Mizali Moreno

Windows / Liberate

Acrylic on canvas

Left: Window tree / Concentrate

Right: Statue

Acrylic on canvas

Process

My process (design class) is unique to me in regarding what I am curious about and want to set my focus on. I make my art because I get a better understanding of how I, myself, see the world. I enjoy seeing other people’s original creations and I become inspired, but I have a difficult time contributing my own ideas to the world.

The non-objective paintings were a lot more difficult than the objective direct observation charcoal drawings. I had never done anything like that before, so it was a new experience for me. The direct observation drawings made to create this painting were very objective, which wasn’t very helpful for making a non-objective piece, but I found a way to tweak things around to make it more abstract. What I think makes my painting a little different is that there are objects that you can still identify.

Hallway

Ink on paper

Combination of spaces

graphite and charcoal

Staircase

charcoal and graphite

Untitled

Charcoal on paper

clockwise from upper left: Me in my fort., Night time, Childhood Bedroom

India ink on paper

Home Studio

India ink on paper

My favorite window

India ink on paper

Progress

This quarter, my drawings consisted of experimenting with perspective, shadows, and attention to small details. I started experimenting with ink and am continuing with this.

I found that I really enjoyed working with ink. This will be something that I will continue working with. I find that I make progress by letting my curiosity lead the way. When working on the corner drawing, I began to notice the things that are often looked over because I become so absorbed and aware about my space.

I know that I am making progress when I get into a deep state of focus and I don’t want to stop working until I feel that my piece is complete.