Monday, December 16, 2013

Similar to David Hockney

Austin Gartman

Mareen Fischinger

Cubism

Cubism is "an early 20th-century style and movement in art, esp. painting, in which perspective with a single viewpoint was abandoned and use was made of simple geometric shapes, interlocking planes, and, later, collage."


David Hockney


These are examples of work created by David Hockney. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Diptychs and Triptychs

Diptychs are two photos placed next to each other that share meaning and are similar to each other. They use each other and compliment each other to tell a story. 

Camille Pasquin 

Bobby Stokes 

 Jorre Janssens

Triptychs are very similar to diptychs. Triptychs are a set of three images that relate to each other and are placed next to each other. 

Artist Unknown 


Francis Bacon 

Monday, October 28, 2013

Then and Now



The photo on top is a photo of me when I was a child and the photo on the bottom is a photo of me now. I think that the photo on the top, of my younger self, shows that I was and am athletic and I like to have fun. I tells a lot about my life story in baseball and different sports. The photo on the bottom of me laughing shows that I enjoy having fun and that I am very energetic and enthusiastic. I think I have matured a lot and become a lot more responsible obviously because of the huge age range. I think that both of these pictures accurately show my personality and the way I am then and now.

Gallery Review

The image is a self portrait of Chuck Close. It is printed on a tapestry. The portrait is in focus on his face but then his neck, ears, and other facial parts that aren't in the center are out of focus. I think the most striking aspect is his facial expression. He looks pensive and in depth. He did this by making the eyes the most prominent focus point to show emotion. The photo makes me feel curious. The techniques of extreme close up, contrasting lighting, focus and dramatic shadows make the photo very interesting. It makes me curious of his life story and life experiences because he is a portrait photographer that cannot recognize faces. I am inspired by this portrait to try and work with more shadows and contrast because I love shooting portraits and I think the way he shoots them and prints them is very interesting and inspirational. 


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Inspiration



 This portrait is taken using the Wood Transfer process. I would like to learn how to do this because I think it is an interesting and unique technique. 
Photo by Joseph Mintz