This week I decided to spread out all my projects-in-the-works and see where I was at (in the bigger picture as well as in each individual project). I have 7 large 2D projects to finish this month, as well as 5 3D projects. I created an organized check list and prioritized what was most important to accomplish in each piece. Luckily about 5 of my 2D projects are nearly 75% to 90% finished. I feel further behind on my 3D projects.
My last 2D project was started last weekend. This is only a few hours into it (bad basement lighting). This whole semester in my independent study I am focusing on experimentation with material. I was working on the Breeders piece, but some craziness in my schedule and stress load were making it hard to get into such an intimate and fun piece. I decided instead to shift gears to a final piece that is a bit of a tribute to Ben and his conflicting altar egos. In addition, I decided to try more wet media due to the fact that Ben is always pushing me to paint and his artwork is mostly in ink or paint. I feed so much off of his imagination and perspective, that his artwork and music directly guides a lot of my pieces.
Bunny round #2... Glad to be starting fresh on this concept. Today I started the first of three rabbit sculptures. They will be bases to display these 50 + year old baby doll heads from when my grandmother was a child. I have two the size of the head photographed here, and one larger head that I'm saving for last. They will be in three different poses each displaying a doll head with handmade rabbit ears from vintage fur remnants that I found.
This was the end of today... though I may dive into it a bit more tonight after my German homework.
Parker's Unicorn :) It's is rearing up with a mound of earth underneath for support (her own idea when she couldn't get the legs to hold the body's weight). She was most proud of the long tail and flowing mane. I like that the horn is bigger than the head haha (her original head was viciously torn off and smashed by her brother... it's been a long day with Moo.)
A wall mount collage that I'm working on. Lots of patterned shapes and graphic-like imagery.
More detail work to do on the eye, not sure how far I want to go with it.
Our little tea break today with these insane flower sponge cake cupcakes my mom sent home with us after my sister's baby shower/birthday party. I've really been trying to pay attention to the ceramics and patterns I've collected over the years (even before taking any ceramics or drawing classes). I really want to understand what factors in design that I'm most drawn to. The cup to the left is my Papaw's doodles, which more than directly effect my ink pattern works. The middle is one of a set of four vintage mugs with strawberries, and the last Gustav Klimt... that talented o' dog has always had a spot in my heart.
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