(Art+Exam+2012)+Happiness

Exam Project (2012) **Happiness**

**Media:** Ink On Paper, **Size:** 50 x 40, **Month of completion:** June 2012

**Description:**

This is a self portrait my grade 11 final exam where i created a portrait of my self and my best friends that always make me happy as you can see on my face. I included vibrant colors to continue the fauvist series i am doing throughout the year. Andy Warhol is one of the famous artist who creates vibrant screen prints and i was influenced by him through the print making processes.

**Analysis:**

**What were the artistic and/or cultural influences for this project?** **Who/what influenced either the composition and/or the style.**

The artist that I was influenced by was Andy Warhol. I used the same technique of printing and colors.

**What materials/media/processes did you use and or experiment with, and how?**

I used ink on paper. I had to uses specific kind of screen ink that would block the silk because i have always had difficulties with the type of ink.

**How do you think you have responded to advice and criticism during this project (and during the term), both from fellow students and the teacher. Did you actively seek advice? If so, was it useful?**

My teacher encouraged me to stay with the fauvist series because i am developing with the ideas as i create more projects.

**Clearly explain the weaknesses/areas for improvement -**

Something that i wasn't successful with when doing this project is lining up the paper for the second print. It was hard to line up the paper with the sticker stuck at the silk but i managed to put its as close as it could be. Another thing that i wasn't satisfied with is when the ink blocked the silk and it didnt pass through the paper perfectly.

**Clearly explain the strengths of the piece –**

This screen print is one of the most successful prints i have ever done. I like it because it looks a lot like the actual image after the created affects that were done on Photoshop. I like how the colors are popping out and how the people in the print tells the views that the print is full of happiness. The message that was successfully sent to the people through this print is that those people are who brings happiness to me and the vibrant colors show the energy and happiness.

**What could you take through to the next project and develop further? This could be anything, from a technique to an idea, not necessarily just the theme.**

I will still continue creating fauvist portraits that are figurative art. I want to shoe the people that my art has a lot of meaning behind it.