Weekly Work Log 2/16-2/20

Layering: Sigmar Polke

I've learned that layering can create a more intriguing image. Layers make the composition more interesting and dynamic. Contemporary artists use layering in their art by putting different images on top of each other. Certain pieces that use layering can be overwhelming, but I think the artists do this purposely in order to provoke the viewer.

I can use layering in my own art to make my ideas clearer to the viewer. My dance animation is going to be about feeling out of control and adding layers would help communicate this. Usually people who feel out of control in their life are feeling overwhelmed, so layers could cause the viewer to experience that same feeling when watching my animation.

I especially liked Sigmar Polke's use of different textures and patterns.

Weekly Work Log 2/9-2/13

Sketchbook 2/17

Work Log 2/2-2/6

2/9 Sketchbook Page

Production Checkpoint 1

^^^ not the final background- just used that as an example

In the end, the animation is going to be pretty short, but I am going to do at least two more (using other portions of the same video) to make it into a series. It definitely won't take me as long to do the other two because now I know what I'm doing.

They will all have text on the side. For the one above, the text will relate to the idea of "spinning out of control".

(I couldn't render out what I had because in order to do that I would have to delete the video I'm using to trace. Once I finish tracing, I can delete the video.)


Some other side projects I've been working on:

2 of the photos from a session with bulldog puppies:

rest of the photos: www.stinkandreek2015.blogspot.com

Creating a photo that look like the person is levitating: (not finished)

Experimenting with a character rig in After Effects:

Weekly Work Log (1/26-1/30)