I am so proud of my artistic progress this year. Although I do not think I have fully found myself as an artist, I think I am really close to gaining some clarity in my art. I experimented a lot with oil paint this year and found that I really like to work with bright colors and heavy texture. I discovered that my favorite way to work with oil paint was by applying it with a palette knife and making textural, dynamic marks, so I plan to make my next art pieces using the same technique. I also found that I am really drawn to the dramatic qualities of pen and ink, so I made two pieces using this media. I am really happy with how these pieces turned out. Not only do they connect to my existing theme of joy and nature, but they also introduce new possibilities for artistic exploration through the themes of organic, natural elements versus geometric, man-made elements and negative space.
One thing I noticed over the course of the year was that it was much harder to create art at home than at school. I associate home with relaxation and identify it as a place of respite, rather than a place of work, so it is harder to be productive there. I understand now why artists chose to rent out studios, rather than have art spaces in their homes. Additionally, I discovered that I am a more productive artist when I listen to music that matches the aesthetic of the art piece I am working on. I will try to listen to appropriate music whenever making art in the future. This year I also discovered the value of having an art website. There were multiple occasions where I found myself trying to describe my art and my artistic visions and I fell short. Luckily, I was able to simply pull up my art website and show people exactly what I was describing. Whether I was talking about one of my art pieces, a lecture I experienced, or an artist I took inspiration from. Overall, I would say I have learned a lot about myself and my art this year and, although I know I am never done learning and being an artist is a lifelong journey, I am so happy that I have come this far and I am excited to build on my art experiences at MLWGS in the future.
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Emma LindleyHi! I am an art student at Maggie Walker and I am so excited to share with you my thoughts, my art ideas, and my finished works. I hope you enjoy! Archives
June 2021
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