Leaves, Blind Contour & Shadows

Sketchbook #3

Leaves, Negative Space & Contour

Announcer's Footwear Vol. 3 Blind Contour

Sketchbook #1

Announcer's Footwear Vol. 3

Intersection

I was torn between creating a box and a drawstring bag for my item, which was a special elephant that was given to me by a stranger during my travels. I created the containers out of an interesting paper I found to represent travel, but during the process realized that it was not executing my concept of "good luck during traveling."

So, I have decided to finish this project by creating a fabric based drawstring bag with a hint of the stamped paper. After the critique, I felt that this would truly illustrate my concept while making it easy for me to pass the elephant in a hand to hand exchange. I felt that such a container would be best for passing the essence of good luck.

Natural Artifact Joinery

Natural Artifact Joinery

The purpose of such was to combine two elements of nature together. I felt the task was evidence of the importance to adapt and create within boundaries of restrictions or limitations. My creation began with the feather and its qualities of weight and sustainability, which lead me to such a stick. Both to me share similarities while presenting the literal connection of a "bird perched in a tree." The contrast of textures allows one to appreciate the simplicity of the joinery. I used blue string as a color connection for my binding linear aspect.

My Favorite Sketchblog

Out of all the sketchblogs here, I reviewed there was one in particular that caught my eye. The artist, Alison's works were simple, but detailed enough to inform the audience of her messages. I felt that her tidings were serendipitous discoveries. Each painting expressed her personal childhood memories and ideas of the world. My favorite one of the "memory paintings" collection was entitled Draw a Toe. I was intrigued by it because I could relate to her love of the ground under her feet. I truly felt her connection between freedom and nature. Growing up in Bear Creek, North Carolina, to explore my surrounds without shoes was a norm. I also appreciated the notations of dialogue within the work. I felt that it celebrated and explained the purpose of her creative ideas. The artist used pens and watercolors to illustrate her expressions. It was such that drew me to her work. I have always admired artwork expressed with watercolors.