Update

The lines of my piece are too light to be seen in a picture! But progress has made and I have a plan as to what the rest will look like.

Group Critique

Brooke, Geoff, Murray.

An important issue brought up was that I may not have enough time to finish my piece, a solution to that issue would cutting off part of my canvas to have less space to work with. The idea of color, is to bring attention to the image and help the viewer have a path in which they follow while observing. I was recomended to use a paint marker, because it is easier to make distinct lines while paint would create for a rougher image. Which may not be a bad idea, something I must think about. A major issue, is that my lines aren't dark enough. This is because of the way I draw, to make sure I get the cleanest lines I can. The group recommend I go over them again, maybe when a pen. I am concerned of this idea, because I am worried I will lose the neatness that I work so hard to achieve. The last idea is to incorporate a visually confusing image such as a staircase in which you cant tell which way it is going or how it works. This would add an effect of an optical illusion which would be great for the overall theme of the piece.

Potential Struggles

Think about which of these you can imagine being potential issues for you and/or your classmates in the Senior Studio class. Select three of these issues, and on your blog, describe how you can see them coming up in class.

Perfectionism at the start, is probably the theme that relates to me the most. Believing that everything has to be perfect before you can take the next step. This, as explained in the packet, leads to procrastination instead of perfectionism. Because of this, I lose a significant amount of time just being not entirely happy with what I have. I do not totally agree with what is said. When I work, I produce something and step-by-step I remove what I don't like and take the next step. To me this process is very helpful and keeps me on a steady working path.

Obligation vs. commitment. When it comes to art, I almost never feel obligated to do something specific. Obviously art is full of creativity, therefore being told or thinking one should stick to something if its not working is unacceptable. To have guidelines and boundaries is a different scenario, and can be very beneficial. Sometimes, it is much harder to be given the choice to produce anything. Because their are so many options, one can become overwhelmed. In some cases, having no boundaries is a very positive thing because one may know exactly what he or she wants produce/likes produce.

Studios World-Wide

Make a list of the types of things you see in most of the studios you look at.
Why do you think these things show up more than once?
How do artists develop spaces and methods for making their most authentic work as part of a daily artistic practice?

music

chairs are personalized

walls used to their potential

Looking through the studios I see a trend of personalization. There may be a pattern of objects artists have in their studios but it is the way they use them that makes them unique. An example of this, is the walls of an artiste's studio. In some cases, a wall is used by an artist to illustrate his or her work. In other circumstances, walls are used to compare art or ideas. Chairs and ladders are also something I see of importance towards an artist's studio. Ladders may be used when working on a large scale, while they are also seen used as something to sit on. Chairs are personalized, indicating that it is strictly for the artists. Music is a common theme in an artist's studio as well. Music can inspire, and can help to work. Some artists base their work entirely on music, other use it to let their mind and creativity go. An artist' studio consists of entirely objects that will benefit their art. Nothing in an artist's studio will easily distract them to the point were they are unable to work progressively.