5ElizabethR

Elizabeth R pre-drawing





== I chose this piece because I love the whimsical uniqueness of it. I love how the wolves are still have enough of their original features to be identified with what they really are but still have the key identification pieces of a human. If I was to ever picture what a werewolf would look like, it would be this. The colors in the back absolutely amaze me as well. the perfect color to capture the perfect time of day. ==

== I think the hardest part about recreating this piece would be the detail of the fur on the bodies and of course the way the bodies are placed. the bodies are interlocked with one another which will provide a challenge for drawing them. not to mention the detail of each individual blade of grass and the tiny petals of the flowers. I plan to tackle these details with simple time and attentive attention. ==


 * ART.VA.II.HS.7 || **// I can work with others to discuss and resolve artistic problems. //** ||
 * ART.VA.II.HS.8 || **// I can explore social and global issues through the creative process. //** ||

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== Struggles: The hardest part about my piece was what I anticipated, the detail in it. from the strokes of their fur to each stroke of grass.The next problem I had was how on earth I was going to blend the lightness of the sky against the darkness of the trees. each tree had a different hue of blue and not to mention the vast amount of leaves. it was enough to want to pull my hair out. but alas it had to be done. ==

== Solutions: I tried very hard to use a small tipped brush to create fur looking patterns but the more I stroked, the more it just kind of blended together.. :/. So my next step was to try to different color hues of the same color. fortunately this helped a little but still did no give me the effect I wanted. So after many days of frustration I finally just paired different shades of the same color in different spots, almost blotching it. even though it did not turn out perfect I am still proud of this piece. ==

== Feelings: At first I was very happy creating this piece. It had such deep meaning behind it and could not wait to get it done. But as days dragged on so did the tedious work. eventually personal things occurred and the reason I created it has vanished. so every time I look at this piece I feel pride but sadness and anger. So I am happy how well the piece turned out... but hate the piece itself for the meaning behind it.. ==


 * // I can reflect on the process that led me to my final, successful piece. // **





== Why?: I chose this piece because I knew a couple who were wonderful together and a true love story but separated by what the girl called "glass". The girl being from America and the man from England they were separated by a huge amount of distance but never let that stop them from trying to be together. because of this they called their barrier between them "the glass". The ocean moves and waves as blue but when cupped in a hand becomes as invisible as glass, hence the name. the story moved me so that I decided to portray it, and when I saw the window I could not help myself but incorporate it. ==

== Problems and Solutions: This project was fairly easy considering the simplicity of the idea but alas, I still encountered problems. The hardest part was creating the figures. the issue was not in drawing them but scaling them to one another. My models were both away and so I had to go off pictures and measurements given. but I am happy with how they turned out. the easiest part was the window itself. I painted the outside frame with a chocolate brown for a base and then copper to shine it up just a little. and then cute the outside of the flags until they fit and placed them in. ==

== **//__Why__//**: I chose this piece because rape to me is something that is just thrown around and no one really takes it seriously anymore. the word "Rape" is used in jokes, games, and in a fun manner when it is a horrible act that scars a person for life. I feel the girl who has been raped, never told a soul and hid it from the world is not taken as seriously as she should be. Year after year it eats at her and haunts her in her sleep. whenever she meets a man she feels either fear from the act or disgust because she feels she was unworthy to even speak to them, like she was ruined. Even today, after confronting the effects of it on her mind and everyday life she still is constantly scared and thinks about it. And that to me, is no joke... no laughing matter.. and I want to show the seriousness of it. ==

== **//__Problems and Solutions__//**: I feel the problem will be creating the figure proportionally and painting the bruises on her skin. I am worried that it will look like she is blotched with a purple sickness, not bruises. but I think if I spend enough time on my figure it will work out and she will be just fine. ==