Time Log 1: Senior Drawing

Hello... back again.

Total hrs: 10

Conceptually, I spent time in thinking about.... my experiences and my passions.

This past summer, I worked with young, adult women who were trying to get out of the sex industry in San Diego, CA. Through this experience, I have become more and more passionate about these women that are worldwide, and revealing their story. It is a lot of the same, sad story.

With my time this semester, I would like to devote my work to these women. What I want to say specifically has not yet been determined. But I do want raise awareness about what's happening within US borders and abroad. This is a worldwide problem.

I did sketches of ideas and wrote out some different ways I could go with my concept (but my car was broken into on Wednesday night, and my purse, backpack w/sketchbook inside, iPod, and burt's bees chapstick were all taken!). I messed around with tracing paper to see how layering and transparencies came/did not come through. I used graphite as my drawing tool. I also spent time in Lowe's looking at possible materials, and have tracked down a dremmel for possible use as well. I don't know for sure my materials... I think I want to use colour this semester because I didn't last semester. So, that is something I am taking into consideration... possibly as simple as colored pencils.

Time Log 13:Drawing 2

Total Hrs: 12

This week I framed my finished pieces. It really has made my work even more cohesive just with that simple addition. I'm stoked. I also started/finished a figure piece and started another of the abstract pieces. The pieces are going more smoothly and quicker now because I think I have a better understanding of how the material works. I want to finish two more of the abstract pieces with this last week that I have.

Time Log 12:Drawing 2

Total Hrs: 11

This week, after some searching, I invested in some frames for my work at Michaels! I'm excited for when I actually get to put them in the frames, but I'm waiting until every piece is completed. Originally, I planned on having 5 pieces for my final, but I think I'll be able to have MORE than that! I bought extra frames just in case.

After speaking with my peers last week and getting their input, I decided to spend more time working on the stippling on my already existing pieces THAT I LIKE and that are strong enough to be in my final display. I also started a new piece this week. It is more abstract looking. I have a couple of these more abstract pieces that I'd like to throw in with the figure pieces. I think, and so do the individuals that I've showed this to, they add interesting visual elements to the whole.

With my remaining time, I believe that I will be tweaking my pieces and I think I'll be able to get in one more figurative piece and definitely another abstract piece.

Time Log 11:Drawing 2

Total Hrs: 11

This week I created and drew out 3 compositions. I worked on the ink application of 2. I also looked for more pictures that I could maybe use and I'm working on getting some of my older sister that I can tweak to use for my project. I continually am looking for more imagery ideas and inspiration for the project. In addition, I've started to look for possible framing for my pieces. I'd like to have them all nicely framed or mounted...

Time Log 10:Drawing 2

Total Hours: 10

This week I spent time finishing up a drawing that I started last week and I almost completed another piece. I am working on creating my next composition. I want to redue some of the earlier pieces that I did in different styles to see which goes best with what (more options). So, recreating those compositions is on the agenda for this upcoming week as well.

work in progress

using indian ink and brushes in hopes to get a charcoal affect...

it's a neat process. i learn something new every time i do it.

the first two images are drawings i am working on right now.

i'm pretty excited to get them finished!

making the switch

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