Transparency

I really enjoyed doing this painting. I think the bright orbs of light were easy to separate into sections and look realistic.
The artist I found for transparency is named Grazyna Lelito. I liked how you can tell they are bottles but all the colors make it look abstract and realistic at the same time. I also like how it you can look at each individual color but it also looks like a bunch of different random colors.

Winter Tree, Winter Sky

I took this picture at a park. I simplified it a lot because I thought the focus on the tree was more important. The sky was very blue with no clouds. The process was quick because I started with a much bigger canvas then switched to this small one because I was overwhelmed. Overall I am pleased with this painting.

Lost Eye

This is a picture of my sister and my cat. I chose this for a lost eye portrait because my sister's eye is fading into the darkness behind her because I aimed the light at her face while taking the photo. I also like the shadow on the cat's fur, it gives a glossy feeling. The process was quick because I used pencil but it was hard getting a difference in value with the pencil.

First Portrait

This is the first portrait I have ever done and I am okay with it but I want to try again with much less body to paint and much more contrast.

Lost Eye

I like these photos because I feel like each one portrays a different emotion but they are all the same type of photo in the same light. The first gives a very light, and happy feeling because the baby looks happy. The second gives a sensual feelings like she is in love. The third gives sad feelings like he is going through something bad. I enjoy the lack of detail but strong light.

Mentor Artist

I really enjoy the work of Peggi Kroll Roberts. She is not very detailed in her work.She paints general shapes and uses bright colors. I find myself attracted to this because I like abstract still life's and portraits but I struggle when I try to make everything perfect and just like the picture but when I do it more abstract and free form I find it looks better and I have more fun. I also like experimenting with bold colors and dramatic color change like Peggi. I am particularly inspired by these works from Peggi.

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I really like the shadows in this painting because without the light coming in from the window it would have been completely dark. Also the girl looking out the window makes the viewer want to see what she's looking at. She also looks very distressed making the viewer more interested to see what is making her have that body language. I like how some of her body is in shadows and some is not. It makes her look 3D and real. I also like the big contrast on the wall behind the girl. It brings the eye to the middle so it will not get lost and flow off the page while looking at the window.
This painting inspires me to try doing a piece with a person in it. I have never tried painting a person because it is very challenging but I think I want to try. I think I would do it in oil pastel so that I do not have to be so meticulous like with painting. I also have not done oil pastel in a while. Lastly I like the inside, outside work. I think that would look very cool in some bright oil pastel colors.