I made the clay bowl and mugs about two weeks ago. The clay bowl was the first little project to help get back into working with clay for this school year. And the two mugs (plus more) were made for my school's 2nd Annual Evening of the Arts!
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| Here is my friend, Clayton! He is wearing his monkey (clay) necklace he finished. |
This was a while back but I had the pleasure to go to a GSA Visual Art Workshop held at my school one Saturday! And while I was in my chair piddling around and listening to the instructor preach about the making process of what we were about to do, this BIG exciting idea popped inside my head to Blog Bout It! So here I am with enthusiasm to give you an Easy 1-2-3 Step Process that is doable at home!
You might be wondering what I am even talking about. Some of you might know and many have already figured it out:
Paper Maché
Materials Needed: Newspaper, masking tape, bucket of water, casting gaug
e, unimportant scissors & a clean surface area (that can get DIRTY!)
*Note -- the use of wire can help for structure and support
Step 1 - Think of an idea that you would like to make into a sculpture. Draw your idea on paper. Remember “Simple shapes make basic forms”
EX: just by drawing out a couple of circles and a few lines, one can see the shape of an elephant
Step 2 - Take the newspaper and wad (crumble together, twist, etc.) it to make your basic form of the idea you had. Once you have a shape that satisfies you, use some of the masking tape so your form won’t undo.
I decided to make The Scream by Edvard Munch. And as you can see, I made two different shapes out of newspaper and can now tape them together to make the head and body.
Have the bucket filled with water near you and dip the piece of casting gauge into the water and back out.
Do the “Cha-Cha-Cha” motion, as shown in the video, and place the gauge on your sculpture.
Repeat Step 3 until you have your entire sculpture covered. The best way to have a nice finished piece is to have at least two layers of the casting gauge on your sculpture. Know that you can always add newspaper even after you have the gauge on. All you must do is put the newspaper shape you want to add on your sculpture and use the casting gauge to cover it.
Please post any comments, questions, etc.
I'll be more than happy to help, if something doesn't make sense! :)
Trying diligently to find a topic to inspire me for this weeks blog, I googled and googled so many different topics pertaining to art. but. Nothing. At least not until I decided to look up my own concentration (Nature: Trees) and I remembered that earlier today my friend, Kathryn, was working on a paper-cut-out project of some trees. And when I saw this, I knew I had finally found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Yuken Teruya is a Japanese artist who got his MFA (Master of Fine Arts) at School of Visual Arts in New York!! My heart jolted, a little, when I saw he was an alumni from SVA! :D
What I mainly love about his work, is the different paper he decides to use to cut out the tree or plant designs. Teruya’s art makes simple, everyday things into something appealing to the eye! To me, it is mind-bottling how much time, practice, and skill it takes to make this kind of art! Seeing his artwork makes me want to use up a thing of toilet paper just for the cardboard tube! Teruya has definitely opened the door to a whole new level of paper-cutting!
To check out some more of Yuken Teruya’s artworks, click here!!!! GO NOW! ^_^
Works Cited:
"Yuken Teruya Studio - Home." Yuken Teruya Studio - Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2011. <http://www.yukenteruyastudio.com/index.html>.
When looking through the different colleges that were going to be at Watkins College in Nashville for National Portfolio Day, I stubbled across this here college in New York. I had the chance to get my portfolio reviewed by a representative from the School of Visual Arts, but unfortunately, I was unable to because of the long line and the lack of time. Though it would of been nice, I know I still have many opportunities. . . .
This college offers 11 Undergraduate degree programs: Advertising - Animation - Cartooning - Computer Art - Film and Video - Fine Arts - Graphic Design - Illustration - Interior Design - Photography - Visual and Critical Studies
The Steps To APPLY for SVA:
Portfolio Requirements:
For all of the majors, an applicant should have a portfolio with about 15 to 20 examples of their own work consisting of things like drawings, paintings, sculpture, etc. EXCEPT a Photography applicant should include photographic images AND a Film and Video applicant should include a two-part essay instead of a portfolio.
This link will go beyond the basics of what I have written:
http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/adm/index.jsp?sid0=4&sid1=56&sid2=90
Click here to view Undergraduate Tuition and Expenses.
The reason this school appeals to me is because it is located in the city of inspiration. Everything about NYC is like buying a ice cream as a kid or seeing a drawing of DISAPPOINTASAUR (sorry Alec if I misspelled it)! I think it would be a great place to art and get that artistic vibe that only NYC can give off. I’m not saying that is the only reason, but it is a selling point! :D
Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is a FREE, three week summer program (from June 17 to July 7, 2012) at Transylvania University. They offer the chance to participate in one of nine artistic disciplines (click on each, to get more information):
Note: Each Area has different requirements for auditions/ reviews*
*There is also an Audition/ Review, one must go to, along with submitting the actual online application plus the recommendation letters.
Important Dates for Applying:
**DECEMBER 31st, 2011 is the Due Date for Applications!!**
On January 25, 2012, all applicants will receive an email from GSA to confirm the time and place where they will be expected to be. Also one will receive a link that one can download the GSA Recommendation forms.
Recommendations must be postmarked on February 15, 2012 to the GSA Office by school officials.
During the Fridays and Saturdays of March 2012, there are specific dates each Audition/ Review site will be held. Now where you go all depends on what you suggested location on the application and then the confirmation email from GSA.
April 13, 2012!!! GSA will be sending out letters by mail to applicants for confirmation on if applicant got into the program; depending on how far you live, the letter delivery time might be slower or faster.
To get even more INFORMATION please visit: http://www.kentuckygsa.org/
By: Claude Monet
Brief Bio- Oscar Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a French painter who “looked to nature for inspiration and use vibrant light and color”, and he was a main figure in the Impressionist movement. His artwork, below, was done with oil on canvas and called “Sketch of Woman and Umbrella” (1866).
When I first look at Monet’s artwork, I see the brightness and pureness of his use of color which makes my body fill up with a sense of sweet, happiness and peace. The first thing you probably notice is his brush stokes (or lines). He uses small and almost quick brush stokes for the texture of the grass blades; when you add the color, it makes the painting have atmospheric perspective since most of the darker value lines, of the grass, are closer to the bottom of the picture and the lighter are more towards the back. The use of color and value are also important in the shadow of the woman and the lady figure herself because it forms . One is able to picture exactly which direction the sun is shining and the effect the light has on the overall depth of the value.
Now focus your attention to the sky. See the different texture Monet uses to separate the ground from the sky. He makes the sky seem fluffy like and serene. It took me a bit to actually notice, but I assume when Monet painted this artwork, it was windy outside. Their are certain “clues” that help support the movement of the wind. The main one is the woman’s scarf, since it is not resting on her but instead it’s pretty much horizontal. Also back in the day, ladies who used umbrellas during the day had them to block the sun and the wind. The last two examples are the direction of the dress and the grass are going. They both face the direction of the scarf. Isn’t it amazing how just a few minor details make this painting more natural and alive!?
Claude Monet’s exquisite artwork is very moving. His emphasizes the piece not just around the women with an umbrella but around the beauty of nature too. He is able to make the painting flow all together with texture but still look distinguishable compared to not being able to tell what-is-what.
Works Cited:
"Claude Monet Biography - life, family, name, death, wife, young, information, born, time, year." Encyclopedia of World Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2011. <http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ma-Mo/Monet-Claude.html>.
"Claude Monet Study of a Figure Outdoors (Facing Left) Poster Print." Monet Giverny Directory. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2011. <http://www.interagir.com/?entryID=61>.
I am not sure what to categorize this blog on the assignment list but I really wanted to try something new and FUN-ish!
These first three pictures are taken from my actual sketchbook. The first one is what I like to call “my tribute to the 10th anniversary of 9/11” and was first just cut-outs from an art magazine. Most of the pictures in this sketch are explanatory but in case it is unclear, the smoke from black building of the Twin Towers is symbolizing the action of when the top part of the building collapsed downward. My second picture, to me, is not a very strong sketch compared to my many others but I find it uplifting and it was also my first water color (from a Crayola set, nothing fancy). The last sketch is a print I carved from a linoleum block which I then inked and put it in my sketchbook. Later, I came back in and added a little bit of watercolor to spice it up.
This was a project I did last year when I semi-taught (I had a basic how-to from my art teacher) myself how to do metalsmithing. It is all hand-made, not including the beads, copper necklace. Earlier today, I was ask I could make another one of these kind of tree necklaces except made with silver and have greenish beads instead. An idea was said that this would be a great business, if I made a lot and sold them. I truly feel like thriving artist growing everyday.
-AS
Now, I know what some are thinking, “WHAT!? You don’t like cartoonzz!?” But in reality, I grew up loving to watch cartoon shows and reading the massive comic pages in the Sunday newspaper (while drinking my coffee of purely sugar). Think of it as being your career path. There are so many job opportunities like writing for films, illustrating books, or having a strip in the newspaper. It almost sounds too easy to even be a job, but when it comes down to actually drawing a cartoon, that’s when I take a step back.
Like all art careers, you have to work and climb that ladder to success. In other words, some artists struggle to stand on their own two feet after graduating college, and they have to sweat to get a stable career. Being a cartoonist, you are competing against others who are well-known, like Jim Davis (Garfield) and Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes). Of course, not everyone leans toward making comic strips but they can relate in ‘what it takes to be a cartoonist’.
Cartoonists draw and use words to get their message across. For instance, their reason might be for a political, humorous, learning, or even just-for-fun purpose, plus so much more. Needless to say, a cartoonist needs to have outstanding drawing skills plus, depending interests, knowledge of worldly news and good grammar and literary skills. When choosing a major, they must think about personal interests and goals so perhaps majoring in Journalism would be the path to take, if one wants to pursue that type of cartooning. Unless, a school of interest majors in cartooning, then a portfolio might consist of different cartoon strips, figures, etc. As a cartoonist, one must have their own creative and intellectual ideas which are refrained to a short time span, or deadline. A good way to get involved early is to try to draw cartoon strips for a school newspaper. It is pretty much required to be able to work well with people and communicate efficiently. The salary, too, depends on the particular job desired, but it ranges from $50 to $1,500+ per week and an average of about $40,000 annually. To check out what the average salary in your state, click here.
“To be, or not to be (a cartoonist).” I personally could not, mainly because I can not draw in a consistent way to make the drawing always look the same. I find it hard to do so, and there would probably be many noticeable eraser marks of me trying to get it right. While I do find joy in looking at a cartoonist’s work, I haven’t had that “spark” of talent arise in myself to be able to make out-of-this-world comics. BUT have no fear cause I have found a way to help in my or anybody else’s lacking of cartoon fun!
CLICK LINK BELOW! :D
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
Works Cited:
"Cartoonist and Animator Job Description, Career as a Cartoonist and Animator, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job- StateUniversity." Job Descriptions and Careers, Career and Job Opportunities, Career Search, and Career Choices and Profiles- StateUniversity . N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/102/Cartoonist-Animator.html>.
