- Over the course of this unit I learned many useful skills involving drawing, painting, and using clay. One of the most important skills I learned as demonstrated in the drawing above, is the use of a blending tool to blend different shades. This makes the work flow better so that it isn't all just a bunch of lines, and allows for a more precise representation of light within the piece.
- I believe that although I did not finish it, my clay tile toucan (above) was my most successful project from this unit. When sculpting I was able to trace out and create the shapes that I wanted with relative ease, and although more time consuming, It came out better than most of my drawings. I believe that once the painting is complete (if I complete it) the vibrant array of colors along with the layering and etched in details will look excellent.
- After this unit I am most interested in using clay again. The clay was fun to use in the sense that it was hands on, and you could really get down and dirty with it, while not making a huge mess and requiring little clean up. Even though it might seem difficult the clay was surprisingly easy to work with; both adding multiple layers, and carving in small details came with relative ease and accuracy. I would be excited to have more time working with clay and to experiment on a larger scale.