Painting

Description: This dog is based on a photo that I saw online, the photo is copyright-free. I sketched out the dog by eye. I then proceeded to paint the black outline, then paint the rest to the according colors.

(IDEA) I got the idea from wanting to start on drawing/painting something simple so a dog drawing/painting came to mind.  I wanted to draw a dog because i like dogs and i find them pretty simple to express in art.

(PROCESS) I first sketched out the dog by hand using a copyright free image from google, I did not trace. After I had the sketch I then painted all the lines black and filled in the nose of the dog. I then painted in the lines using the appropriate colors for a dog.

(SYMBOLISM & ICONOGRAPHY) The artwork means a dog is sitting waiting for its owner. I want the audience to think about why the dog is sitting and waiting. 

(ARTISTIC GROWTH) Sketching out the dog was difficult for me because I messed up the proportions at times and had to restart.  I kept trying until I got the proportions for the dog right.  If i started over I would change the details of the dog, I would make the whole paintng more detailed.

(VISUAL VOICE) The style of art is realistic. What makes it unique to your own personal style? Its unique to my style because of its simplicity and how similar it is to a real dog. What do you love about it? How simple the painting is.

Description: This painting is based on a copyright-free landscape scene on the internet. The idea behind wanting to do this landscape is starting with a simple artwork for my first artwork.

(IDEA) I got the idea to do this painting from liking the scene of water and mountains and clouds.  Ive been to a place in Montana that looks like this.

(PROCESS) I first started by adding the base color (baby blue), I then added all the other colors such as the sand the mountains the clouds and the trees. after that i sketched using a black paper. I used the sketch to line everything up to make it photorealistic to the photo online.

(SYMBOLISM & ICONOGRAPHY) The artwork means a peaceful place. I want people to think of this artwork as very peaceful.

(ARTISTIC GROWTH) What was most difficult for you? The most difficult part was making the painting photorealistic. It was very difficult. How did you overcome the struggles?  I stayed presistant until the painting came together.

(VISUAL VOICE) What style of art is this?  The style of art is realistic. What makes it unique to your own personal style?  The painting is very peaceful and simple which is unique to my style.