Figure Drawing

Old Attempt at facial features

 Figure drawing of Sophie in pen

 Most recent attempt at facial features from an angle

During this project I did see some self improvement. I am now able to draw more accurately and quicker than before. I used to be able to tell that proportions were off, or something like that, but I didn't know what threw them off. Now I am more aware of the structure of the human face, and can better recognize what my mistakes are. I liked this project because I think it was very calming, and seemed rewarding for me. If I could re-do my final drawing of my little sister, I think I would try to draw it in something other than pencil. Pencil is my go-to media choice, because it's familiar so I'm more comfortable with it, but I really wish that I would have pushed my boundaries a bit more.
Overall, I liked this project and I think I improved a bit.

Painting

In class we were given the assignment to choose acrylic or oil paint, and we had to paint something using that media. I chose a sunflower because they are my favorite kind of flower and they grow all along the side of my Grandma's house, and remind me of her. I had a challenging time getting a range of value in this piece. Since the sunflower in my reference picture was almost completely yellow, I had to imagine the deeper colors to really add depth to my piece. Sadly, I was unable to get a picture of my painting  when I finished because I finished late and had to hurry and turn it in. It simply slipped my mind to take a final photo. If I could re-do this piece, I would try to pay more attention to the middle of the sunflower. Although I do like the texture I made there, I don't like how it looks kind of thrown together. Overall, I really enjoyed this project, and my love for painting grew immensely.