I consider myself a creative person. Generally speaking, if something can be made, I’m going to try to make it myself. Want a bookshelf? Build it myself. Need a planner? I guess I’ll make a Bullet Journal as well. Bookbinding? Yeah sure! I’ll even dabble in painting a bit if it’s to enhance an object I already own. That being said, I’m not the most skilled artist. I create often out of practicality, rather than a desire to produce art, So it’s rare that I ever pull out a canvas and go at it with a brush, or draw something simply for the sake of it. Still, creativity through art is something that brings me both joy and peace even if its not amazing quality.
Going into the education program at UVic, I was warned that this would be a busy semester and that I would likely not have much time for the things I enjoy. However, if I’m going to survive, I will still need a creative outlet; this assignment allows for that.
For my inquiry project, I will explore different avenues of artistic expression each week by recreating the same image in different art styles. I have no formal art training, with the closest thing to it being a Grade 8 Art class 13 years ago. So this project will allow me to learn a bit about different art styles ranging from painting and drawing styles like a simple sketch and expressionism, to AI-generated images, and maybe even 3D modelling using play-dough?
Join me over the next ten weeks as I find my way through an artistic avenue I tend to avoid. I will be exploring artistic styles and techniques from a beginner’s eye. It will be messy and may not be “professional” quality or even just “okay,” but I think it will still be a fun way for me to learn the basics of a few art styles.
To find my weekly reflections on this course and my learning, look Here
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Jess I am glad you took the opportunity to use this project as a way to maintain selfcare. I cannot wait to see your project develop.