I felt that throughout this project I was able to develop my painting skills, mostly mixing paint and discovering the analogous color scheme, and being able to replicate this accurately in the paint shades I used.
Engage and Persist - I was interested in two ways during this project, firstly, being able to replicate a highly detailed and nuanced object, and second, working with the analogous color scheme in place of the grayscale. Both were challenges that I feel I was able to tackle, and both truly engaged me and allowed for me to comletely focus on these challenges.
Envision - At the beginning of this project, I imaged that my Santas would be pretty accurate to how they are now. Using the analogous color scheme posed some problems and made me rethink what i had in mind, making the darkness in the shadow the purple that would unite the red object and the blue background to create a compelling piece.
Express - I feel that my monochromatic piece conveys an idea of light conquering darkness, as shown by the santa, whose brightness draws the eye and is a sharp and pleasing contrast to the dark background. The analogous picture has a much darker feeling, and i think i must change this as it is almost overwhelming. In the future, lighter colors might be added, as it is a welcome contrast as shown in the monochromatic piece.
Observe - I feel that through this project, I was able to cultivate the skill of looking closely at an object through its shadows and different tones of light and dark, overall learning to represent an object more clear¥ by looking at small, individual parts.
Understand the Art World - I cannot think of an artist that I was influenced by.
