How can you apply the results of your experiments with media to enhance the creativity of
your work?

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In this piece I experimented with water colour in new ways because water colour is not a medium I am particularly used to or comfortable with. Using techniques like layering different colour washes to add shadows and highlights. This allowed me to play with colours without having the piece look to busy.  I will definitely use this technique in future pieces. I also experimented with the eyes of my portrait, I drew them in red, and I don't hate how they turned out. This encourages me to take more risks.

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How did you apply the techniques/experiments you learned in our daily tutorials to your final piece*
 

I definitely applied techniques from the tutorials we watched in class. Specifically the one where the artist layered very watered down colours and built that up to form shadows and highlights for the skin. I found this technique very helpful. I also used some flicks and drips in the background for fun.

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Why are reflection and revision crucial to the planning and production of your art work? Give any examples you experienced in making your artwork.

 

Reflecting and revising your work is important because without this your piece has no direction. Reflecting on this project was important because in the early stages I had to revise and reflect if my chosen image of Angelina Jolie was a good decision. And I realized it wasn't! Im thankful I took that time to assess my work and change it to something that would work better for me
 

In what ways were you successful in communicating your message?
 

I wanted my work to be much different than my normal style. I think I was successful because my piece was colourful and expressive. I normally do not work in such bright colours or even water colour so it was a fun change. 

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What would you change about your work if you could do it again? 
 

I would change how detailed I made the eyes on my painting. I liked the colours I used but i think they had to much fine detail and look like they don't belong on my piece. 

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What techniques did you achieve to catch the viewer’s attention? 
 

The main technique to attract attention I used was just using bright, fun colours. This makes me piece fun to look at and enjoyable. I also used a photo that is very striking and stares back at the viewer.

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What copyright, ownership issues are associated to using virtual images as your subject matter? What should you do to properly source and acknowledge the proper owners?

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The photo I used I got from this Pinterest link: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/520306563192565721/

But the photo is originally from the modelling agency Model.com. The photo is of model Tara Falla. The photographer is not listed. The original source of the picture is linked here:  https://models.com/newfaces/dailyduo/48575

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