Week Fifteen- Art Gallery Visit #3: Self-Portraits Art Making/Material Exploration Blog

These pieces of self-portrait are some that I reviewed when doing the art exhibit project. They are some of the most famous paintings around the world.

                                                            Pablo Picasso "Self Portrait"

  

Van Gogh's "Self-Portrait"

 

 Mona Lisa

 

Original Picture

 

Completed Picture

 

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I found all three of these pieces to be interesting. They inspired me to explore different ways to complete my own piece.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I selected to use oil pastels as my media, because it allowed me to use a media that I was not familiar with using. I also picked this media, because I thought it looked unique

 3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I was challenged in learning how to use to oil pastel feature. It was difficult at first, but after some practice, I got the hang of it. I started my portrait by using pencil to make the necessary shapes and filling them in with the different pastels.

 4. How does this piece represent you?

This piece represents me best, because I am sitting at my grandmother’s house where I grew up wearing my favorite black hat and blue shirt. I think that anyone who knows me would say that this is a good representation of myself.

 5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

I used many elements and principles in this portrait including lines, shapes, color, texture, contrast, emphasis and pattern. I used all of these elements and principles to create a life like self-portrait.

 6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I enjoyed working on this project very much. This project allowed me the opportunity to view many different types of self-portraits. It also allowed me to overcome the challenges of creating my own self-portrait. This was one of my favorite assignments this semester.

 7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I really think that my final artwork is impressive and realistic. I think that moving forward that I will continue to obtain a higher skill level, which will result in my future work being much better.