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1. I really enjoyed creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel. I decided to try a 12 point color scale, just for the challenge: my orange didn't turn out that great, but it was an extremely informative procedure. The value scale was also enjoyable, and it didnt realize how hard it would be to make the charcoal shading consistant.

2. I enjoyed the color wheel the most, because it felt to be more artistic: even though, it was also quick procedural. 

3. the most important discovery in creating both of these was the understanding of how much technique is required in creating artwork in any medium. There is a very fine line in blending colors, and its hard to gauge how the color will appear when dry. 

4. I really enjoyed both videos and the most important thing i learned was the impact of hardness or pressure when shading. I am going to keep practicing with my charcoal pencils to perfect the technique.

Slideshow

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I really enjoyed participating in this project: it allowed me to be creative and explore the city; however, the weather was brutal, so I kept my outdoor photos to a minimum. I liked re-examining and rearranging the objects within my living space: it facilitated a creative environment: where I could analysis various objects and their characteristics.

Module 3

              1.The concept that color is nothing that any item intrinsically possesses; rather it is the way in which light is absorbed or refracted is absolutely intriguing. The effect of color on our emotions is a fascinating area of research, given the complexities and variables of its effect. The meaning of any given color can be so diverse and multifaceted in the viewers emotional response and interpretation; aside, from the cultural differences that different colors are synonymous with.

              2.The most fascinating aspect of color for me is how fluid and delicate it can be; in relation to the environment, and our perception. In the Color video, the artist who was painting a landscape in Venice had troubles replicating the same emotion with the same color palette, because the lighting was different in her studio.  

3. In the Color video, the biggest impact to me was Mark Rothko’s commission for the Four Seasons Restaurant. The depth and emotion illustrated in his painting were intentionally made to feel patrons feel cluster phobic and uncomfortable; which I believe Rothko achieved in his final product. His ability to convey these particular emotions; specifically, discomfort is noteworthy, due to the fact that Rothko relied on intuition.

4.The transition during the Renaissance from religious art into humanistic art represents not only shift in the perceptions and purposes of art, but also dynamic shifts in the techniques, colors, and mediums artists use to portray emotion. Da Vinci exemplifies these differences in the Mona Lisa. He accentuates her individuality by literally making her radiate; which previously was only used to illustrate the power in God; therefore, I surmise that it is the context and techniques that elicit an emotional effect for me.

Module One

Setting up my Blogger and Gmail account was relatively straight forward. The directions posted in Blackboard were written in a clear and concise way, which made the experience very easy. In this course, I expect to learn and develop the skill-sets necessary to critique and appreciate different art forms that I have had little exposure to. I have taken several online courses in the past, and actually prefer learning in this way: it allows me to digest the required information at my own pace.