Dryad

My goals in this artwork, is to make the viewer feel connected to the print when they see it. I accomplished this, by putting a lot detail into the leaves. My painting is about the texture of the things involved in the print, like the leaves, the tree and my face. The most difficult challenge I had to face, was carving out my face. I met that challenge, by not going too much detail, but by leaving the things the most important things like the nose, the eyes etc. My print really works on how I covered my face with the leaves. The one thing that I learned is that I could bring to next my artwork, is being more exact, especially when I placed the black print on the colored print. The artists that I learned a lot from is Barwick, because I love how she used and mix all different kinds of colors. If I had a do over than I would do over my hair. The thing that I feel best about my print is the leaves.

Merging to the darkness

My goal in this self portrait was creating a subtle and calm look. I accomplished that by putting extra attention on the eye. My painting is about interesting mark making. The most difficult challenge I had to create was the fern plant. I meet that challenge by putting just the right amount of whiteness on the plant's shadows. My painting really works at the eye. Some things that I learned that I can bring into my next painting is size view placement. The mentor that helped me was Edward Hopper. He helped me realize the importance of light in certain places. Stephanie's drawing was really cool, because of the different pose that she did and she did a really good job on her lips. If I had a do over I would do the shape of my face a little better. What I feel best about my work is the marks that I did and the eye.

White Pumpkins

I didn't really enjoy doing this project, but I did like how cool it turned out even if I didn't finish. At first when you're doing it doesn't look like a pumpkin at all, but when you look at it the next day it does look like it. I did like the whole idea of creating the shadows and light, even if it was difficult. I think my favorite part of this drawing was the pumpkin on the left, because I love the variety of lights and shadow in it. So at the end, doing the project itself was hard, but the result was actually really cool... 

Where I spend my time

This is were I like to spend my time, it's just behind my house and it's surrounded by nature. I always take pictures here and it's a great place just to wonder around and relax. I'm always fascinated by the colors of the different seasons and the new things that I discover.

This is another of my favorite places to, which in Old Town Havre De Grace. Every time I come here, I just sit and stare at the water. The water and the sky that surrounds it just has a calmness to it that I enjoy so much. 

Obssesions

This was taken at the place where my sister got married, in Skelly Lodge. I was obsessed with this place, because it was so connected to nature and the view was gorgeous. It was a place that I will never forget. 

This was taken at my sister's rehearsal dinner and the sunset was one that I've never seen before. I love sunsets, because there are so many distinct colors in one sunset. It's a beauty that I will never get tired of looking at them. 

Artist Page - Fairfield Porter

I did my 2 page art spread on Fairfield Porter. Fairfield captured my attention, because I loved the way he drew nature. For example the dog in "Island Farmhouse" and the the pine tress in "Big House with Hawkseed." The way he was able to paint such simple shapes, but make them intricate really blew my mind. He added detail to parts of the painting, where you wouldn't think would be there originally, but it makes all the difference. He inspires me not to be so detailed while drawing, but to focus on the unique parts of nature. I'm hoping that someday I can just give me drawing a certain peace and meaning when you look at them. Last of all, I believe that the most simplest things in life can bring the most detail. 

We are Family

This is a picture of my family, because we grew up together while playing soccer. We trusted each other and we knew each other so well. I think family means people who you can trust and they trust you back You start to created a bond that gets stronger and stronger, and memories are made that you will never forget. 

I include my dog as my family, because even though he can't speak he always seems to be there. Animals especially pets, always find a way to put a smile on your face even when you just feel down. He becomes your family, because you want him to be happy and healthy and he will somehow manage bring joy in your life. 

Creation

This painting is called "Creation", because it reminds me a lot of Michelangelo's painting "The Creation of Adam." The rough, spiked and small shell represents Adam (us), because we are imperfect and sinful, therefore we have our rough edges. The bigger and smoother shell represents God, because he is perfect and powerful, therefore he doesn't have any rough edges. The 2 shells are almost touching is inspired by Michelangelo's painting, because in his painting Adam's hand and God's hand are almost touching which shows how God breathes life in Adam.

Leftovers

This is a picture of leftover planes trails. I just like this picture because it gives you a sense that life goes on, because planes keep flying forward. 

This is a flower in a desert path near my house. I really like this picture, because you can see that the path was filled was with plants, but now there is barely any vegetation except for flowers like the one the picture.  

Landscapes

This is a place near my neighborhood, and I used to take my sister's dog to let him run around. There is a huge hill and he would always run up and down it, but when he got tired he would go to the top and just look around. I love this picture, because it shows how connect he was with the nature. I also love the shadows. 

This was taken in Kansas, I was in back to my sister's apartment and I just like how the bottom is blurry to show departure and the colors, which were in some sort of ombre. 

This was taken at the Bay at Havre De Grace. I like this photo, because you can see the dark clouds coming in from West. It's almost like Yin Yang, so that's why I like it so much. 

This another picture that was taken in Kansas and I really like this because it's dark and eerie. I think the trees in the background give it a more scary look. 

Selfies