Cyanotype

Danielle
“Cyanotype
Made in reality

May 20th, 2016

Technical

This was completely new to me. I thought it would be harder than it actually was. All I had to do was print off my picture in negative, and then the teacher photocopied it onto a transparent sheet (like sheets for an overhead). I then took a piece of watercolour-like paper, and rolled the special paint (stuff) onto the paper. After that, I set my translucent picture on top and made a sandwich of foam, my picture, and a glass frame on top, clamping it down to keep it secure. I then set it in a window in sunlight for eight minutes. After eight minutes had passed, I took it out from the window and removed the picture. I then washed the picture off in soapy water and hung it to dry.

Idea or Concept

I've had this cute picture of my pug Buster since July last year and couldn't wait to use it in art. This was the perfect chance. My idea didn't change at all since I was told this picture was good to use for this project.

Influences

No artists influenced me with this.

Composition

I think this picture works well because both sides of Buster are visible and the lights fade into the darks. It came out more visible than I think the original picture looks. The lights draw your eyes first then let them wander to the darker areas.

Motivation

Other than for class, I did this so I could have a cute (and cool) picture of my adorable pug Buster. For this, I pretty much just did what I had too and hoped it turned out well. I was surprised at first how we had to print the picture in negative. I was also surprised how well it turned out. With additional time I would make a few more test pictures to figure out the best time to leave it in sunlight for before doing a good/final version.

Culture Jammer

Danielle
“Culture Jammer”
Made in Photoshop CC
Date: May 18th

Technical
It was quite easy. I found a picture I thought would work and added my re-made Forever 21 logo.

Idea or Concept
I wanted to slam Forever 21 because recently when I went in with my little sister, their clothes could most likely fit my nine year old sister (who is quite thin) perfectly. Not very good for people with low self-esteem.

Influences
No artists influenced me with this piece.

Composition
I didn't do much to the picture. The logo stands out which brings attention to the slam. Otherwise, the monochrome doesn't really allow much movement of the eye. At the same time though I think it works because the eye is brought to the logo which is the slam against Forever 21.

Motivation
As I said before, I want to slam Forever 21 because their clothes don't fit healthy 21 year olds. They fit normal 9 year olds. I feel like twelve year olds may hardly fit in their clothes (That may be an exaggeration). I didn't really explore any visual ideas. I just wanted the logo/slam to pop. Nothing during the process surprised me. With additional time I probably would've gotten a different picture and/or did some more editing on it.

Toy Hack

Danielle
“Toy Hack”
Made from used toys.
Date: May 18th

Technical
To create these, I went through the pile of used toys we were given. I found a fairy doll and an MLP. I took the wings off the fairy and then thought I could turn it into a centaur. I cut the doll and pony in half and hot-glued the fairy's upper body to the pony's. I used the fairy's dress to hide where the bodies combine, and added the wings onto its head. I also added a little button like thing as decoration on the dress. I then used the horses head and attached  it to the fairy's legs. I then hot-glued a giraffe toy's behind onto it, after cutting off the giraffe's head. I then cut off the horse's hair and wrapped it around its neck. I also wrapped the body in black yarn and added "earrings" to the horse's ears.

Idea or Concept
My idea came after finding the fairy and the MLP. I thought I could turn the fairy into a centaur. After I made my centaur, I figured I could put the horse's head onto the fairy's body, like a reverse centaur. I then found a toy giraffe and added that t my reverse centaur to make it stand on its own.

Influences
No artists influenced my work.

Composition
I think I did a good job at hiding where the two toys are fused together. The bright colours on both attract and move your eyes around into the darker parts.

Motivation
I wanted to make something better than what I did last year. I believe I achieved that. This toy hack looks more realistic than last years. After seeing the toys, I decided to make a centaur like-toy. I think that the believability of my toy hack is interesting and successful. I was surprised by how quickly I was able to make my toy hacks. It took me only one class for each toy (if I remember correctly). With additional time and more toys I probably could've created something completely different, or thought of more decorations I could have added on.