Monday, October 19, 2020
Finally Throwing Again
Monday, October 12, 2020
Exact Measurement
My critique went very well. I received lots of feedback on where else I can draw inspiration from, as well as advice on how to make my print and ceramic styles more cohesive. I got the idea to use a white stoneware rather than a terracotta, in order to make my colors appear brighter on my ceramic pieces. I was also given inspiration to experiment with paper clay to bring in printmaking elements to my work. In printmaking, rather than printing in a gradient, I want to experiment will cell coloring and doing CMYK process of screen printing.
This week, I have been working on making my measurements of my drawings more exact- 45 degree angles, using a ruler and a protractor to determine where each line would go mathematically. While I enjoy the uneven "doodle" style of my pieces, I really would like to see them as more mathematical, just to see which style works best.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Critique Week
This week I have spent preparing for my BFA critique. I've been attempting to photograph the work I am making as it would be used in its environment. I have figured out that I want to make functional objects because I want people to be able to consistently use art in their daily lives, and that I want to design a line of handmade products. These products would be artwork that can be used in the home, like dinnerware, or printed products such as folders, notebooks, and other stationary.
During my critique I hope to receive feedback on the level of success of my patterns and whether or not my prints are cohesive with my ceramic work, because one of my goals now is to create a website for my product line and to design enough products by the holidays to have the start of a brand.