Visual Diary

Date Due: 9 February 2011

Items needed:

1.Ideas

-          Include the mindmap that you did on the topic ‘Me’

-          Draw or cut and paste magazine/ printed images/ photographs/ other existing art work  of things related to you

-          Write down/ draw about the things that inspire you (can be doodles or rough sketches)

-          Brainstorm on how to approach the theme of ‘Self-identity’

2. Drawing practice

2 pages of skeletal structures



                                        

 



2 pages of structures + shading





4 pages of things you like/ best represent you

 

2 pages of facial feature observations



Drawing Tutorial

Just found a very good website that teaches drawing basics.

Good to view whenever you've forgotten what I taught you.

http://www.draw23.com/

Homework Updates

Please bring an object special to you tomorrow, 18 Jan, to draw in class. If the object is to precious or big, bring a printed photograph of it.


VISUAL DIARY

I have decided that the entries in your visual diary will account for 5% of your CA grades.

Size of book: A5 (half A4)
Please complete 10 A5 pages of drawings by week 5, 28 January (Friday).
Requirements:
- At least 3 pages that demonstrate skeletal structure practice
- At least 4 pages with shading
- At least 2 pages of drawings related to the mind-map


Thank you.

Research By Jixiang

1. Title: bottle caps portrait of Chuck Close

Artist: Molly B Right

Image Source: http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=bottle+caps+of+chuck+close&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=677&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=c_tHuB5YtxycBM:&imgrefurl=http://www.tamcao.com/blog/archives/331&imgurl=http://www.tamcao.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/bottle-caps-portrait-chuck-close.jpg&ei=A3wxTYbFMo_xrQfTpP28CA&zoom=1&w=500&h=624&iact=hc&oei=A3wxTYbFMo_xrQfTpP28CA&esq=1&page=1&tbnh=133&tbnw=107&start=0&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

Explanation: i chose this portrait because i like how the artist make this portrait by using bottle caps.

2. Title: Classic portrait of Jewish Rabbis

Artist: Youlia

Image Source: http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=famous+portraits&um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=677&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=FRiXySVPr8YJWM:&imgrefurl=http://www.jewish-rabbi.00server.com/portrait_of_rabbi_heifetz_haim_in_black_dress.htm&imgurl=http://www.jewish-rabbi.00server.com/portrait%252520Jewish%252520rabbi%252520Shofetz%252520Chaim%252520550.jpg&ei=84IxTeKnDYyfcbDYwLsH&zoom=1&w=399&h=550&iact=rc&oei=UIExTa3aIsirrAfjlLHECA&esq=6&page=5&tbnh=164&tbnw=140&start=64&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:64

Explanation: I chose this drawing of Jewish Rabbis as it looks very realistic and the colour of Jewish Rabbis' black dress blend with the background colour.

3. Title: Image of marilyn monroe consisting of everyday items

Artist: Bernard Pras

Image Source: http://haha.nu/arts/artwork/bernard-pras-images-from-everyday-items/

Explanation: This painting of Marilyn monroe by Bernard Pras was very interesting as it was made up of everyday items.

Research by JingYou

Artist : Carol Peace
Source: http://www.painters-online.co.uk/categories/articleitem.asp?item=158

Explanation : I think that this portrait is really cool as the artist had used charcoal and draw on the paper. The expression on her face (picture) are also able to describe about her feelings clearly. It looked quite realistic too. She looked quite depressed.









Artist: Andy Warhol
Source: http://www.chrysler.org/warhol/SelfPortrait2.html
Explanation : The picture shown on the right side was drawn and it looked quite real. I think the artist was trying to describe that he might be very angry as he painted this in red colour.









Artist : Mike P Pitchell
Source: http://mikepmitchell.deviantart.com/art/Self-Portrait-38158199
Explanation : This picture is quite funny and real. Maybe he was trying to show off his teeth or his piercing near his mouth. Cool .

Dix Chen~!

Artist : Francis Bacon

Source : http://www.theartwolf.com/self-portraits/bacon-self-portrait.htm

Explanation : I think this art has its own outstanding points. example : i love how the artiste blend the colors into the portrait. Its also a bit of abstract, the shading make the portrait more real.

Artist : Stacy Benson

Source : http://graphics2.wordpress.com/2008/09/02/typographic-self-portraits-exposed/typography-self-portrait-stacy-benson/

Explanation : I really like the way how the artist uses words to make a picture so meaningful, it seems like its been shaded, but its actually words! (:

Artist : Van gogh

Source : http://www.vangoghgallery.com/catalog/

Painting/2101/Self-Portrait-with-Straw-Hat.html

Explanation : It looks 3D, the color blending for the face was good. The hat looks real too! :D

Portrait Research By Xavier

Title: Self Portrait 1967
Artist: Andy Warhol
Source: http://www.artquotes.net/masters/warhol_andy/self-portrait-67.htm

Explanation: I chose this portraits because i think that it is cool that the artist cover the face with colours and make it hard to recognize.



Title: Amazing Portrait Painting
Artist: Lu Cong
Source: http://2leep.com/bar.php?s=29297

Explanation: i like this portrait because the artist had painted this portrait till very realistic. It looks almost like a photo taken by a photograhper.



Title: Self - Disturbed
Artist: http://karenc.deviantart.com/
Source: http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=813843553059263410&postID=1600564513313624638




Explanation: I chose this portrait because I like the background colours. It makes the portrait looks scary and eerie. The face of the girl looks annoyed. Maybe this lady shows what is the artist feeling now.

Research by Nurul Ainnie

Artist:http://nachoyague.deviantart.com/

Source:http://fav.me/d2i9x7d

Explanation: i like the way the artist paint the portrait b

ecause the artist combine 2 different expression in 1 painting and i guess the artist is trying to tell his/her feelings because the artist spent almost 3 hours doing this painting.

Artist:http://vintage-aerith.deviantart.com/

Source:http://bit.ly/icNfjM/

Explanation: i really like the way the artist soften the colour and overlap other colour at the painting and the portrait looks like its trying top capture the audiences.

Artist:http://aycayucedag.deviantart.com/

Source: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=painting+self+portrait#/d32ave4

Explanation: i like how the artist shade the shadows and make the details more pop out :)

Portrait Research By Muhaimin

1.

Title: Self-Portrait, c. 1928

Artist: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Source: http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2001/centdraw/056fs.shtm

Explanation: I choose this portrait because I like how the artist uses other drawings and combine them into one picture. In my conclusion, this portrait must be showing that the artist is showing signs of love by drawing two women and a house with some windows. The artist might also be showing that he lost possession of the two women and the house.

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2.

Title: Self-Portrait (Split) 1977

Artist: William Utermohlen

Source: http://67.15.172.20/~williamu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=95

Explanation: I choose this portrait because I like how the artist " splits " his painting into two. Half of the head is entirely painted over. The other side shows the photographic print. But the red paint of the background is covering his right ear and the hair as if the artist was a penitent figure or a convict. I admire his creativity and imagination.

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3.

Title: Finlay, Virgil. Self-portrait. Graphite, 1933

Artist: Virgil Finlay

Source: http://www.tanianault.ca/thescratchboard/2008/04/14/virgil-finlay-master-scratchboard-artist/

Explanation: I choose this portrait because I like how the artist shades the other half of his self portrait as if he is in a bad mood or just being emotional. And the way he uses his utensils to shade the portrait really impresses me a lot.

Artwork research by Nur Emeliana

The name of the artist: Annet Magnabosco

The title of the artwork: Faces

Image link:http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=portraits+of+faces&um=1&hl=en&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=WxF5z60F2QBX2M:&imgrefurl=http://en.artoffer.com/Annett-Magnabosco/Image-Large-View/%253Fimagenr%253D22252&imgurl

Explanation: I chose this portrait because i like how the artist shade the dark corner of the faces.

Example, the below of the eyes with a little shading on it shows that the women has a beautiful eyes.

The name of the artist: John William

The title of the artwork: A Girl

Image link:http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=portraits+of+women&um=1&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=643&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=eMvkUI3F5pv2xM:&imgrefurl=http://www.johnwilliamwaterhouse.com/pictures/portrait-girl/&imgurl=http://www.johnwilliamwaterhouse.com/assets/images/content/waterhouse/hi/waterhouse114.jpg&ei=5e0wTdudCoamcOrW4b4H&zoom=1&w=543&h=700&iact=hc&oei=xe0wTen2CNDHrQfV8b3MCA&esq=11&page=1&tbnh=151&tbnw=117&start=0&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0

Explanation: This portrait is different from the above as it blend a dark colour of the background to make the portrait of the girl pop out.

The name of the artist:Keelan Mcmorrow

The title of the artwork:Self- Portrait with Narcisssus

Image link:http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=portrait+of+a+flower&um=1&hl=en&sa=X&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=Su2xtQ_QeRGMmM:&imgrefurl=http://www.redbubble.com/people/keelanmcmorrow/art/250120-11-self-portrait-with-narcissus-flower&imgurl=http://ih3.redbubble.net/work.250120.11.flat,550x550,075,f.self-portrait-with-narcissus-flower.jpg&ei=e-8wTYmKGMrprQeVzf20CA&zoom=1&w=359&h=550&iact=rc&oei=e-8wTYmKGMrprQeVzf20CA&esq=1&page=1&tbnh=137&tbnw=94&start=0&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0&biw=1366&bih=600

Explanation: I like this portrait because the artist show his expression which same as a flower called Narcisssus ... why i chose this portrait because a self portrait usually need a lot of work and time that use to make one portrait...

Research by Nurun Nazeera.

Natalie Self Portrait by Natalie Holland.
Image link: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/natalie-self-portrait-natalie-holland.html

Explanation: I choose this potrait because I like the texture and colours of this painting. This painting pulled my attention.

Lauralee (self portrait) by Laurelee Kelloway.
Image link: http://www.lauraleekelloway.com/large-view/all/45377-1--/Painting/Acrylic/Portrait.html

Explanation: I like this potrait because this protrait shows the artist's most personal form of expression.

Picasso self portrait (1907) by Picasso.
Image link: http://jaspert.free.fr/contemporary_art/pages/self_portrait_picasso.htm

Explanation: This potrait is different from the other two. I choose this potrait because I can sense the artist's personality.

Artwork Research by Muhd Shafiz.

Artist Name: Andy Warhol

Artwork Name: Self Portrait, 1964.

Image Link: http://bit.ly/8DObb9

Description: What I like about this self portrait is that the colours used.

Artist Name: Leonardo Da Vinci

Artwork Name: -

Image Link: http://bit.ly/fWGmRf

Description: What I like about this artwork is the way the artist painted the position of the little boy and everything looks so real.

Artist Name: Sam Dalby.

Artwork Name: -

Image Link: http://bit.ly/ewht2O

Description: I like how the artist portrayed the self portrait as it looks very 3D and it really looks like he is staring at us.

The three paintings and painters

Done by:Aaron Yeo class 3/2 .

1. I find this painting at wikipedia .

The name of the picture is gertrude stein .

I chose this picture is because the man in the picture is sad .

This painting is painted by picasso .

2.I find this painting at wikipedia .

The name of the painting is The Last Judgement .

I choose this picture is because it depits a man had killed a person .

This picture was painted by micheangelo .

3. I found this picture at wikipedia .
The name of the painting is georges seurat .

I choose this picture because it depits of teacher teaching .

Potrait research by ping wee

1.title:The crucifuction of saint peter



artist:caravaggio



http://emptyeasel.com/2007/02/13/caravaggio-painter-and-murderer/



Explanation: i like to post these potarit because i show have show me the anger of the artist when he is drawing the potrait









2.title:SISTINE chappel



artist:Michelangelo



http://emptyeasel.com/2007/04/26/michelangelo-painter-of-the-sistine-chapel/



Eplanation:These year 1475 painting have good colour and clear detail drawing make me like to post these potrait up.









3.Title:Mona lisa



artist:Leonardo da Vinci



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_lisa



Explanation: i choose this potrait because i like the colour and the texture of the potrait

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Portrait Research by Miss Sandra (EXAMPLE)

1. Title: Self Portrait with Camouflage 1986

Artist: Andy Warhol

Image Source: http://www.artquotes.net/masters/warhol_andy/warhol-camouflage-1986.htm

Explanation: I chose this portrait because I like how the artist chose to use camouflage print to mask his face. It is as if he is not revelaing his true self and trying to say that his real identity is camouflaged.

2. Title: Soft Self-Portrait with Rasher

Artist: Salvador Dali

Image Source: http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Sondrac/?action=view&current=dali_soft_self-portrait_with_rasher.jpg&newest=1

Explanation: I like how he added in his trademark moustache so that people will know it is about him even though his real face is not part of the painting.

3. Title: Self-Portrait

Artist: Chuck Close

Explanation: I think that this a very unique way of painting a portrait by using different cubes of assorte colors to form a bigger painting. It seems to illustrate the artist's colorful personality

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