I've been looking forward to AP art since freshman year when Mrs. Brockie first told me about it. After taking drawing, (my first class with Ms.Rossi), I felt really confident that I could do well in the class. Over the summer I started multiple pieces, but something about them felt less mature than the ones I had done the previous semester. Without Ms.Rossi's critical eye I was reverting back to my old habits i.e horrible compositions,and lack of attention to detail. I only churned out one decent piece (the sink), and looking back on it even that could've been better.
When we got back our first project was a prisma piece. I was so excited, I had recently fallen in love with prismas in drawing class. Through that piece I realized the key to a mature looking piece is a good composition. From there on I really tried to focus on my compositions throughout the semester. Towards the end of the first semester I started practicing value in my sketchbook more often as well. I think both of those really helped develop my concentration.
I struggled a lot with deciding on a concentration. My original idea was human evolution. I was going to explore how as a species we've evolved biologically, culturally, and philosophically. I still really like the idea, but I don't think I'm the right artist for something like that. One of the most important things I learned this semester is that I really don't care about conveying a clear message to the viewer. I think my style evokes enough emotion for the audience to come up with their own story. As of now aesthetics and displaying strong technique are the most important to me. Maybe in a few years when I'm a little more skilled I'll care more about a pieces meaning.
I think that pretty much sums up what I took from the class. I'm really grateful I got to be apart of it. As a class I think we can all be a little annoying, but individually I think everyone was really great and talented in their own way. This class will always be something I'll look back on fondly. In all honesty I think I'll miss Ms.Rossi the most. I know I wouldn't be half the artist I am today without her. I'm so grateful for all the she's taught me, and I know those lessons will reflect through all my future work.
When we got back our first project was a prisma piece. I was so excited, I had recently fallen in love with prismas in drawing class. Through that piece I realized the key to a mature looking piece is a good composition. From there on I really tried to focus on my compositions throughout the semester. Towards the end of the first semester I started practicing value in my sketchbook more often as well. I think both of those really helped develop my concentration.
I struggled a lot with deciding on a concentration. My original idea was human evolution. I was going to explore how as a species we've evolved biologically, culturally, and philosophically. I still really like the idea, but I don't think I'm the right artist for something like that. One of the most important things I learned this semester is that I really don't care about conveying a clear message to the viewer. I think my style evokes enough emotion for the audience to come up with their own story. As of now aesthetics and displaying strong technique are the most important to me. Maybe in a few years when I'm a little more skilled I'll care more about a pieces meaning.
I think that pretty much sums up what I took from the class. I'm really grateful I got to be apart of it. As a class I think we can all be a little annoying, but individually I think everyone was really great and talented in their own way. This class will always be something I'll look back on fondly. In all honesty I think I'll miss Ms.Rossi the most. I know I wouldn't be half the artist I am today without her. I'm so grateful for all the she's taught me, and I know those lessons will reflect through all my future work.