Full Body Self Portrait

Anja

Bjork-AP Studio art

12/8/15



In the past I've done a lot of full bodied figures, so I'm going to get a little fancier with this and try to create how I see myself and display some of the things that are very important to me. It also takes on a much more mythical side because the figure is floating but still touching the water. There's also foreshortening thrown in there because I do believe we should at least have foreshortening in these, but that's my own rant. The reason I don't have fitting clothes is that I don't entirely think its necessary and I thinks robes and such are more flowing and free. It also adds more movement in the legs,

Exiting Water   Double Face Eagle   Puffed Clothing, Childlike  Puffed Clothing   Layered

 

MIAD Fieldtrip

(Koi Fish)

Its very well known that I love koi fish with all my heart and seeing any sort of piece that features a koi fish really gets my goat. Especially seeing it in the school, it was inspiring to see that others were also obsessed with a type of fish and that it isn't totally taboo. Its very minimalistic and all of the same colour but would classify as a line painting, its also painted on a wall instead of a canvas so it doesn't entirely use up the space because on the other side of the wall is gallery space and they didn't want to take that away with a big fish mural. Its purely decorative and was just to spice up that little area. 

(Shelf of 3 designs)

Each one is designing a living space in an effective and modern way. Each one has unique curves and draws the person to more than one point in the room. They've all veered away from the common, one point room and made it more interesting and more useful. The space can be used more than just a living room, it becomes a conversation piece and a place to dine. They also incorporate 'small space' usage ideals. 

(House on the Hill)

This design features a front facing house and how it will look from that angle. We are able to view some of the rooms and what they will be looking out at and how the house will look built into the hill. Its extremely modern and features some 'Green design', where part of the hill is actually on top of the building, extending the plant life onto the building. 

(Red Building)

I hadn't entirely noticed this building before until it was pointed out to me and it seemed sad that it had to be pointed out to me and that it deserved a little more love than it was getting. 

(Female sitting on Stool)

I saw this portrait and thought it was a really nice take on figure drawing which is always either really detailed or very quick. This piece really puts those two ideas together. Though its quick you can really see what the artist was seeing in the moment

(Female Arms Raised)

This portrait is another figure painting, but very detailed, I'm always a little jealous when I see these because they are so good. I've found that I need to work more on skin tones both painting and drawing. I also need to learn more on how to make them and this is a great example of skin being changed by light.

You Pick 3 Statement

Anja Wilcenski

Mrs. Bjork

10/12/15

AP Art

I picked out, Romanticism, Value and movement, which all have to do with each other. Romanticism has a lot of movement, usually depicting some sort of dramatic scene. Often it will depict people doing something such as dancing. In my three, I wanted to have a dancer, but also use movement of heavy cloth. I think this is the best looking piece because its simple but still showing that shes moving around. Then the woman looking at the earth shows the movement through the caressing of her hand around the planet, I think my original idea was a bit more romantic, but turned out to not be that style. Though I think it does have plenty of value and movement. Then lastly, my sea goddess piece represents all of the three principles of art very well, it has a slightly muddy look to it which romantic piece often have, as well as a large amount of movement. I don’t think these are my best pieces, romanticism has always been a slightly difficult concept for me. If I could I think I would replan my earth goddess piece to become much more romantic.  

I think the dancing woman and sea goddess came out the best and really represent romanticism in the best way. Also these two include the most movement and value.




(In my own defense, this is some of the worst work I've done, and I'm ashamed of it and I want to crawl into a hole and lay there for a bit)

I've got something to say

Aesthetic

I just learned what this word really really means. Before I just knew it as a word that is used a lot but no one really knows the meaning behind it. Well heres the definition of it.

Adj: concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

"the pictures give great aesthetic pleasure"

Noun: a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.

"the Cubist aesthetic"

And it directly relates to art. For example, some people like pop art. That would be their aesthetic. To be completely honest the definition is still fuzzy because its been misused for the past ever. Thanks tumblr. But what I've gathered is the meaning is appreciating something beautiful like a flower or something. 

All I've learned it tumblr has plenty of """""""photographers""""""""' to go around

I'm glad lomo filters over a tree are making a come back. 

/Rant over

EDIT
I JUST LOOKED AT KIERRAS BLOG AND THE FIRST THING I SAW WAS HER "Milwaukee Aesthetic" IM SO SORRY OMG

Inspiration

I've been having a hard time getting inspired, even when just doodling, it doesn't turn into anything. I've been scowering the internet to be inspired by images and listening to music, but nothing helps. I may just draw some simple like feet and simple backgrounds. I dunno.