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| "A Portrait of Autism," by Vanessa Martin, 2013 Acrylic on canvas, 12" x 12" x 1.5" |
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| "Abstracted Woman," by Vanessa Martin, 2012 Oil on canvas, 24" x 32" |
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| "Nude in Repose," by Vanessa Martin, 2013 Oil on canvas, 20" x 16" |
Art 232 is a capstone course for Yavapai College fine artists, photographers and graphic designers. Student artwork demonstrates their understanding and competency in core foundation courses, electives, and Adobe software. This portfolio also demonstrates and supports the Associates of Arts degree or certificate and /or transfer. Lauren McCrea and Laura Bloomenstein instructors.
Hi Vanessa! Your paintings are amazing! I love the color you use and the intelligence behind these concepts. The lines are broken up in the shadows of "Portrait of Autism" but it connects the eyes from left to right, and around the image to notice symmetry but when observed closer, you see unique poses. "Abstracted Woman" has a lot of rhythm to it, the repetition of the brushstrokes and the movement in the curved lines as well. "Nude in Repose" is also a beautiful example of implied line, the white frames on the wall being the focal point and drawing your eyes from those down through the reclining lady, from her arms to her legs. Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour use of color in the" Nude in Repose", is excellent. The way you contrast the red, green and white focuses the viewer on the subject and while drawing the eyes to the background.
ReplyDeleteHi Vanessa, I have to echo exactly what Rachel said, "your paintings are amazing!" Your portrayal of the shadows and texture of the concrete were so realistic, that at first glance I actually thought that "Portrait of Autism" was a photograph! I feel that your use of repetition of the subject creates tension, yet it keeps the viewers eye moving within the image as it continues to inspect the slight nuances. I also really enjoyed how you use variation in tone and opacity of red paint in "Nude in Repose" to create a circular repeating pattern, that keeps the viewers eye moving around brings it right back into your focal point.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love love the color in your Abstracted woman. The brush strokes give the picture a similar texture to flames. A portrait of Autism has a creative idea the use of repetition, to create motion was very nicely done, and so elegantly done. it looked so real to me that a first i thought ti was a photograph so great job.
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