Sarah+Law

=Sarah Law= My major is undeclared. I don't have much experience with computers/software but I am willing to learn. I was a member of my high school's chapter of The National Art Honor Society, and in my senior year became president. My favorite form of art would be most anything 3-D. I really enjoy making realistic sculptures out of hot glue. I was dubbed by my high school art teacher "The hot glue queen." Also, I Tap dance.

** (The following assignment was accidentally posted on my "My WIki" site and did not show up under the student pages. The address for the original is: http://sarah-law.wikispaces.com/Sarah+Law+Fall+2013. I copied and pasted it here exactly as it is on that site.)

=Art assignment due 9/2/13=

These waffles from IHOP are an example of **closure** because your brain still sees the waffle triangles even though they are covered in toppings.

These dots left behind by a painter are an example of **proximity** because all of the dots grouped together creates one shape.

This building wall is an example of **continuation** because the lines of the window and the lines of the paint seem to flow into one another.

This dark shadow cast by a fence is an example of **figure ground** because of the high contrast between the shadow and the sidewalk.

These ornaments in Hobby Lobby are an example of **similarity** because our brain groups them together by color and shape.

//**End of Assignment due 9/2/13**//

=Art assignment due 9/23/13=

These flowers are an example of **complementary** colors because pink and green are on opposite sides of the color wheel.

These flowers are an example of **complementary** colors because yellow and violet are on opposite sides of the color wheel.

The pattern of this umbrella is an example of **split complementary** colors because blue and pink are split complementary colors to yellow on the color wheel.

This bear is an example of **split complementary** colors because green and yellow are split complementary colors to red on the color wheel.

These flowers are **analogous** colors because green,yellow,and brown are neighbors to each other on the color wheel.

These bags of candy are **analogous** colors because yellow,red,and orange are neighbors to each other on the color wheel.

This picture of grass is an example of a **monochromatic** color scheme because there are several hues of green present.

This picture of an insect on bark is an example of a **monochromatic** color scheme because there are several hues of brown present.

//**End of Assignment due 9/23/13**//

=**//First Art Assignment due 11/4/13//**=

Above is a gesture drawing of a battery pack.

Above is a contour drawing of the light in my kitchen.

Above is a contour drawing of some wire strippers.

Above is a contour drawing of a traffic cone.

Above is a gesture drawing of some Sharpies.

Above is a gesture drawing of a computer mouse.

Above is a gesture drawing of a keyboard.

Above is a contour drawing of the spring on a screen door.

Above is a gesture drawing of a necklace.

Above is a contour drawing of my boot.

=__**Second Art Assignment due 11/4/13**__=

This piece of abstract art named “Double Chance” by Maria Walker has two very similar but distinct plains of interest. One side has a more two dimensional approach (even though it is technically still three dimensional) while the other side is more dramatically three dimensional and has physical depth.

On the more flat side of this painted canvas (the top photo) the lines and brush strokes of the paint seem to flow smoothly into one another showing a prime example of Gestalts principle of continuation. Another Gestalt principle present is the principle of closure. There are a couple of implied rectangles in the painting that our eyes image as a whole. The cool colors on the flat side of the panel bring a sense of togetherness because they all have a similar saturation and earthy tones. I believe that these elements create a sense of peace or renewal on this side of the canvas.

On the more three dimensional side of the painted canvas (the bottom photo) the different colors seem to come in at many different angles creating an interesting point of conflict for the eyes to focus on. The Gestalt principle I immediately focus on is the principle of closure because the different blocks of color that come together in the middle could all be larger shaped layered on top of one another. The same subdued color scheme seems to be carried onto this side of the canvas, but the limited range of these colors makes them stand out more and appear bolder. These elements create a louder presence for this side of the canvas reflecting a more disheveled feeling. Also the added layers of depth create more places for the eye to explore making this side more active.

Overall I feel that the very similar but different sides of this canvas give the feeling that it is all the same piece but that it has gone through a transformation.



//**End of both assignments due 11/4/13**//