Preflection:

For this project we are choosing a type of media to portray an orphans in Honduras which we will gift to them after. We are doing this because  we are hoping to bring the children joy and it is to help let them know that we love them and are thinking of them. I am really excited to complete this project because it is such an amazing opportunity to bring joy to these children. 

To me, the most important aspect of this portrait is to do my best work in creating it all to make the kid that chose happy. This activity can also be considered a form of worship in the way that we are drawing Gods creation and spreading joy to his children. I feel that I will know that I am successful with this project when I feel a sense of completion and joy for this child. 

The past 4 weeks of practicing these different types of media has definitely been a series of trial and error along with lots of mixed emotions. The really cool thing that I learned is how many different techniques there are for each media and all the different ways you can make each media look. For my final project I am going to be making my portrait with oil pastels.

When reflecting on the thoughlines and comparing them to this project, the one that is most alike and connects to it is Beauty Creating. This project was truly memorable within the process of getting to draw a beautifully made child and soon make their day by seeing it finished. 

When my child receives his picture I really hope that it makes him feel loved. If I could give it to him myself I would tell him that I am praying for him and that I know God has some great and amazing plans for him. This project was one of the most memorable projects.