Art 8

Joshua Crowley

“Joker”

8” x 10”

Photoshop

Lots of playing cards I found online.

I began work on the shape of the cards, then the symbols, then the jokers.

I had to erase tiny bits of grey to allow the color to fill the shape.

Drawing the jokers was a risk because I didn’t trace my original drawing.

I like the similarities to playing cards.

I would make the whole thing a larger card.

Joshua Crowley

“Snake”

3.5” x 3.5” x 5.25”

Clay, glaze

Snakes and coil pottery were inspirations.

I started off by making coils going up, then made a base at the bottom and finally the head.

The coils would have a hard time staying together so I rubbed all over with slip.

A creative risk was making the head because it was difficult to slip the parts.

I like the shape of the snake.

I would choose a darker green if I started over because it would match a snake better.

Joshua Crowley

“Stop”

5"x5"

metal, paint

My inspiration was stop signs.

I traced the outline then pushed from the other side.

I couldn't find something smaller.

I made the border of the sign thick.

I like the way the paint stayed all wild.

I would add more design to the outside.