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Title: Semper Fi
Dimensions: 12"x9" Media: watercolor and colored pencils Artist Statement: This is a continuation of my sustained investigation because it is a piece that displays a person's life or current situation through shoes. This piece is supposed to represent the world's current relationship with the Ukraine situation. This piece consists of a military personnel kneeling in the shooting position. This piece is meant to represent the armed forces that we tend to forget about because we aren’t experiencing the war first hand. Like listed below, I used a bunch of mark-making such as stippling or longer lines to create texture and background. I used layering to build up color and create shadows without harsh light. I chose the composition of the shoes to be that was because that is the accurate kneeling position for shooting (making the piece realistic). My choice of composition and media are examples of artistic choices made to enhance my message. The composition, being realistic, gives the piece a more real and relatable piece. Overall, I really liked using watercolor and I already have a few ideas as to what I could paint! |