Project Two: Linear Self-Portrait

My expectations for Project 2 were basically the opposite of Project 1. I was actually confident for once in my emotionally unstable artistic career. The assignment had to do with line, economy, and portraiture, which is the focus of most of my work. But another big component of the project was patience, something of which I have very little. I tend to jump into projects headfirst. My sketches are more like wild scribbles of undecipherable madness. Unfortunately, sketching is not possible with wire, unless one is willing to buy copious amounts of practice wire. But despite my rocky start, I managed to coax my sculpture into a somewhat decent likeness of me. There are some craftsmanship issues, but overall it’s a freestanding piece with stable interweaving components, even if it didn’t live up to my expectations.

Project One: Pop-Up Accidents

At a glance, Project 1 seemed incredibly cruel. Not only would I have to learn how to think in three dimensions, but I would also have to do so using the delicate and precise methods of pop-up books while addressing the topic of power tools. It was a triple whammy of confusion. The only way I avoided copious amounts of cursing (although a couple of choice words did slip out) was to go back to my roots in cartooning. Instead of being intimidated by the multitude of parts of the miter saw, I chose to focus on humanizing an accident with a relatable and humorous character.
It feels like most of what I learned came from my inordinate amount of mistakes. I had to force myself to take my time and step back from my work every once in a while to evaluate my progress. In the end I feel like I had to learn how to accept my work; even if it’s not exactly perfect, it represents me, for better or for worse.

An announcement:

So as per my professor's request that I upload the works I create in 3D Design to an online location, this blog will be donated to my forays into the three-dimensional world. Hm, I just made it seem like I'm some sort of cartoon character. Anyway, please refer to my tumblr account for the usual silly sketches, although I honestly haven't had time to post anything lately. Bloody school.