Artist Statement:Shoe

This shoe project helped me learn how to explore line and value by using rhythm and contrast. Before doing this project I learned about line, such as real lines or implied lines. I created both real and implied lines in my drawing. I worked with mixture of geometric lines and organic lines. I showed contrasted value by creating light and dark shading.
While doing this project, I had problems with creating contrasted value all over the shoe to make it balanced. I fixed this problem by squinting my eyes and seeing where it was not dark enough. Another problem I came across was that I didn't have enough lines to fill the space up and have good balance at the same time. I fixed this problem by layering my lines to create more darkness. Through this project I learned that when you take your time you will have a better finished piece rather then rushing through it.

Principles of Rhythm and Contrast

Rhythm

Rhythm is a principle that represent a regular repetition of elements of art to produce the look and feel of movement in a work of art. Rhythm is found in music, dance, poetry, and theatre.

Visual Rhythm

Visual rhythm is rhythm that you can see with your eyes. Visual rhythm is created by repeating shapes in a certain pattern. Visual rhythm create a sense of movement in the work of art.

Contrast

Contrast refers to the arrangement of conflicting (opposite) elements in a work of art. Contrast would be light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes,  etc.                                                       

Value

Value

Value is one of the seven elements in art. Value deals with the darkness and lightness in colour. Value is incredible important to us because looking at the darkness and lightness helps us understand the object more.

High and Low Value

High value (high key) is light colours and low values (low key) is darker colours. High value (tints) appears very weightless, the colours seem to be floating in space. This is because of the light colours. Low values (shades) are heavy and create a dark feeling. This is because the dark colours create dark and sad moods unlike light colours which most of the time show happy moods

      

Value Scale

A value scale is a gradual movement from black to grey to white. It is a very handy tool for an artist.

 

Mnemonic Devices

A mnemonic device is a phrase that is made to help a person remember a list of words, such as the elements of art. In art class we learned how to make mnemonic devices for the elements and principals of art to help us remember them.

 A mnemonic that can be used to remember the elements of art, which are shape, value, texture, space, line, colour, is SASSY SHARKS CAN TALK VERY LOUD. A mnemonic that can be used to remember the principals, which are  proportion, balance, variety, contrast, rhythm, unity, harmony, is PLENTY BEE'S RUSH VERY CAUTIOSLY UP HALLS.

Lines

Implied and Real Lines

One of the most important element in art is LINE. A line is the distance between two different points and can go on forever. A line can be used to lead the viewers through a work of art. A line is what creates shape, texture and variety in art depending on how it is used. A line can either be implied or real. A real line is the line that we draw and there is no space in-between, but an implied line is created by the sense of a line being there.

Organic VS Geometric Lines

An organic line is a line that is found in nature, such as the lines in a leaf. A geometric line has a perfect, uniformed measurement, these lines are not found in nature often.

 

 

Kinds of Lines

There are five different types of lines. One type of line is a vertical line, it moves straight up and down. In some cases a vertical lines show growth or height. Another type of line is horizontal line, which are parallel to the bottom of the page. This line can create relaxation. There are diagonal lines. These lines are in the middle of a horizontal and vertical line. Diagonal lines can create excitement to the work of art. A curved line is a line that changes direction a lot. A curved line can create a never ending feeling. Lastly,  a zigzag line which is a combination of diagonal lines can give a confusing feeling. As you can tell different lines can mean different emotions. Lines are an excellent way to express how you are feeling.

 

Art as a Language

 Something that I learned from ArtTalk is that you can express how you feel through art, art is known as a language to many, so it is like talking about your feelings using the elements of art, which are line, shape and form, space, colour, and texture. Elements of art are also known as basic visual symbols in the language of art. Art work should include at least one or more of these element, all art will have one element no matter what. Sometimes an artist will plan on only using a few elements but will most likely having all or most of the elements being used. The way the elements of art are organized is by the principals of art. The principals of art help create special effects in a work of art. The principals include rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony, and unity.  In a work of art there are three basic features, which include subject, composition, and content. The subject is known as what the viewer can easily see in the work of art. The composition is the way the principals of art are organized. The content is the message that the work communicates.

The credit line is a list of important facts about the art. Most or all credit lines should have six facts which include: name, title, year, medium, size, location. These are just somethings that all works of art should include.