Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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.
(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.
Monday, March 26, 2012
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.
"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.
Friday, March 9, 2012
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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.
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