the separation

End of Term Reflection

 This class has changed the way I view art and myself as an artist. I've never been so invested or passionate about any other class. I've always enjoyed the subject, but this term I was waiting for art class and wondering what we would be working on that day. At the beginning of the term I found myself becoming frustrated with my drawing from observation skills, but as the term progressed, as did my skills, I began to enjoy the whole process. For me art is a form of expression more than anything else. I'm not always up for expressing myself, but if you put a piece of paper and some materials in front of me, I could draw for hours. My highlight of the term was when I created my independent piece with the dripped paint. I was never a huge fan of using paint but after I started that piece, I learned that painting doesn't always have to involve your brush stroking the paper. I've realized that about a lot of different materials this term. There isn't only one way to use each material, you can experiment with different ideas and sometimes you come across something really interesting. Going ahead I think that I can do a little bit more planning before I begin a project. When we are given the parameters for an assignment I tend to think of an idea quickly and get started as soon as possible. I think that if I take the time to go over the project and brainstorm ideas in my sketch book that I can start to have some more elaborate ideas.  I think that this term I have made great strides as an artist, and I am looking forward to my future in art.