Thursday, February 25, 2010
Creating a LOGO
Creating a logo may seem simple at first but as I found in actuality it is a lot harder than it looks. Logo's are limitless in there design and there are so my directions you can take it in. For some visual aids on what other did I checked out this website called LogoPond which had many different logo upload to the page for people to view. Here a link if you would like to take a look as well. http://logopond.com/all/. It was really wonderful to see all the different takes people had on their logo design. Some were just text of one letter maybe two others just had a drawing design and some incorporated both.I'd like to think that this help me decide in the direction I would like to go in for my logo but at the same time I've thought of so many other direction to try I need some more hashing out of ideas. All in all I'm excited to get back into Adobe Illustrator and begin some new ideas.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Adobe Illustrator
I recently went onto the Adobe website and check out a couple of videos on Adobe Illustrator. I one never knew that they had a website that gave instructional videos which I thought was wonderful, and two never knew there was so much more you can do within Illustrator. Most of the time when you go one to these websites they give you text-ed introduction on what to do. But as a visual learner I saw it as really helpful to have a video aid in guiding me how to use the different tools adobe illustrator had to offer. I got me excited to want to try new techniques within this platform. I especially liked the video on the pen tool. I never knew about anchor point and handles and how you can draw over what you just did with your cursor within 12pxls. to make the line exactly what you wanted it to be. You can use these similar techniques with the paint and pencil tools as well and what was also really neat was that you can change the type of paint brush stoke to allow it to mimic real paint brushes. Another great piece of information I got was use shapes. It explain how to change the number of points in squares and starts how to move it through the pages and scale it using proportion, Another great feature with the shapes is that you can rework the corner to customize the shape you are looking for. I can now see how limitless adobe illustrator is and if you have it in your mind you can easily translate your ideas on to the computer.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Abtract Art Lesson Plan
For my power point presentation in class this past Monday I gave a slide show on Abstract Expressionism. I geared it towards High School students because I want them to do research on a specific artist and create their own style of Abstract Art uses the artist they chose as a reference. I looked through a couple of websites to see what other teachers were doing in there class room for this unit it and stumble upon this pdf that was similar to what I was looking for so I used it to aid me in creating me own lesson plan. If you take a look at this pdf it has the same core concepts I would like my students to have so they get a full understanding of this unit.
Friday, February 5, 2010
How Can I Use PowerPoints In My Classroom?
So for my first lab project in my AED398 I chose to do a power point presentation on Abstract Art. I already knew how to work with power point so I didn't need to look up any online source to help guide me along. Instead I would like to talk about the importance of power point use in a classroom setting.
In this era of technology many of us have become more of a visual learner. I know I am. A power point is a great tool to give a visual aid to a topic you are discussing. Instead of just a dry boring lecture a power point can enhance the subject matter and potential engross the class more. You don't need anything too flashy but something that just gives that little extra oomph. I for one will definitely use many power point in lesson I give especially when it pertains to references of art history. It is imperative to use as a guidance tool.
In this era of technology many of us have become more of a visual learner. I know I am. A power point is a great tool to give a visual aid to a topic you are discussing. Instead of just a dry boring lecture a power point can enhance the subject matter and potential engross the class more. You don't need anything too flashy but something that just gives that little extra oomph. I for one will definitely use many power point in lesson I give especially when it pertains to references of art history. It is imperative to use as a guidance tool.
Monday, February 1, 2010
My Visit to the Albright Knox
Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
First I am always drawn to van Gogh's The Old Mill it is always amazing to see an actual van Gogh right before your eyes. This painting I feel expresses a lot of emotion and shows the creative talents of a brilliant painter. It is such a tranquil scene with many cool tones of blue it just brings you to a place of serenity.
Another painting that stand out is Giacomo Balla Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash. Having futurism the only avante guarde movement to come out of Italy in the 19th century and then to have one of the most iconic pieces right hear in Buffalo at the Albright is simply something in itself.
From the Surrealism movement my favorite, Salvidor Dali's The Transparent Simulacrum of the Feigned Image is a must see when visiting the Knox. Even though it is not one of his more famous piece you still understand the concepts behind what Dali was doing. You can see in the mountain a faint portrait of his wife which he did in many of his paintings. Landscape were a concept theme for Dali bringing them into these colorful world that only Dali could create.Joan Miro was another Surrealist painter that in my opinion added a lot of humor and sexuality to his pieces. It's funny to me because every time I go to the Albright Knox kids gravitate towards this painting. I think it's because of the playful it creates. The amusing thing is, is that what parents don't notice. Many of the characters in this piece of uniquely shaped penises and some even with implied vagina's and breast. The title Carnival of Harlequin is suggestive of something more than what we see. Lastly I want to discuss Claes Oldenburg. His plush version of the Island of Manhattan separated into individual plush postal codes is really amazing to look at. During the pop art movement Oldenburg created many ordinary objects into plush sculpture which gave a humorous feel to these objects in our everyday lives. To see one of these pieces is something worth while for this is another iconic piece that the Albright has in it's collection.
Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
I always am drawn to modern art. Anything produced around 1940 to the present gets me really excited. Jackson Pollock I see as the father to the whole shift from what was seen as standard painting to something that was considered the death to painting. So different from anything seen before, Pollock to the actual experience of creating art just as important as the ending product itself. Convergence is definately one of my favorite pieces to see at the Albright Knox.Franz Kline is another artist from the Abstract Expressionist movement I really enjoy. It's simplicity in color reminds me of minimalism but the harsh brush strokes are so powerful filled with emotion. The painting that can be viewed of his at the Albright is called New York, NY. His unconventional use of house paints like Pollock changes the face of art in the up and coming art world. Continuing on another work I feel strongly toward is Andy Warhol's 100 Campbell soups. The pop art era talks about modern consumerism and the mass productions of objects. I can relate to this living in a society of materialism. Even the process of skill screening itself is a form of production. Also during the Pop Art movement is an artist Roy Lichtenstein who did Head Red and Yellow. He uses the dots that were seen in newspapers to create his art work. It reminds me of works done by Seurat but modified for the modern age. My final favorite is the piece done by Robert Rauschenberg called Ace. It is a large scaled piece that again has that sense of unconventional use of paint. Other objects are incorporated often he used cardboard boxes. It gives you a feeling of collage but with other materials other than magazine clippings. The grand scale of this piece has you staring at it forever. I tend to find every time I look at it I find something new.
Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
Well for starters I really like minimalist work. I enjoy the painting by Frank Stella. I would like to further review other pieces that he has done. I'm not a mathematical person so seeing a piece of artwork like this stirs questions in my mind like "What methods did he use to create such a rigid geometric structure?"To venture away from my comfort zone I would have to say Folk Art is not really my favorite. I do find though Edward Hicks, Peaceful Kingdom very interesting. Although I have some ideas about the work I would like to get a little more information on the artist himself. Back to Abstract Expressionism Clyfford Still No. 1 I am familiar with this piece and the story how the Albright almost didn;t even get to have it in its collection but I am not so familiar with the artist himself or other works that he has done. It is definitely worth it for me considering my fondness for this art movement.Now we all know about Picasso and the works he did during the Cubist movement but for me not much is know about his Rose Period. This work called La Toilette was done right before he shifted to Cubist making his most notable piece Les Demoiselle d'Avignon. Lastly I will concluded with William Harnett's Music and Literature. This piece is very eye catching in its realism Trump Loyal to fool the eye. I would like to learn more about the techniques used to create such an illusionist mastery of creating paint into a photo like piece.
First I am always drawn to van Gogh's The Old Mill it is always amazing to see an actual van Gogh right before your eyes. This painting I feel expresses a lot of emotion and shows the creative talents of a brilliant painter. It is such a tranquil scene with many cool tones of blue it just brings you to a place of serenity.
Another painting that stand out is Giacomo Balla Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash. Having futurism the only avante guarde movement to come out of Italy in the 19th century and then to have one of the most iconic pieces right hear in Buffalo at the Albright is simply something in itself.
From the Surrealism movement my favorite, Salvidor Dali's The Transparent Simulacrum of the Feigned Image is a must see when visiting the Knox. Even though it is not one of his more famous piece you still understand the concepts behind what Dali was doing. You can see in the mountain a faint portrait of his wife which he did in many of his paintings. Landscape were a concept theme for Dali bringing them into these colorful world that only Dali could create.Joan Miro was another Surrealist painter that in my opinion added a lot of humor and sexuality to his pieces. It's funny to me because every time I go to the Albright Knox kids gravitate towards this painting. I think it's because of the playful it creates. The amusing thing is, is that what parents don't notice. Many of the characters in this piece of uniquely shaped penises and some even with implied vagina's and breast. The title Carnival of Harlequin is suggestive of something more than what we see. Lastly I want to discuss Claes Oldenburg. His plush version of the Island of Manhattan separated into individual plush postal codes is really amazing to look at. During the pop art movement Oldenburg created many ordinary objects into plush sculpture which gave a humorous feel to these objects in our everyday lives. To see one of these pieces is something worth while for this is another iconic piece that the Albright has in it's collection.
Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
I always am drawn to modern art. Anything produced around 1940 to the present gets me really excited. Jackson Pollock I see as the father to the whole shift from what was seen as standard painting to something that was considered the death to painting. So different from anything seen before, Pollock to the actual experience of creating art just as important as the ending product itself. Convergence is definately one of my favorite pieces to see at the Albright Knox.Franz Kline is another artist from the Abstract Expressionist movement I really enjoy. It's simplicity in color reminds me of minimalism but the harsh brush strokes are so powerful filled with emotion. The painting that can be viewed of his at the Albright is called New York, NY. His unconventional use of house paints like Pollock changes the face of art in the up and coming art world. Continuing on another work I feel strongly toward is Andy Warhol's 100 Campbell soups. The pop art era talks about modern consumerism and the mass productions of objects. I can relate to this living in a society of materialism. Even the process of skill screening itself is a form of production. Also during the Pop Art movement is an artist Roy Lichtenstein who did Head Red and Yellow. He uses the dots that were seen in newspapers to create his art work. It reminds me of works done by Seurat but modified for the modern age. My final favorite is the piece done by Robert Rauschenberg called Ace. It is a large scaled piece that again has that sense of unconventional use of paint. Other objects are incorporated often he used cardboard boxes. It gives you a feeling of collage but with other materials other than magazine clippings. The grand scale of this piece has you staring at it forever. I tend to find every time I look at it I find something new.
Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
Well for starters I really like minimalist work. I enjoy the painting by Frank Stella. I would like to further review other pieces that he has done. I'm not a mathematical person so seeing a piece of artwork like this stirs questions in my mind like "What methods did he use to create such a rigid geometric structure?"To venture away from my comfort zone I would have to say Folk Art is not really my favorite. I do find though Edward Hicks, Peaceful Kingdom very interesting. Although I have some ideas about the work I would like to get a little more information on the artist himself. Back to Abstract Expressionism Clyfford Still No. 1 I am familiar with this piece and the story how the Albright almost didn;t even get to have it in its collection but I am not so familiar with the artist himself or other works that he has done. It is definitely worth it for me considering my fondness for this art movement.Now we all know about Picasso and the works he did during the Cubist movement but for me not much is know about his Rose Period. This work called La Toilette was done right before he shifted to Cubist making his most notable piece Les Demoiselle d'Avignon. Lastly I will concluded with William Harnett's Music and Literature. This piece is very eye catching in its realism Trump Loyal to fool the eye. I would like to learn more about the techniques used to create such an illusionist mastery of creating paint into a photo like piece.
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