Zoey Kota

[gracewalkerart]

For my final, I combined abstract impressionism, "your art voice", and renaissance.

Abstract Expressionism- I chose to use this for my background because I liked the creative freedom it allows. I also liked the ability to use many different colors to express yourself.

"Your Art Voice"- I wanted to use this weeks work because I liked how it was able to share a message to the person viewing the art. the small phrases are able to tell the viewer a lot about their art.

Renaissance- Finally I used renaissance for my character. Throughout the semester, building a character was one of my favorite things to do. I specifically liked this weeks art because it allowed us to draw more which is one of my favorite forms of art.

[zkotasblog]

Hi Grace! I love the different colors dabbed on in the background! It looks awesome!

[brookebobbey]

FINAL ASSIGNMENT:

For my final project, I created a piece that included three art movements: abstract expressionism, surrealism, and formal elements. 

I created my background using two art movements: formal elements and abstract expressionism. To begin, I created a warm-colored ombre background. Then, I used various shades of cool colors to create abstract lines on top. The contrast between the warm and cool colors ended up being very appealing to look at. 

The last art movement I incorporated into my work was surrealism. For this part of my project, I collaged a character using magazine cutouts. My character's name is Cookie Man, and he likes to watch sunsets, swim, and collect sneakers. 

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Hi Brooke! I love the Cookie Man! Creating a character is always fun! The warm background and the cool colors on top fit together perfectly!

[emphelann]

Final Project

For my final project, I combined cubism, abstract expressionism, and surrealism. In the top half of my project, I used the geometric shapes and fragmentation of cubism. I wanted to create a stained-glass window effect with this aspect of the background with the thick black outline contrasting against the bright colors of the shapes.

In the bottom half of my background, I used the random abstract qualities of abstract expressionism. I wanted to layer materials, lines, and marks to contrast against the more organized rigid manner of the cubism half of the background. I wanted to create a fun, vibrant, creative background with a lot of lines and shapes along with demonstrating contrast between two different movements.

For the central focus of my project, I created a character inspired by the surrealism movement. Using scraps from magazine pages that I have used from prior collages, I created the character, Bonnie. I used a variety of items to create a weird, unique, and imaginary character rooted in the characteristics of the surrealism movement.  I used the phrase “End of the Road” to represent the end of the semester. I also thought this phrase was especially fitting as it is the end of my final semester of undergrad! Thank you for a great semester, this class was so much fun!

[zkotasblog]

Hi Emily!!! I love the way you made this your own with what major life event you’re going through! I also love the two different parts of your background, they fit well together but at the same time are totally different!

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ARTH 102 Final

I started my background with the “Cubism” unit. I loved drawing a bunch of shapes and trying to make them piece together, so I figured this would be the best way to start my final! I outlined the shapes to make them more blocky.

Next, i used “Formal Elements” to create a gradient from left to right inside of the shapes. I used warm colors on the left, and moved to cooler colors on the right. Keeping the color inside the shape helped me give some contrast against the white background.

Finally, i used “Your Art Voice” to add a sort of “message”. This piece is supposed to be a keepsake, so I wanted to make it something I would hang on to and maybe put it on a desk or a wall in the future. This led me to choose the words “Decorating with a moment of joy” because as much as I thought I would dread this class (I don’t claim to be creative or artistic in anyway), I enjoyed the change of pace in my assignments this class gave me.

[zkotasblog]

Abstract Impressionism Assignment

[tamiliawihlen]

102 Surrealism

My character's name is Princess Sandy. I named her this because my background reminds me of Spongebob, and her looks reminds me of Princess Peach. Princess Sandy's favorite food are raviolis. Princess Sandy's favorite hobbies are collecting succulents and going to museums.

[zkotasblog]

I love the Spongebob inspired background! Princess Sandy definitely could be Princess Peach’s cousin!

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Trying to use as many reusable materials as possible, I found a Dr. Pepper bottle and 2 forks from Chipotle from earlier today, washed them out and put them together with duck tape! I used penne pasta as the arms and inserted them into the bottle just by making a small slit. I used some string for hair and the bottle cap for a hat!

Penny is a shy puppet, until the music comes on and loved to shake around! (also loves a cold dr. pepper everyday)

[gracewalkerart]

Renaissance Art Project & my favorite Rnb song

[zkotasblog]

I love the seemingly crazy rainbow hair coming from your person with the dark bottom half of your piece. I think it gives it a nice contrast!

[brookebobbey]

Impressionism Assignment:

[zkotasblog]

Hi Brooke! I love the swirls on the ground! This looks like a scene from a fairytale!

[emphelann]

Cubism Assignment

Attendance Prompt

[zkotasblog]

Em, I love this!!! The different shapes and colors make this fun to look at! Keep up the great work!

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“Christofern Parsley” is a groovy gardener who loves 70s music. His favorite food is a Chipotle bowl. On top of gardening, he also loves to go for hikes, specifically to see the sunset.

[zkotasblog]

I chose “be a mess” as my phrase because of how i would’ve rather been disconnected from technology as a child. I loved to camp, fish, or just play in the dirt rather than be attached to a screen. Being active and away from things like iPads as a kid helped me find a sport where it was encouraged to dive and get dirty.

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