Art and Other things

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Skills Share

Everyone in my group was an art student, as an art student myself it was helpful to learn a variety of art techniques which I have seen throughout the year such as pen and ink, highlighting with a white pen and blending using pastels. I decided to teach my group the structure of a face using my unique style I created a couple of years ago. This event greatly improved my skills in these medias which has helped me prepare as I start my a2 course.

I think for next we could be situated in a better area such as a art room or open space since paint and pastels in a computer room do not go well. I also believe if by ourselves, we ran through how we were going to teach the rest of the group we could have gone ahead with no hesitation.

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Skills share: day 3

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Art heroes

Arthur Rackham’s is inspired by famous fairy tales and myths. His most recognized work is of his interpretation of the brothers Grimm fairy tales. His illustrative style inspires me with the way he portrays characters movement such as his Alice in wonderland artworks. Rather than standing centre or in a certain pose, Rackhams work looks alive and as if it candid photo rather than  book illustrations. Arthur Rackham lived from 1876 and died in 1939. During his life Rackham illustrated various Shakespeare plays, the wind in willows and Fairytales. 

Arthur Rackhams style helped me develop an awareness for the space around the subject you are drawing not just the subject itself. Most of his works backgrounds are just as detailed, sometimes even more so. This improves the composition of the image.        

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Art hero: Part c 

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Being an audience

On day two of the 1000 Londoners project we visited a local historical landmark. We had the privilege to tour Syon house and learn about its connections to figures such as Queen Victoria and Lady Jane Grey who both stayed there during significant periods in their lives.The house contained artworks dating back at least 300 years, as an art student this is what interested me the most. I like to see how art styles have changed in relation to portraits over the years. Syon house has a personal connection to my ancestors as they have lived on the estate and surrounding area since at least 1780, working as market traders and barge carters. I enjoyed learning about the history of the house and the family who were mostly likely employers of my ancestors, it was eye-opening to see the contrast between the very affluent and the very poor. 

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Day 2 1000 Londoners project: Syon House and Gardens  

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Exploring the arts

The first day of the 1000 londoners project was the planning stage, we got together as a collective to discuss areas of interest and pick two different individuals with unique lifestyles to focus on. Looking primarily at music and the emotional connection we have to different genres. The area of planning I found most enjoyable was the discussion stage. It was interesting to see what was most important to people, an opportunity i wouldn't have found elsewhere. Chocolate films has helped improve my teamwork skills even though I have had to work in a group before, I have never had to solve problems as a group for a creative task. This project has therefore already benefited me in ways I didn't expect it would. In my time as an art student I have never had to use a DLSR camera before, a challenge I find confusing.The instructional demonstration was very useful and now i understand basic functions of the camera, a skill I believe will benefit me later on in life as well as in this project. Already this project has helped me develop as a person and has been a very enriching experience. 

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