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Emily Miller
“Mother’s Day gift”
5 1/2” x 5 1/2 “4 1/2”
Clay & Glaze
The source of inspiration for my work was that I really like things that are unique and cool so I decided to use coils, unlike most people. I wanted to give it a really cute simple look. I also really liked basic pots with cool designs on them.
To create this work, I first learned how to make these then I went on to find some inspiration to get started. I found out I really like ones that were kind of basic with cool details. Then I got started. First, I pinched my pot into a hollow cylinder shape. Once I was done with that I used a rib to smooth out the edges. After that, I made my rim thicker and started making my coils. Then I scored and slipped the coils to the rim. After that, it went into the kiln. Then I glazed it with Turquoise on the coils on the rim then I did a pink for the base on the outside after 3 coats of everything I added a ring of turquoise and dots on the outside then after 3 more coats I went to the inside and painted the bottom of the inside turquoise and went on the edges of the inside with pink after 3 more coats It was fired and I was finished.
I demonstrated persistence and problem solving when I faced challenges with my creation because at first, I had a really elaborate plan and I and to change it really fast to fit with how much time we had and to work and it still turned out to be a good Mother’s Day gift. Then the coils started bending the rim because they were so heavy so I had to make below the coils thicker to hold the weight of it.
Some creative risks I took was by using multiple coils for the rim of this pot. This was harder because I had to make the under part of the coils extra thick to be strong enough to hold up the coils. I also made a ring and dots with glaze on the outside of this pot this was difficult because I had to make the ring symmetrical while going around the entire surface of my pot without messing up if I did I would have to start again because the line is not straight and the dots were hard because they all had to be the same size in the same spot in relation to the bottom of my pot and equal distances apart.
I like the outside on the sides of my pot the most because it was painted really nicely. It was a nice solid pink with cool almost translucent, turquoise dots and lines.
If I could start over I would use blush instead of pink to paint the base coat for a softer, eloquent look.
Emily Miller
“Music”
Dimensions (L” x W” for 2D art) (L” x W “x H” for 3D art)
Computer Photoshop
The source of inspiration for my work was that I really like music. Music is a huge part of my life and I try to incorporate with me as much as possible. I decided to make a band performing. I also wanted to put a message into this piece saying that music doesn’t have a face. Music isn’t one person or any people at all music is music. If you don’t like a person but they made a good song you should still respect their music.
My process for creating this work was first I thought about how I wanted to make this band look then I decided they would be faded little sparkle waves. I sketched out my bad put it in the machine and started coloring in the areas in photoshop. Next, I went in and added small details everywhere then I added shading and cool effects than I was finished and printed it out.
I demonstrated persistence and problem solving when I faced challenges such as where and how many audiences to make and place I decided to leave them out as if they go farther off the page instead. I also took out the stairs and am pretending they are backstage.
I took a creative risk when I made the drums. I have never drawn drums before on paper and certainly not on the computer. I think they turned out pretty good based on the fact it was my first time.
I liked the piano most about my finished work because it's very symmetrical and has cool colors. I also really like it because I worked the hardest on them. I think they turned out very well.
If I could start over I would probably go for a more simple look with fewer details everywhere. I would also have one main thing with a lot of details because this project took a long time.
Emily Miller
“Flowers”
6 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Watercolor paint, metal
The source of my inspiration was that I really like drawing flowers so I decided to make two flowers on the corners and I also like intricate and symmetrical designs so I put that into my piece as well. For my background, I saw a friend who had a similar idea so I change it and turned it into my own fun little thing where I moved the brushes together and splotched it on. It was also really fun and got all over my face.
My process for creating this work was first by thinking of some ideas and what I like. Then I drew it out on paper and made a bunch of symmetrical designs. Then I put a black wash over it. Afterward, for my background, I moved brushes with black watercolor paint on them together and splotched it on until it gave the white paper a speckled look. Next, i glued them together.
I demonstrated persistence and problem solving when faced with challenges. For example when my metal would rip I would fold it back together and put black wash on it to cover it up.
I tried paint splattering for the first time. Instead of forcefully moving the brush towards the paper I used a different technique and moved two brushes together to make drips.
I like the flowers on my edges the most because I put the most effort into them and they have a lot of contrast.
If i could start over i would make the whole flower petals pop out instead of just part because then it would look way better.
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