line and balance
Step 1: Action Picture
The theme for this project was sports and action. The goal of the project was to make an armature resembling an action picture of my choice, so I chose a picture of a girl doing javelin throwing.
Step 2: Sketch it Out
Next, I sketched out my interpretation of the girl. This would help me better understand the movement of the girl in the picture. By understanding the movement, I was able to have an idea of where to start on my armature.
Step 3: Replicate
Next, I would replicate what I knew about the picture into 3D form using a flexible wire. The armature clearly shows the movement of the form and is ready to be covered by paper and clay although that is not part of this assignment. It is made out of only two different pieces of wire, so it is very sturdy and connected. Additionally, it is connected to the wood at the bottom for a study base.
Plane to mass
Step 1: Sketch it Out
For this assignment we were given a little more creative freedom. We did not need to find a picture to base our robots off of, so we sketched out ideas instead of what we wanted it to look like. The goals was to create shapes that would show our construction skills and ability to work with different geometric shapes.
Step 2: Construction
Next was construction of the robot. I used thick cardstock paper and E6000 along with sticky tack for the accents. Her requirements were that we attempt to use only up to three different materials, including our glue. It is connected to a thick cardstock base at the bottom as well.
Step 3: Record
Recording the video proved the sturdiness of the piece and its ability to stand on its own. It also showed my artistic integrity that I finished the project completely and did not leave the back unfinished.
Pattern to balance
Step 1: Sketch
The Pattern to Balance assignment showed our ability to work with multiple dimensions and planning skills. In my sketch, I created a drawing that was the same on all four sides. It represents a tile that I would later create out of clay. The highlighted pink shows the highest parts of the tile. Places that are not shaded or highlighted are the second highest parts of the tile, and places that are shaded are areas where I carved out of the tile.
Step 2: Create Stencil
Next, I took a piece of velum paper and traced overtop of the sketch. This sheet would then be placed on top of the clay to guide me in creating the tile itself.
Step 3: Fold Stencil
Next, I folded the stencil into the four identical sides to then place it on the clay.
Step 4: Create Clay Tile
Using the stencil, I was able to lightly use a wooden tool to create the shapes on my square tile to guide me for the carving and adding onto the clay. The tile has four identical corners and shows my ability to use clay tools well and that I understand how layering works.
Step 5: Video
To show the integrity of my art, and the ability for it to stay put together, I took a video of the completed piece.
Rhythm and Proportion: Introduction assignment
Step 1: Find Inspiration
For this assignment, we were to find inspiration from a master clay artist, specifically of animals. I chose to use these clay elephants for my inspiration because I liked the lines and how realistic they looked.
Step 2: Sketch it Out
Next, I sketched out the final product goal and my own directions on how I would piece it all together. The professor wanted to ensure that students knew how to create step by step instructions but also that we created our pieces wisely, so I showed every step taken.
Step 3: Sculpt It
The final product showed that I was proficient in putting together all the pieces of the elephant. I used scoring methods to attack each piece together and was able to make it stay upright with minimal effort. Additionally, I added lines and characteristics to the elephant to make it look more realistic.
Step 4: Video it
Finally, I put the elephant back on its base and took a video showing its stability and the full 360 view of the elephant.
Rhythm and proportion Assignment
Step 1: Find Inspiration
The Rhythm and proportion assignment asked that students create a mock masterpiece using the skills they had learned during the semester with clay, especially incorporating rhythm and proportion. The inspiration I found was this painting.
Step 2: Sketch it Out
The next step was for me to make a rough sketch of the painting and decide how I would create the base for the clay. Although it doesn't look like much, the simple drawing helped me to create a simple, smooth, and proportionally accurate clay piece.
Step 3: Sculpt It
Next, I followed the drawing and inspiration to create a smoothed out, proportionate piece. We were not required to make it super detailed, rather the assignment was to work on proportion, so that was the goal. I let it airdry, then I went back and smoothed it out with water and sculpting tools before letting it airdry again for the final look.
Step 4: Video It
Finally, I videoed the piece to show its stability and integrity.
Emphasis through contrast
Step 1: Find Inspiration
For this assignment, we were instructed to create something based off the meaning of a bible verse. I first had to find a verse I wanted to base my clay covered armature off of. I ended up using the scripture 2 Timothy 2:7 with the intention of creating a final piece that looked to be running a race.
Step 2: Sketch it out
Next, I began sketching my ideas. For this project, we combined all the things we learned from the semester such as using wire armatures, bases, and clay as well as proportion and rhythm. My sketches include the "skeleton" or wire armature, the movement in which it would show, and how it would look with the clay on top. This gave me vision for the rest of the project.
Step 3: Create
Next, I began creating the piece. I began by working on the armature and glueing it to the base. Once that was done, I covered the armature in tissue paper so that it would look smooth under the clay. Then I began putting the clay onto the prepped armature and smoothing it out. The Clay made the project very sturdy and attached to the base.
Step 4: Video
Finally, I videoed the project to show that the project was sturdy and could support itself.