Surface and Texture Painting/ Final Reflection

I finished the surface and texture painting! I worked very hard on this painting, coming in the morning and after school to complete it. It took me a long time, but the end result was worth it.

I created an intricate composition in the windowsill with the visor, yarn, glass, light bulbs, and cloth. I placed the first light bulb in a higher position behind the transparent green cloth to show how distant it was from the visor, glass, and sunglasses. I combined different hues of green to make the leaf pattern stand out. I used highlights and shadows to bring out the little folds of the silver cloth. In the background, I painted the window frame and depicted the scenery I saw through the window. I used little details and made the twigs smaller and blurred so the main focus would be on the objects in the foreground.

I am very happy that I was able to portray all the textures of the cloth and make them seem realistic. I have also learned how to paint light bulbs and show highlights and shadows in each object; these were the most challenging parts of this painting.

I am so glad I took this course because I learned a lot; I have improved a significant amount since last year. I have learned many great techniques on how to use oil paint. I really enjoyed oil painting and I had a great time with everyone in the class.

Progress on Surface and Texture Painting

This painting is going well. There were some difficulties I had making this painting and I am still battling them. It is challenging to make glass seem transparent. It is also hard for me to get the right texture of the fabric and make the leaf pattern of the cloth really pop out so you could feel it. I am working on fixing up the fabric and getting the right hue for the silver color of the fabric. I wanted to start another small painting, but it looks like there is no more time left. Hopefully, I can fully develop this painting and make it look finished before the end of the week.

Observations on the History of Oil Painting

The major players in the history of oil painting are Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Dali because they have all made paintings and portraits that impacted people. They have contributed many paintings in which they expressed their views and emotions. Their artworks have powerful meanings and messages behind them and most of them tell a story. They are the most influential and use symbolism the most to create masterpieces.

I don't really know who is missing from the list.

Most of oil painting seems to take place in Europe.

All the paintings are held and kept in museums all over the world for people to admire them. Paintings have different influences on people depending on where they live. If they are held in Europe, the people there will be inspired by the artwork and try to recreate it using a different new style. Where the paontings live affects the public and inventors.