My idea was to create a custom basketball shoe inspired by Stephen Curry. I was inspired by my interest in basketball and sneaker culture, and I added the colorful paint splatter background. I first sketched the shoe in pencil and then outlined it with black marker to make the lines clean and bold. I used paint splatter techniques with blue and yellow paint in the background. The shoe represents hard work, dedication, and creativity because basketball shoes are connected to athletes and competition. The blue and yellow splatter symbolizes Stephen Curry’s team colors. The hardest part was making the shoe proportions and details look accurate, especially the curves and laces. I overcame this by sketching lightly first and taking my time. If I could change one thing I would not have used scotch tape to cover the shoe because it ripped the paper. 

 (IDEA) First explain what your idea is.  How did you get the idea and how did it evolve?  Inspirations from life experiences?  Another Artwork?

(PROCESS) Explain your process.  What tools and techniques did you use?

(SYMBOLISM & ICONOGRAPHY) What does the artwork mean?  What do you want your audience to think about?  Is there any symbolic imagery in the work? 

(ARTISTIC GROWTH) What was most difficult for you?  How did you overcome the struggles?  What would you change if you started over?

(VISUAL VOICE) What style of art is this?  (Realistic, Abstract, Surreal, Non-Objective?). What makes it unique to your own personal style?  What do you love about it? 

 (IDEA) First explain what your idea is.  How did you get the idea and how did it evolve?  Inspirations from life experiences?  Another Artwork?

(PROCESS) Explain your process.  What tools and techniques did you use?

(SYMBOLISM & ICONOGRAPHY) What does the artwork mean?  What do you want your audience to think about?  Is there any symbolic imagery in the work? 

(ARTISTIC GROWTH) What was most difficult for you?  How did you overcome the struggles?  What would you change if you started over?

(VISUAL VOICE) What style of art is this?  (Realistic, Abstract, Surreal, Non-Objective?). What makes it unique to your own personal style?  What do you love about it?