SUMMER MEMORIES
DEVELOPING IDEAS
Drawing from memories from my summer holidays, I created 5 artworks depicting scenes
which encapsulated my experiences. These artworks were made in the format of postcards to
convey the concept of memories as they are used to share and hold memories when saved.
Self taken photograph of an exploration of ‘The
pineapple’ building which I added in my Mind map
DEVELOPING TECHNICAL SKILLS Self taken image of my artist study of ‘me and
my parrots’ done in acrylic in my journal
I further explored the ‘pineapple’ building which I
visited in the summer. I did this to improve my skills
using pen as a medium and to practice drawing
‘ME AND MY PARROTS’ ANALYSIS- F
Self taken photograph of the mind map in my visual journal
buildings. While did not take forward this building in KAHLO
later works I found it a useful exploration as it improved
The mindmap allowed me to layout my memories of my summer together to find connections
amongst them and decide on how I could catagorise them into the four catagories of place, my technical skills which I utilised in subsequent This is my artist study on Frida kahlo’s painting ‘
people, object and experience. I used both pen and colour pencil to render my mind map. The artworks. my parrots’. I chose this painting to recreate be
map separates and pinpoints the two places I went to this summer: Greece and Scotland. On
shows Kahlo’s love for parrots which I also tried t
the left the experiences I had with parrots and the journey I had on my first time trip to INVESTIGATING ARTISTS TO throughout my postcards. I also chose this p
Scotland are drawn, and on the right, sunsets, which are the most memorable moments from
Greece are depicted. DEVELOP IDEAS AND EXPLORE because it depicts parrots all around her, which
to figuratively and literally. I painted this in acry
STYLISTIC TREATMENTS thin piece of paper in my visual journal and f
After generating ideas for my postcards difficult to blend and keep the layers smooth.
using a mood board and mind map, I decided
This self portrait by Frida Kahlo was painted in 19
to focus on two artists and their styles to
oil on canvas and depicts her and her belov
take inspiration from for three of my four parrots. this painting was done the year her fath
postcards. By replicating a work of each of and can be seen as a Haven of tranquility in h
these artists I was able to understand how to While there are the parrots and other elements
apply different techniques, styles and colour painting , your eye goes immediately to her ga
before creating my own version of the background also helps in accentuating her. The
strokes on kahlo are smooth and contrast the
,DEVELOPING COMPOSITIONS
‘PLACE’- PROCESS DOCUMENTATION ‘PEOPLE’- PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
self taken image of my work in progress for the ‘people’ postcard self taken image of my work in
Self taken photographs of my work in progress on
the left and the scene I referenced to create it on
the right.
In this first canvas (Place) I painted it in an Impressionistic style inspired by Claude
Monet’s work ‘The cliff walk by Pourville’, because it was a calm and tranquil scene
and I felt that the visible , flowing brush strokes conveyed that more than a realistic
style would’ve. I Also think the brush strokes mimicked the movement of the waves
that could be seen in that scene. When starting the work I applied a base coat using
watercolour paint before painting on top of it using acrylics, which resulted in the
watercolour coming up through the canvas and degrading the painting.
Self taken Photograph I referenced Self taken Photograph I referenced
‘EXPERIENCE’- PROCESS
DOCUMENTATION
In this canvas (experience) my friends free-flying
macaw, Orion is depicted. I felt this image ‘OBJECT’- PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
summed up what I thought was the most
For the Postcard on ‘object’ I painted a
, ART HISTORY INVESTIGATIONS AND CONNECTIO
In art the human form is a valuable tool of expression. Through different
THE CREATION OF AD
postures, gestures and facial expressions we can convey our emotions and
feelings, something which can also be done with the human form in art.
Hands are one element of the human form which can be particularly
impact full, despite not having eyes, a mouth or a nose, features many
believe are most useful to understand what a person is trying to
communicate, something that is evident across genres and mediums. I was
inspired to create both a work on paper and on canvas with hands as a
central feature because I felt they would help convey my theme and
concept most effectively.
SYMBOLIC AND METAPHORICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF
HAND IMAGERY
In Buddhist art, a set of hand gestures called Mudras are used
commonly. There are five primary Mudras, the dharmachakra, the Self taken image of an artist study of the crea
bhumisparsha, Varada, Abhaya and the dhyana Mudra. Each of journal
these gestures stand for different states of mind as well as
represent the main themes at different stages of the Buddha’s life
Self taken image of my artist study of Käthe Kollwitz’s work done in my visual
so serve as narratives to those who know their meanings. While they journal
are most established in Buddhism, Mudras are also present in Jain I created this artist
study using a 2B pencil
and Hindu arts, for example, classical Indian dances feature a
to achieve the dark
plethora of Mudras. While they are used in different ways and have lines created in the
varying meanings within the branches of Buddhism, they are always work. I drew these lines
used to express meaning and evoke a particular state of mind. more erratically than I
would usually as
Kollwitz drew them
Another example of hands Used in art, is the Hamsa, or the Hand of jagged. These lines
Fatima which is drawn as a symbol of protection, blessings, power contrast the smooth, The creation of Adam illustrates
subtle lines used to from the Bible where God reach
and strength. The hand is either drawn with the fingers spread a
depict the children as touch Adam, to create the first sp
parts, to ward off evil, or drawn with the fingers closed together for However the fingers do not actu
well as the hands of
good luck. Often, the evil eye is added for increased protection. The https://www.seattleartistleague.com/2 the women, conveying symbolising the gap between go
020/09/10/drawings-of-hands-kathe-
Hamsa is depicted in different ways in different cultures but is the softness of the despite there seeming to be a
kollwitz/- 10/9/23
always drawn to be symbolic of something. mothers touch and the each other as they are both rea
Childrens innocence. for the connection.
IMAGERY OF HANDS IN THE WORK JOURNAL PAGE
OF KÄTHE KOLLWITZ
DEVELOPING IDEAS
Drawing from memories from my summer holidays, I created 5 artworks depicting scenes
which encapsulated my experiences. These artworks were made in the format of postcards to
convey the concept of memories as they are used to share and hold memories when saved.
Self taken photograph of an exploration of ‘The
pineapple’ building which I added in my Mind map
DEVELOPING TECHNICAL SKILLS Self taken image of my artist study of ‘me and
my parrots’ done in acrylic in my journal
I further explored the ‘pineapple’ building which I
visited in the summer. I did this to improve my skills
using pen as a medium and to practice drawing
‘ME AND MY PARROTS’ ANALYSIS- F
Self taken photograph of the mind map in my visual journal
buildings. While did not take forward this building in KAHLO
later works I found it a useful exploration as it improved
The mindmap allowed me to layout my memories of my summer together to find connections
amongst them and decide on how I could catagorise them into the four catagories of place, my technical skills which I utilised in subsequent This is my artist study on Frida kahlo’s painting ‘
people, object and experience. I used both pen and colour pencil to render my mind map. The artworks. my parrots’. I chose this painting to recreate be
map separates and pinpoints the two places I went to this summer: Greece and Scotland. On
shows Kahlo’s love for parrots which I also tried t
the left the experiences I had with parrots and the journey I had on my first time trip to INVESTIGATING ARTISTS TO throughout my postcards. I also chose this p
Scotland are drawn, and on the right, sunsets, which are the most memorable moments from
Greece are depicted. DEVELOP IDEAS AND EXPLORE because it depicts parrots all around her, which
to figuratively and literally. I painted this in acry
STYLISTIC TREATMENTS thin piece of paper in my visual journal and f
After generating ideas for my postcards difficult to blend and keep the layers smooth.
using a mood board and mind map, I decided
This self portrait by Frida Kahlo was painted in 19
to focus on two artists and their styles to
oil on canvas and depicts her and her belov
take inspiration from for three of my four parrots. this painting was done the year her fath
postcards. By replicating a work of each of and can be seen as a Haven of tranquility in h
these artists I was able to understand how to While there are the parrots and other elements
apply different techniques, styles and colour painting , your eye goes immediately to her ga
before creating my own version of the background also helps in accentuating her. The
strokes on kahlo are smooth and contrast the
,DEVELOPING COMPOSITIONS
‘PLACE’- PROCESS DOCUMENTATION ‘PEOPLE’- PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
self taken image of my work in progress for the ‘people’ postcard self taken image of my work in
Self taken photographs of my work in progress on
the left and the scene I referenced to create it on
the right.
In this first canvas (Place) I painted it in an Impressionistic style inspired by Claude
Monet’s work ‘The cliff walk by Pourville’, because it was a calm and tranquil scene
and I felt that the visible , flowing brush strokes conveyed that more than a realistic
style would’ve. I Also think the brush strokes mimicked the movement of the waves
that could be seen in that scene. When starting the work I applied a base coat using
watercolour paint before painting on top of it using acrylics, which resulted in the
watercolour coming up through the canvas and degrading the painting.
Self taken Photograph I referenced Self taken Photograph I referenced
‘EXPERIENCE’- PROCESS
DOCUMENTATION
In this canvas (experience) my friends free-flying
macaw, Orion is depicted. I felt this image ‘OBJECT’- PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
summed up what I thought was the most
For the Postcard on ‘object’ I painted a
, ART HISTORY INVESTIGATIONS AND CONNECTIO
In art the human form is a valuable tool of expression. Through different
THE CREATION OF AD
postures, gestures and facial expressions we can convey our emotions and
feelings, something which can also be done with the human form in art.
Hands are one element of the human form which can be particularly
impact full, despite not having eyes, a mouth or a nose, features many
believe are most useful to understand what a person is trying to
communicate, something that is evident across genres and mediums. I was
inspired to create both a work on paper and on canvas with hands as a
central feature because I felt they would help convey my theme and
concept most effectively.
SYMBOLIC AND METAPHORICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF
HAND IMAGERY
In Buddhist art, a set of hand gestures called Mudras are used
commonly. There are five primary Mudras, the dharmachakra, the Self taken image of an artist study of the crea
bhumisparsha, Varada, Abhaya and the dhyana Mudra. Each of journal
these gestures stand for different states of mind as well as
represent the main themes at different stages of the Buddha’s life
Self taken image of my artist study of Käthe Kollwitz’s work done in my visual
so serve as narratives to those who know their meanings. While they journal
are most established in Buddhism, Mudras are also present in Jain I created this artist
study using a 2B pencil
and Hindu arts, for example, classical Indian dances feature a
to achieve the dark
plethora of Mudras. While they are used in different ways and have lines created in the
varying meanings within the branches of Buddhism, they are always work. I drew these lines
used to express meaning and evoke a particular state of mind. more erratically than I
would usually as
Kollwitz drew them
Another example of hands Used in art, is the Hamsa, or the Hand of jagged. These lines
Fatima which is drawn as a symbol of protection, blessings, power contrast the smooth, The creation of Adam illustrates
subtle lines used to from the Bible where God reach
and strength. The hand is either drawn with the fingers spread a
depict the children as touch Adam, to create the first sp
parts, to ward off evil, or drawn with the fingers closed together for However the fingers do not actu
well as the hands of
good luck. Often, the evil eye is added for increased protection. The https://www.seattleartistleague.com/2 the women, conveying symbolising the gap between go
020/09/10/drawings-of-hands-kathe-
Hamsa is depicted in different ways in different cultures but is the softness of the despite there seeming to be a
kollwitz/- 10/9/23
always drawn to be symbolic of something. mothers touch and the each other as they are both rea
Childrens innocence. for the connection.
IMAGERY OF HANDS IN THE WORK JOURNAL PAGE
OF KÄTHE KOLLWITZ
