Technical drawing

In examining the work of the impressionist artist Edgar Degas, though he himself preferred to be considered a realist, the very mention of his name conjures images of ballerinas. From the most famous statue of Little Dancer Fourteen Years Old who stands prominently defined in our mind’s eyes or the swirling masses of color and form that showed visions of Parisian Operas in the 1800s like that seen in the painting Dancers in the Wings, Degas’ work is indelibly linked to the world of these petite dancers

In this essay I’ll be analyzing selected works of Francis Bacon and briefly discussing arguments of philosophical and existential meanings behind his paintings; and comparing works of artists that have considered likeness to the works of Bacon. Francis Bacon (28 October 1909 – 28 April 1992) has been considered a member of the expressionist movement to which he regarded as an unflattering portrayal of his work. The expressionists wanted to extend their feelings onto the world, warping appearances

Renaissance era, who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. Michelangelo was once quoted saying “Design, which by another name is called drawing is the font and body of painting and sculpture and architecture and every other kind of painting and the root of all sciences” (Michelangelo And The Mastery Of Drawing). Michelangelo’s purpose for “Studies for the Libyan Sibyl” was not to create a finished piece to please the public or even a person. “Studies for the Libyan

is repeated, it needs its own unique movement. SUPERHERO SELF PORTRAITS (independent) Break into small groups, giving each group a set of colored pencils to share and each camper a copy of the Superhero Self Portrait handout. Before they start drawing, get the creative juices flowing by asking these questions: Can you think of any superheroes from comic books, tv, movies or video games? What makes them heroes? Do they have special powers? Do they wear certain types of clothes? How are superheroes

Sketching Out Trouble As a teenager growing up, I was exposed to unexpected events in my life. I did not have anyone to stand by me through this journey, but one day I stumbled along a number 2 pencil. I chose to keep the pencil, and use it as a blessing that was given to me. “Please bring Reshmi Singh to the Vice Principal’s office immediately.” A deep voice came outside of my first period class. As I sat my handbag down aside my assigned seat. “Slam!” The metal door of the classroom flew open

Meaning that he is aiming at the sign, and wants to attack it with his gun powered not by crayons, but by art and ideas. What really makes this piece significant is its attention to detail, and also its lack of detail. All the bright and simple kid drawings of flowers that convey our innocence and ignorance are just simple. Their simplicity relates back to colors of a simpler time when we didn’t know anything, like we still do in a way now. In the middle of it all is the boy who represent the truth

Throughout the semester, I drew pictures on a sketch book. I started drawing on September 23, 2016, and tried to draw at least four days a week till November 20. Thus, I got 41 drawings in the sketch book. When I started this project, I was not sure what I was doing. Without having any theme, I just followed what I wanted to draw when I graved a pen. Some days, I drew what I saw in my dream, some days, I drew my emotional feelings that I had hard time to express, and some days, I drew whatever that

talent of Dascanio’s work, few take time to consider the reasons that people react the way they do to them. The reason for such a strong connection between both drawing and viewer comes from all of the elements that come together to compose the image. The connection that people feel to Dascanio’s work is a powerful one since his drawings are the extremely captivating. This is not solely because of the pure talent put into each piece, but the numerous qualities depicted within each work. Each piece

As the sun peeked over the grassy mountains, I sat patiently on the dining room table as the phlebotomist drew my blood, for the fourth time. For the past few weeks, my symptoms had fallen into an oscillating pattern, changing, with no indication. I’ve seen about every doctor in cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, and pediatrics, yet none of them could come to a comprehensive conclusion. As school rapidly approaches so does the need for an answer, along with my fears. I wonder how only a few weeks

perspectives of what’s going on and they make you feel the same emotion that they put on the painting. We see art as a way of expression and it makes us connect to the painting that we see. The art helps us understand the way the person behind the drawing felt or what they saw when it was going on. The beauty of art is that it lets everyone express themselves through painting, so we can tell our story. Art is expressed through 1) human culture, 2) emotion, and 3) communication. Through human culture