Etching

why did I think I could ever do this? It's over my head. I keep going it's the only thing you can do. But I can't walk, so I climb I climb the self portraits, I climb the landscapes, I climb the paintings, I climb the etchings, I climb. I'm not at the top. at some point Rembrandt slowed down and others emerged. frida kahlo, Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Rockwell. I am climbing on all of their backs on all their works. I can't go back. By the time I realized this it's too…

The still life I chose for this project is the San Francisco Westside Ridge. It was made at 2001 by Wayne Thiebaud,the now 94-year-old artist who spent 76 years of his life making 120 drawings,etchings,prints, and paintings. All of his 120 artworks are at Pasadena Museum of California’s Art, including the San Francisco Westside Ridge. The artwork I chose, The San Francisco Westside Ridge is a 36 x 36 in(91.4 x 91.4 cm) oil on canvas with the painting being a view of California,San Francisco in…

inspired by feminism. Her piece “She and I” represents everything she stand for as she is very inspired by gender politics and what she cares about most, her partner. Her inspiration for her work comes from well-known artist Fransisco De Goya who does etchings.…

stairs, taking in the soaring view while trying to catch his breath. The pastor pulled out an old piece of cloth from his pocket to meticulously rub his glasses and squinted at the imposing structure in front of him. His gaze followed the intricate etchings depicting the history of humanity, from the creation of Adam and Eve to the birth and death of Jesus and everything in-between, astounded by the sheer immensity of the gates. Patiently, the so-called shepherd waited behind the boisterous…

wide. The object itself is a Greek vase that widens as it nears the top. It has two handles on either side placed at the top of the vase where the bottom ends of the handles stop just before the vase bows out. The vase itself is black, but the etching and design work is brown/red with a few black details painted over it. According to DOMA, this Greek vase depicts the Greek god Dionysos, the god of wine and fertility, in the center of the piece drinking from a rhyton. On either side of…

Printmaking is an art form that involves the creation of a master piece of artwork from which multiple images are made. These prints are considered original works of art even though they can exist in multiples. This art is one of the oldest forms of art in the world. Historically, printmaking was used to spread religious ideas or images. The process originated in China at around 105 A.D. but it did not gain more use in Europe until around the mid-15th century. Printmaking today is practiced as…

Our two pieces to compare and contrast are from the Metropolitan Museum of Art the are: The Royal Acquaintances on Memi and Sabu and Statue of Gudea. Similarities between the two are: Their function, which is to represent the subjects as actual persons in the real life as well as in the afterlife. The Royal Acquaintances being used to supply a body for the dead to inhabit in the afterlife (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History The Royal Acquaintances of Memi and Sabu, 2016), and the Statue of…

of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the mission field. Currently in Mexico, I see my talents flourishing and am recognizing new abilities. The Spanish language is clinging to me as I embrace the culture and learn to love the people here. Consequently etching the fiery words of the gospel in my soul as I seek for truth in all diligence. Shooting out from beneath the ground, my potential as a child of God and my personality are taking root. Goals and plans for eternal life have been established which…

Susan Rothenberg I chose to write about Susan Rothenberg she is a very influential artist. She was born in Buffalo, New York in 1945. In 1966, she graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In 1967, she went to Washington DC and studied at George Washington University and the Corcoran Museum School. In 1969, she moved to New York, she met and married sculptor George Traka’s from 1971-1979. The couple has a daughter, and her name is Maggie, she was…

Umberto Boccioni Khamia Melvin Art 111 Ria Whestphal November 23 2015 Umberto Boccioni During your lifetime there is always a chance for you to be inspired by someone. Someone who is true to their self , their peers and their work. Umberto Boccioni happens to be an all-time favorite and an all-time source for inspiration , motivation ,and encouragement. Umberto Boccioni was born in Reggio Calabria which happens to be the southern part of Italy , On…