Scrapbook

For my last project I did some scrapbooking. I didn't get as much as I wanted done, but what I get done was Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. I wanted to get more done like, wrestling, and my birthday. I will probably do more scrapbooking here and there before they year is over but I think it will just be for extra credit.

Wheel Throwing

For my up coming project my Dad asked me if I would make him a mug. I said sure, bu the only problem is I haven't wheel throw since last year! So on You Tube I looked up some techniques to help refresh my mind. Here one video I found helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kapm9e6y2hA  In this video he using a technique that I have never used, he only uses the top part of the clay and removes the bottle from it when he is done wheel throwing.

Water Color Painting

For my second project of quater three, I wanted to something I haven't done it awhile, a painting, a water color painting! I really love some this one turned out! The background looks really cool in person, I would paint a little then put salt on it. The effect turned out really cool I think. I also like how the fall leaf colors just really pop out.

Oil Pastel Project

I did an oil pastel drawing like a picture I posted early on my blog. I think it turned out really good. You can't see the full thing because I cropped out my fingers. For my next project I think I'm going to switch things up a little and do a water color painting of a leaf and practice blending!

What my passion...

My Dad is who got me into art. Both my parents always encouraged me to explore and try new things, but my Dad always was the one giving me new ideas on what to do. I've tried a bit of everything in art. I've done pottery with and without the wheel, I've done painting, drawling, and oil pastels. I really like all of it. Whenever I'm working on a project it usually takes me quite a but of time, especially any clay projects I do. I think clay projects take me the longest because after they are fired I know I can't make anymore changes to the form. Also, with glazing you can never be sure what color it's going to be after it is fired, especially if you glaze two colors on top of each other. BUT that can also be part of the fun! Most recently I've been doing a lot of scrape booking. I find scrape booking really relaxing and fun. I enjoy cutting out pieces, photos ans more to moving them around in order to find just the right spot. My sister Kate and my Mom have neem really helping me a lot! They just give me suggestions and good ideas. Here is some of what I've done... 

Inspiration...

When I did my oil pastel drawing I found a website that was really helpful. I found the flower like the one I did on it. http://www.penstrokestudio.newenglandsimpleliving.com/oilpastelpaintings.htm  It had a lot of great objects that would be cool to try to do myself. I really like how they blend colors, and use texture. I think I'll be doing more second semester.

First Semester Done!

With my first semester or art done, my top their favorite projects would have to be 1. Slab Pottery Project 2. The Van Meter Bulldog 3. Oil pastel Flower Drawing. I like them all for different reasons and with each one learned a new skill. With my slab project I learned how to merry edges. The Van Meter Bulldog, was probably the project that took me the longest, from getting it down to the art room to wanting for each layer of paint to dry before the next one can be applied.  The bulldog taught me to have steady hands. The oil pastel flower was the only drawing project I did this semester. It took me the shortest amount of time, but I really enjoy doing it. I like learning how to blend the colors, I think I'll do more pastels second semester. I think next semester I'll also do another salb project.