sustained investigation #2

Artist Statement 

For this project, we were to explore our generated inquiries by creating our 2nd sustained investigation.  My investigation is focused on the lively hood of Maine lobstermen. 

I used acrylic paint on bristol paper to create this piece.

For this piece, I formed a basic idea in my head of how I wanted it to look. I knew I wanted to implement a whale as that has been a theme in the lobstermen world lately (right whale crisis). I didn't do a great job of showing much of a message through this, but I think it shows how we don't always see a problem with things -- and as my projects progress, the theme/message will become more and more evident. I experimented with the background colors (sky and water) to create gradients that mixed well with each other. I chose lighter tones as background colors to emphasize the whale and boat. I chose to make the whale purple to implement an abstract feeling into the piece as well as complimenting the vibrant colors in the negative space.  I am happy with how this turned out and hope to carry on this level of style.