Here are a few drawings and Paintings for classes I'm taking this semester.. Abstract Painting Critique (also loving called APC) and Drawing for Painting Majors (D4P) I'm also including a painting in progress (PIP) <-- I don't usually call it that, but I figure I have a nice little flow of acronyms going, so... why not :)
Okay... first D4P -> (description) A drawing exploration of the relationships between methods of drawing and painting that is designed to develop a flexible dialogue between concept and process. Drawing both from observation and imagination.
the assignment - swap 3 drawings with a partner and make those drawing your own. Here are 2 of my 3 I've been working on.
untitled
22" x 30"
Charcoal, India Ink, Charcoal on paper
22" x 30"
Charcoal, India Ink, Charcoal on paper
APC -> (description) Approaches to abstraction. This critique class examines abstraction from literal themes, formal color abstraction, abstract collage, and minimalism. Slide lectures and class discussions concern historical precedents for abstract painting.
The Assignment - http://abstractpaintingcritique.blogspot.com/
(Abstraction from Pictorial Themes and Found Color: Measure and Distortion)
Abstraction 1
16" x 20"
Acrylic Paint, Glitter, Modeling Paste on Canvas
Abstraction 2
16" x 20"
Acrylic Paint, Glitter, Mirror Paper on Canvas
Acrylic
And for my (Painting) Majors Studio...
The content of my work is focused on 'what it has been like growing up as a biracial individual' (in the US). In the past I have mainly worked abstractly with this content, however at the beginning of 2011 I decided to finally bite the bullet and begin adding in the figure to my paintings. I hoping this will help bring together a more conclusive narrative to my pieces.
based off of this picture of my "lil sis" (good & dear friend Tsaira) and her baby sis, (both are biracial as well)
The painting in progress
dimensions to comeAcrylic
Some background info: I am biracial (yes we know! lol) However, I was raised in a (mainly) all white (Euro-American) family. Which leaves said biracial-individual left to wonder how she fits in, in the black community. I would like to explore some of my personal experiences during this period of my life, through my paintings. The painting above IS in progress... finished product to come. :)
Nomi - it's odd to be the first one to comment. When do you swap your drawings with your partner? Will you do a before and after post so we can see what they originally looked like and how you changed them?
ReplyDelete- Bill
P.S. I totally ordered a winter jacket, but it's not going to be here 'til the 8th. Then I'll debate on whether or not to wear it this season.