Ceramics

 I wanted to make an Xbox Controller.  It just kinda came into my mind. 

First I took the clay and flattened it.  Next I cut out the shape and formed the controller.  It was painted realistic.  I like to play xbox and my favorite game is Fortnight.  If I started over Id probably change the green part.  I really like how it looks realistic and you can tell exactly what it should be.  

 I wanted to make a pitcher for ceramics class.   During this project I learned how to use the slab roller and press texture into clay.  First I wedged my clay.  Next I rolled out the slab on the slab roller.  I pressed doillie into the clay to make texture.  Then I formed the pitcher and glazed it a purple-red.  If I started over I would have glazed it nicer.  Some black accidently dripped on it. I really love how the colors of the glaze look.  

 I wanted to make some clay charcuterie display with slump drape techniques.  I used rings to shape the bowls.  I left them unconnected so they could be stored more easily.  I tapped the clay so it would fall (slump) into the foam ring to make a perfect circle.  If I were to start over I would not do anything different.  I really like how the glaze turned out on these as well.  

 I was certified on the clay extruder or coil press when I made the pumpkin.  I pressed the clay out and stacked the colils in the shape of a pumpkin.  I smoothed all the coils out to make it look like a pumpkin.  If I started over I'd try to make the pumpkin look less like an apple and more like a pumpkin.  I'd make the lines on the sides.  I like how the paint looks on the stem with the shading from green to orange.  

 (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?