Before starting a concentration piece so much time is invested in just thinking of ideas for the concentration. I didn't want to be generic or do something that didn't represent me.
Actually, it was already in my mindset that I wanted to have my art folder based off of Pakistani culture: truck art, colors, textiles before even starting AP Art Studio.
So, after spending so much time thinking about my concentration piece/ pieces, and going back and fourth to Mrs. Brink for advice, this Saturday I paid a quick visit to the local art and crafts supplies store, Michael's to pick up some quality water color paper. Knowing how expensive water color paper is I didn't want it to go to waste so I spent some time sketching the concentration piece out before starting the first piece.
Because I have already explored other medias, I had come to the realization after Art 2 that I would really like to explore my water color abilities. Of course, I wouldn't have felt this way if I didn't see artists such as it's incredibly what watercolors in achieve in the lightest form.
On a different note, after viewing http://www.thisiscolossal.com/category/art/, I was honestly and incredibly astonished by all the creativity, and medias used. I'm especially impressed with David Walker's spray paint portraits, and Amy Robbins colored pencils. Walker's portraits are not only are these portraits realistic, but they have splashes of color and texture, and style that makes them so unique, and stay true to graffiti style. And looking at Robbin's pieces, well, Robbins' portraits are simply impeccable. Both medias are difficult to achieve such realism with, especially with portraits.
Examples of art work from Art | Colossal:
*Taken in respect to the artists, and for the soul purpose to promote such outstanding work. No copy right infringement intended.
Amy Robbins:
David Walker:
Links:
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/12/09/50-beautiful-watercolor-paintings/
