Plaster Masks
Ben Thiel “Sharky”
LxWxH Plaster, Acrylic Paint, (list other materials here), 2017
I wanted my mask to look like a great white shark and it developed nice.
They should know that my mask is based off of ocean life.
I would change the color of the skin and eyes.
I love the sharp teeth of my mask.
Batik Oil Pastel and Watercolor Resist
Ben Thiel “Godzilla Drawing”
12X18,” Oil Pastel, Watercolor Paint, Hot Glue on Paper, 2017
I developed it to look like Godzilla.
I want them to think of how Godzilla would be for a drawing.
I would change it to the solar system
The love the part of Godzilla destroying a building.
Ceramics
Ben Thiel “Blue Mask”
7.5 inches x 5.5 inches x .5 inches” Earthenware Clay and Glass, 2017
Explain your idea and how it developed over the weeks of construction.
What construction methods did you use? I used a rolling pin, carver, clay, and glace.
What should your audience know about the artwork? I work hard on it to make it look like a blue mask with a green nose.
What would you change if you started over? I would make the face green and the nose blue.
What do you love about it? I love the the green nose, the blue face, and the black eyebrows.
Perspective Arcade
Artist Name “Ben Thiel”
12X18,” Graphite on Paper, 2017
I developed my idea to look like an arcade.
I want them to think of how an arcade can be a great idea for a perspective drawing.
I would change it to an aquarium.
The outline shading on the games.
I like the blue and red design I put on my weaving.
If I were to change something I would change the red to black.