Postage Stamp Quote 2-25-11

Consider the postage stamp, its usefulness its ability to stick to something until it gets there. 
-John Billings
Sometimes, we have to focus to be like a postage stamp; sometimes we want to give up on something. But, we have to stick with it, like a stamp, and see to our project to the end.

Reflection Definitions 2-22-11

Reflection Definitions

The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it

An amount of light, heat, or sound that is thrown back in such a way

An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface

A thing that is a consequence of or arises from something else

A thing bringing discredit to someone or something

The conceptual operation of inverting a system or event with respect to a plane, each element being transferred perpendicularly through the plane to a point the same distance the other side of it

Serious thought or consideration

An idea about something, esp. one that is written down or expressed

Quote Deely Bopper 4-18-11

"You can't depend on your judgement when your imagination is out of focus." JFK
A person's judgement often rely on using the imagination to make a decision. One must imagine the possibilities of a situation, and so the consistency of judgement that day can be affected by imagination.

Color Theory 2-14-11

Color Theory Concepts


The Color Wheel
     Dividing the color spectrum into a wheel of primary colors then mixing colors together to make secondary and tertiary colors
Color Harmony
     Using a combination of colors that are aesthetically pleasing to look at. Usually analogous, complimentary, or based by nature
Color Context
     The same color can look different on different backgrounds. Different color or even  different size.

Word Definitions 4-8-11

Research, Investigate, Inquire
Definitions

• Trying to find new information from existing sources to aid your project to be more familiar with the topic

• Studying your topic first-hand by self-gained knowledge

• Asking questions which their answers could be used for more information to your project

What is the difference?

Each is a different part of becoming more educated about a topic, first by researching to find more background information, then by investigating to find more information about how to do your own project and then by inquiring or asking questions about your topic to learn more.

Art Mediums 2-7-11

Art Mediums
1. Glass
2. Metal
3. Wood
4. Chalk
5. Sharpies
6. Markers
7. Duck Tape
8. Paint
9. Paper
10. Wax


1. Blown Glass

      I really like glass art because of the visual bold strength in the delicacy of glass. Glass makes such interesting shapes that not many other mediums could recreate.

2. Duck Tape Dresses

        I like the idea of using something as unusual as duck tape to make abstract things like dresses or other art.

3. Sharpie Art

Even though I would never draw all over a Lamborghini with Sharpies if I had one, this one looks really cool. I love drawing with Sharpies, so this really caught my attention, and it looks really cool.

Scientific Method Vs. Creative Process 4-5-11

Scientific Method
Steps taken to gain new knowledge or revise old knowledge through investigation and experimentation of something.

1. Ask a Question
2. Do Background Research
3. Construct a Hypothesis
4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
5. Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
6. Communicate Your Results

Creative Process
Involves a flow of creatitive information with an ultimate goal of your final product.

1. Preparation
2. Incubation
3. Illumination
4. Implementation

Quotie Quote Quote 4-4-11

It's Adam's Birthday =)))))))))))
Anyway
"Solutions are just a snapshot in time on the route of discovery."
I think that it means solutions are short lived and help mold our decisions in life. They represent our mode of thinking at that point in our lives and reflect our process of thinking. Perhaps it also means that the molding of our life by the solution is part of the discovery of ourself.

Inspiration 4-1-11

Where do artists get their inspiration?
I don't think all artists get inspiration from one place. Some artists are inspired by something that happened to them that made them change perception. Possibly feelings that happen as they grow, their emotions from a break-up or being in love.