alex

Oil painting:

• keep red maroon color (maybe more dull)
• add reds to the sky (wash of red maybe
  
• keep the bottom heavy leave the top light
  
• add more texture with the wax
  

The Critique Handbook

In your opinion, what do you think the role of the critique, as it's described in this chapter, could be in a class like ours?

the role of a critique is described as a day to evaluate and discuss works of art in a group it is often really terrifying for artists because they have become comfortable with what they have been creating. I agree it can be stressful; you thought your were done and then all of a sudden you have all this other work to do, but critiques can be very helpful and more often they work in the artist favor to make an even better work of art.

According to this chapter and your past experiences, how can you get the most out of a critique of your own work?

You should not take the things people say personally or you won't get though it. Explain your intentions and where you are trying to go with the piece then you should listen and then decide what ideas to take and which ones to leave as is.

How can you be a helpful participant in your classmates' critiques?

Do not attack their work, give them suggestions and ideas to lead them in a direction to add or change their work so they are even happier with it.

Select three quotes from the excerpt that you can relate to and type them into a post on your blog. Maybe they remind you of something that's happened to you in an art class or something you've seen someone else experience. Write about how you relate to the quote and include as many specific stories as you can.

"Talent may get someone off the starting blocks faster, but without a sense of direction or a goal to strive for, it won't count for much."
-this happens to me sometimes. Though people say I have talent in drawing, I have talent in drawing what is in front is me. I have a harder time coming up with something really creative and original.

"The belief that 'real' art possesses some indefinable magic ingredient puts pressure on you to prove your work contains the same."
-I get really frustrated when I can't think of an amazing topic for my art. I hate doing art for the sake of doing art. If I force myself to make something because I have to, I always hate it.

"We abdicate artistic decision-making to others when we fear that the work itself will not bring us the understanding, acceptance and approval we seek."
-I see this happen all the time more in fashion than in painting. In fashion people care a lot about what the garment does to the person underneath. Sometimes people forget that clothes are art too. Maybe you where not meant to look at the person but at the clothes as a sculpture. You wouldn't say that metal sculpture does not show off the copper well.