The Critique Handbook by Kendall Buster and Paula Crawford

In your opinion, what do you think the role of the critique, as it's described in this chapter, could be in a class like ours?
I think a critique in our classroom would have a constant role in asking each artist questions of insight to master there ideas through different techniques.
According to this chapter and your past experiences, how can you get the most out of a critique of your own work? How can you be a helpful participant in your classmates' critiques?
A critique would ask questions of my work that I would not even think of. It would make me think of ways to make my work better and what I am trying to have the audience interpret when they see my work. I will give constructive criticism on their work to improve their overall final product.

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Wood Sculpture Susanna Bergtold

Alternative Exhibitions Formats Response

Take another look at the Alternative Exhibition Format slide show. Think about which artist's work was the most interesting to you in terms of format. Make a post and talk about what the artist does with format, and why you think it is interesting, and if you think you might be considering using an alternative exhibit format write about that too. Include a picture.


Cai Guo- Quiang

I love the unique and impressive sculpture of the stuffed animals running into a glass wall. It is a whole scene and very large. This artist uses a lot of space and fills it very nicely to show what the power of the work. I think it is interesting because it is very creative and realistic because of the animals and 3-D element. I do not know what exhibit format I want to do but I definitely want to have a 3-D element but if not I would want it on a wood base with many creations on top.

Art & Fear by David Bayles & Ted Orland

"The fear that you're only pretending to do art is the consequence of doubting your own artistic credentials."
I definitely felt that I was pretending to do art is middle school when I didn't know what to do or wasn't listening when the teacher gave us instructions. I would subtly look over to my right and left without trusting what I could do and never felt like I could call what I did art without approval from a teacher.


"Art is human; error is human. Inevitably, your work will be flawed."
I think I really understood this quote in ninth grade when we would critique other peoples work. I was amazed about what people could interpret when they looked at art and how it was normal to have different ideas and thoughts about others work. Art happens with mistakes and every part is literally flawed but that is the beauty of it.


"Admittedly, artmaking probably does require something special, but just what that something might be has remained remarkably elusive -- elusive enough to suggest that it maybe be something particular to each artist, rather than universal to them all."
Watching people create art in all the classes I have been in, has showed me about that "something special" everyone has and how everyones is different. I have been influenced by others ideas and work that I, myself could have never thought of. The process of each artists work and the finished product all have that something and thats what makes art art.

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ASSIGNMENTS

(6) readings
(5) process: unfinished work...document, document, document.
(6) reflection: posts in which you reflect on what you’ve done...EVERY friday you’ll post about what you’ve done that week.
(5) planning & brainstorming: posts about what you’re going to do.
(10) the world of art: art you’ve seen...not necessarily art that you like or that will influence your work.
(2) crit notes: notes on feedback you get from formal critiques and casual conversations.
(10) influences: artists/art/music/ poetry that influences you...might overlap with the world of art
(20) source material & inspiration: pictures of things that interest you and that might inspire your work.

WEEK 2

I thought I started in a good place this week. I have a basis for forms of art I want play around with. I just started with spray paint stencils and really enjoy doing them. Next I am going to play with print making and sculpture and see where that leads me. I do not want to get caught up with spray paint but I can see it being a main part of my project and go further then stencils hopefully. I love the options of color I will use with spray paint because print making and sculpture have less of a variety for colors. I was also thinking I could make a base in sculpture. I accomplished the beginning of my project this week and letting myself try things to find what is best.

Reading: Austin Kleon

select one of the quotes that resonates with you and describe why. As well, find a strategy that you think would work for you...share it on your blog.  
"Side projects and hobbies are important."
"The Secret: Do good work and share it with people."
"Be nice. (the world is a small town.)"

These three pieces of advice would all work for me. Doing other things besides a plan you are on are very important to create creativity. I used to dislike sharing my work but if I have pride in my work I agree everyone should share it with people.

“It’s not where you take things from—it’s where you take them to.”
— Jean-Luc GodardThis quote is simple and powerful at the same time. Whatever materials, ideas, things..etc come from, the most important thing is what you can do with them and where your creativity takes them. This quote resonates with me because I can get stuck on things and ideas I begin with instead of playing with them to find and just starting without a plan. This quote is vague which is exactly what I need for my work to get my creative juices flowing and not limit myself.  

The Creative Habit, by Twyla Tharp

-Scratching is making ideas, big or small, and different methods that artists use to get started on their work.
As Tharp says, "Scratching can look like borrowing or appropriating, but it's an essential part of creativitiy."
-And in this reading it is all about different ways to get your creative juices flowing in your studio and outside. Where you can find your inspiration and what it takes to make your best piece of art without only sticking to one idea and not being able to let go of it.
- 3 methods she mentioned that sound like they would work for me were being in nature, planning before, and people watching.
- A warning that I need to look out for is the "mentors and heroes" one she pointed out. When I start to begin scratching I need to watch out for others solving my problems like what teachers would say to do or just other people in general. I need to find my own solutions and of course I can ask for suggestions but it needs to be purely my own tactics.

Looking at Artists’ Studios

Make a list of things you notice in more than one artist’s space. Books, photos, light, etc. 

Trent Miller- paper, clutter, writing, books, paints

Sarah Gamble- paint

Ethel Shipton- furniture, house, cushions

Why do you think these things appear in so many different artists studios?

I think that reappearing things give a sense of consistency to the artists studios. It makes something stand out of each piece and people can connect and find the pattern and it draws attention.