Sense of Space

Final Reflection

1. I have improved my use of color by using more different colors to create one, rather than using just one or two to create one. Also by using color to create the sense of shadows, highlights, mood, emotion, etc.
2. My use of composition has improved by improving my proportion of the objects in my paintings, and using good balance and emphasis.
3. My ability to create the illusion of different surfaces and textures has improved especially in my surface and texture painting of a picnic. I improved on making objects seem shiny, or rough, or making fabric look like fabric.
4. My ability to create the illusion of space and depth has improved in this last painting in the way i am painting a simple closet and allowing the space of a small crack in the door change the mood.

Observations on the history of oil painting

Who have been the major players throughout the history of oil painting? Why is this so?
Major players are Edward Hopper, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, etc.
Who seems to be missing from the history of oil painting? Why is this so?
Women, and non whites are missing from the history of oil painting.
Where in the world did most oil painting taking place?
Most oil painting took place in Europe and the United States.
Where did all these oil paintings go? Why? How does where these paintings “live” affect who learns about them and why?
Oil paintings are found in art gallery's, museums, and in people's homes. Where these paintings live affect who learns about them because they might be in more wealthy or educated environments.
How has subject matter changed over time? Why?
The subject matter has changed over time because it has gone from a more nature-like activity to something that mostly the educated people know about.

Critique Feedback

Use of Color: Neutral background with red popping out, good mixing color to make black.
Illusion of volume and depth: Highlights and shadows on glass make it look see through. Shape and texture of pitcher. Texture of fabric. Could have made wrinkles in fabric and curvy lines.
Composition: Organized in horizontal bonds. Balance- more objects on right but blankets balance it out.
Texture in Q-tips improved by looking at basket, little detail, layered colors

why oil pant?

Oil paint came from mineral pigments, and is now made out of pigment and linseed oil. Oil painting was used in 1410 and was reinvented in 1511 in Europe. In the oldest civilizations in Egypt, Greek, or Roman, it was said that they used vegetable oils like flax, walnut, and poppy seed oils. Natural oils like olive oil were used in other places as well such as Italy. I think that artists enjoy using oil paints today because they came from a natural base, and has been used all throughout history. I think the fact that the simple and innate substances that makes up oil paint makes it special.


(http://www.arcyart.com/history.htm)

what is a portrait?

Linda Nochlin and Daisy by Alice Neel
This painting represents portrait by the woman and child sitting on the couch looking like they are posing. The artists uses a lot of highlights and shadows to accentuate the lighting in the room.
Self-Portrait by Chuck Close
This painting is made up of a lot of little pieces which brings all of the attention to the face when it is looked at from a far view. The colors in each piece create the aspect of the portrait.


Diego on my mind by Frida Kahlo
This painting brings attention to the face because of the head on her forehead. The face makes it seem like there's something more to the painting than just her. Also the textures in her face structure gives her more emotion.

The artists express the concept of portrait by representing themselves or other people how they would most want to be seen. This includes the way they are sitting, their face expressions, objects , lighting , mood, setting, and more. Artists like Chuck Close look like they are reinventing a concept of portrait instead of working within the tradition of portrait making. Alice Neel's painting looks more traditional, even though she gives it her own style.

A sense of place

Edward Hopper

Edgar Degas

The mood in the painting by Edward Hopper is very relaxing and mysterious. It looks very stress free and unwinding. The texture in the clear blue color of the ocean and sky make it seem settled and warm. The mood in the painting by Edgar Degas seems more concentrative and intelligent. The colors are little bit dull and the movements in the people look slow and steady. The artists create the illusion of mood by the setting in the painting. Also the colors and textures bring out the movement. Another thing that both the artists do is use shadows and highlights to express what time of day it is and what the weather is like, which expresses the moods of the paintings.