Caitie Ferro class blog

1. Discuss what you thought about creating your logo. -I wanted to make it sort of personal without incorporating my initials so, I used my last name.  Ferro means iron in Italian so I thought I would use an iron hammer. 2. Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation. -I had in my head to shave down my charcoal pencil and create this messy effect around the iron and use color around the iron to show power. 3. What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo? -You can't shave down crayon and smear that as easily as charcoal. 4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, powerpoint, and reading material  for this project? What is your opinion of the videos? -I don't think the videos helped as much as I would have liked but, it did give me a little bit of insight on what to do.

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why? - It seems so simple yet it's so complicated with the thought and detail that goes into these.  It's the kind of artwork I find intriguing. 1. Mark Fox, Untitled (Fault) , Ink on paper, linen tape, and metal pins, 50 x 131 x 11 inches, 2008   2.   Mark Fox, Medium Rare , Lead on paper, 45x 72 inches, 2014 B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?  - It just reminds me of being in awkward situations where nothing ever goes right even though you try your best. 1. Casey Riordan Millard,  Shark Girl with Brick Wall , Watercolor and gouache on paper, 20 x 30 inches, 2006 2 . Casey Riordan Millard,  Shark Girl with Brick Disco Ball , Watercolor and gouache on paper, 13 x 13 inches, 2008 C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why? - I would like to know more about Joe Bradley's collection because I can't quite m...

1. Discuss what you thought about creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel. -It was a lot of fun. I enjoy painting and drawing so this was a fun project. 2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why? -I enjoyed painting more.  It was fun mixing the colors and creating "new" colors. 3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies? -The different shades of color you will get depending how much of a color you add. 4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos for this project? What is your opinion of the videos? -I didn't know that cyan, magenta, and yellow were the real primary colors.  The video was very informative.

For the creative and technical process I followed, I went by the images in the book and tried to find objects around my house that represented them according to the elements and principles of design. Elements: Line- bookshelf Shape and Mass- statue Light- bar pad Color- toy cars Texture and Pattern- rug Space- hallway Time and Motion- planes Principles of Design: Unity and Variety- Christmas tree Balance- ironing board Emphasis and Subordination- figurines Proportion and Scale- weights Rhythm- staircase http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/caitieferro/library/Elements%20and%20Principles%20Project <iframe width="480" height="360" src=" http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/caitieferro/embed/slideshow/Elements%20and%20Principles%20Project"></iframe > ***I could not figure out how to label each picture individually because the site was being difficult***

1. Describe Color and it's effects on emotions. Use the appropriate vocabulary of color in your posting. - Color can influence a person's mental state depending on if they were warm colors or cool colors.  They can make a person feel comfort, anger, calmness or sadness. 2. What is a theoretical aspect of color that most intrigues/fascinates you? Why? -I think it is incredible if someone walked into a room they could be immediately effected by the colors on the wall.  For instance, when some parents first have a baby they may paint the walls in the baby's room yellow because the emotions that register from this are happy and friendly. 3. In the Color video, what made the biggest impact on you in regards to color and it's effects on emotions? -Each picture done had a contract with it that stated the amount of pigments to use.  One in particular was known as ultra blue.  This came from Afghanistan and took up to 3 weeks to make.  The incredibly vibrant...

1. For each video and article list/discuss the key concepts you learned. -"Aesthetics: Philosophy of the Arts": This video discusses the different theories philosophers had on art that made it "work".  Like Aristotle thought, there was a law to art and its aesthetic. -"CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Neurobiology, Neurology and Art and Aesthetics": This video discusses how the aesthetics of art controls the brain.  Artists create ways in there artwork so effective on the brain that it can react to color, line, or shape and how we perceive it. -"What the brain draws from: Art and neuroscience": This article discusses how artists are able to create certain abilities in their artworks that neurologists say the brain can pick up.  These certain abilities involve the use of lines and emotions in the faces. 2. Which philosopher's theroy on aesthetics do you feel is most important? Be sure to mention the philosphers name, er...

Q1. How was the process of creating the GMail account and setting up the Blog? A1: It was a fairly easy process. Q2. What do you expect to learn in this course? A2: I expect to explore all aspects of art concerning ideas like theories, concepts, and designs. Q3. How do you feel about taking an online course? A3: Fairly confident. Q4. What three things in the Growth Mindset (from Step 3) videos do you believe most apply to you? A4: 1. Repeating an action builds strength        2. I am determined        3. Working hard and making right decisions pays off