Statement of purpose

On your blog write a statement of purpose for the term using the following questions as a guide:

What questions can you formulate about your theme (at least 4)?

- Why are trees a good topic for art-ing?

- What concepts can I bring into my artwork?

- What different perspectives can I create work from?

- What is interesting about trees?

- How can I dig deeper into trees?

How does your theme connect to your life?

I see nature every day and nature consists of this beauty unmatched by anything else. It is pure and a crisp subject. I am immersed in nature and taking a walk through a forest is the easiest way for me to feel "real," calmed, and cleared of any negative emotions.

How does your theme connect to the world around you?

Just look around you.

What kinds of images come to mind when you think about your theme?

Trees, flowers, oceans, sky, animals, rocks, plants, fruit, grass, leaves, dirt, and oxygen.

What kinds of art or visual information (advertising, tv, film) have you seen that relates to your theme?

Plenty of art: paintings, drawings, videos, and photographs.

Why did you choose this theme and how can you envision exploring it through works of art over the course of the term?

I envisions working only on the subject of Trees and what relates to trees: leaves, flowers, fruit, birds, and wood.

I want to use many different materials: markers, scraps of paper, newspaper, charcoal and pencil, paint, and sharpies.

Essential Questions Response

How do artists develop content and ideas for their work?

Artists develop ideas by being inspired by something and thinking of a topic that could easily (or be a challenge) for them to put onto a piece of paper. Also their emotions our their life history could contribute to some inspiration and some need, per se, to create a piece.

What kinds of techniques, behaviors, and habits allow artists to turn their ideas into meaningful works of art that engage the viewer?

Allowing sufficient time to complete a project, expanding ideas, sometimes restricted materials to challenge oneself, thinking "outside of the box", asking for critical feedback, honing in an a specific topic and not being too broad.