Final Project

INSPIRATION

Petar Dobrović | The Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection
Figure
1927
w60 x h73 cm
Oil on Canvas


















 

Vincent van Gogh | National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Self Portrait

 1889

 w438.2 x h571.5 cm

Painting

oil on canvas

 

Paul Gauguin | Van Gogh Museum

Self-portrait with portrait of Bernard, 'Les Misérables'

1888 

Painting

 

SELF-PORTRAIT

                                                                                                                                                           

                          

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces? 

I chose them because they were colorful, they had texture, and they had contrast

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I selected acrylic on white cardboard. The cardboard does not have as much texture as canvas but it is still stable enough to hold paint without wrinkling or anything. 

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I am really bad at facial proportions. I drew it first with pencil and waiting until it was perfect to paint.

4. How does this piece represent you?

I chose pink! I love pink and I am always smiling. I also chose a picture of me with no make up on to show my natural beauty. 

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

The element most noticeable in this work is value. I also used color and line. As for principles, I feel that I used unity, balance and contrast. 

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I did enjoy working on this project, because I love looking at myself! haahah

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I think this is pretty great for being my final artwork!