Print Making

 1. I think my finished project is pretty balanced. I have the tree on the right and then the deer on the left, taking up most of the page. Maybe something could have been in the top left corner, but then again I wouldn't want the print to look too crowded.

2. To add texture and contrast to my print, I used one of the cutting tools to carve out the deer's spots, as well as the tree's branches. I made sure to make it kind of choppy to give it a better feel.

3. I used positive and negative space to create my image. First, I had to draw the picture out, then I figured out what I was going to cut out and what was going to stay by finding the positive and negative space within my drawing. I figured it would be easier to cut out the background than it would be to cut out the whole deer and tree so I decided the negative space would be the spots and background, and then positive space would be the deer and tree.

4. I would say overall my project was crafted pretty well. The nose and eye on the deer could have been made a little better if I'd had an even smaller tool, and the tree could have looked more tree like if I'd known how to make it have a more realistic texture.

5. I think I was able to achieve depth. There may be only two things in my print, but the fact that the deer is so much bigger than the tree establishes the fact that the deer is closer to the viewer than the tree is.

6. I think the Print Making project was fun. It was kind of annoying to have to trace the print multiple times onto multiple surfaces, and when we were rolling the ink out on the table it was harder than I thought it would be to get it up. It was fun carving into the stamp with the tools, but it was somewhat hard to do the small details with the tools provided.

Chalk Murals & Print Sketch

Chalk Murals

1. For the most part, the group was pretty cooperative, and worked well together. Some of the members did not work as hard, and did not seem to care too much about whether or not the job was done well, just that the job was done.

2. When working in a team, it is very important to get along with your members, otherwise whatever project you are working on or trying to accomplish might not get done properly, or even get done at all. If a group is having disagreements about something or another, it's best if they work everything out and come to a solution soon, so that they don't end up wasting all their time arguing.

3. In my opinion, the project was pretty successful. Besides the fact that some of the members continuously had to be sought out and brought back to the group's area. There were many people who (having finished their projects) were willing to help out ours, since earlier on in the week, it had been completely washed away.

4. I like creating art that others are able to interact with. When I create just normal art, people look at it, sometimes compliment me, and move on. But, making interactive art where everyone can see it, gives me a whole new feeling. I feel like my art is more appreciatiated and more enjoyed that way.

Print Sketch

1. Without texture, an image just looks flat. It appears non-realistic and boring. If you drew a fish without the scales and without the slimy glint, it wouldn't even look like a fish, it might have the shape and structure of a fish, but it just simply won't look good. By adding texture to a sketch, you're adding life to your art.

2. One picture of an animal, is not able to get the entire shape and structure of an animal. You may have a picture that gives a perfect frontal view of your animal, but then what about the back? The sides? Does your animal have a tail? Does it have a different pattern on its side than it does on its chest? By utilizing multiple pictures as a reference for an animal, you are able to see many things you may have missed if you'd only used one picture as reference.

3. When I look at my sketches, I immediately am able to pick out which sketch, in my opinion, is better than the others. My final sketch may sometimes be a little sloppier because my hand is tired of drawing, or my very first sketch may be a little wonky because I haven't really gotten the hang of drawing whatever object/thing I'm drawing. When I'm picking which sketch will make the best print, I'm simply picking the one that has the best visual appearance, in my eyes.