Star man

Artist Statement

       Each piece driftwood has its own unique shape, size and essentially its own personality. The goal of our project was to create a cohesive sculpture that utilized the individuality of each piece of driftwood. The sculpture itself is a humanoid being that is rising from a sedentary position and into one of motion and change. It is shaking off the rust and starting a new day.

      In this project we focused on infusing motion and gesture into the being, rather than having a stiff and lifeless sculpture.  We wanted to give the wood figure a story and background by using each piece of driftwood to its best potential. Focusing on the sculpture's shape and proportion was of great importance to the project and essential to success. This project was a great joy to create since driftwood is not your average material and was a delightful challenge. 

Planning of drift wood

Pumpkin Carving Final

Pumpkin carving in progress

Final Painted Relief

Painting Fired Clay Slab in progress

Plaster

We took our linoleum and used it to take a plaster mold. Then we took oil paint and thinned it out with turpentine to add contrast and an aged look. 

All prints

Matted Print

Lino Prints Finished

I created 8 prints and four prints were first generation prints with the second generation printed over top. Four prints where the second generation printed over top an interesting texture. 

Lino Prints in progress

Then I did some practice prints and made some adjustments to my linoleum piece. 

Lino Prints in progress

I started by drawing my shoe on the piece of linoleum and began to cut away the negative space. 

Relief sculpture in progress

I began to put in texture and sculpt more.

Relief sculpture in progress

I started by sketching out my plan and carving in contrast.

Relief Sketches

My current idea is to draw a bee that is getting nectar from a flower. It is simple and delicate and I think it could turn out well in clay. I am excited to see how I can put the textures into the bee and flower.

Dinosaur practice day 3

Dinosaur Practice day 2

Dinosaur Practice

Flip flop final product

I added flowers and grasses form my backyard in order for my shoe to represent nature and then drew a background to represent urbanization. It represents how our cities are growing and overtaking wildlife.  We have to work out a way for both worlds to coincide and one way is to be mindful of our carbon footprint. If we have a positive carbon footprint then we can save our wildlife.

Flip flop weaving and adding of straps

Flip flop string addition

Next, I started to weave string throughout the sole in order for it to stand out and look more appealing.

Flip flop sole

I started by creating a firm, solid sole to both resemble the design of the shoe and give a strong structure.

Shoe with composition

I created a composition similar to cruciform which contains elements of rhythm and movement. I also used a lot of repetition and used that as a theme.

Intro to self

I am a senior and have three siblings. Originally from Texas. I enjoy being outside and having fun with family and friends. Drawing and riding my bike are also hobbies of mine. In this class I would like to learn the process and dynamics of 3D art. This is something new for me that I am excited to start. 

Shoe sketch in progress

I first drew the main contour line of the flip flop and then began to add more and more detail that was oriented around creating form and depth.