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Traditional Fine Arts

Below includes traditional fine artwork completed in various mediums throughout the years.

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"Weary Artist"

18" x 24"
Medium: Charcoal
This was an observational set up done in my dorm room. Objects including in this scene are a mug, various paint materials, a canvas, and others such as stuffed animals/cushions to add more textures to the work. The focus was to create a dark scene that has a singular light source. This project challenged me as the time frame was only a couple weeks and required a lot of detail to be put in. I also pushed my abilities in my limited knowledge of charcoal by choosing complex objects to include in my scene. I depicted the feeling of "Weary Artist" by including sleeping items, a mug, and messy materials.

"Fruit Reef"

17" x 12"
Medium (Top): Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Mediums (Bottom): Watercolor, POSCA paint pens, Pen & Ink
These two images are grouped together as a "diptych". The top image is done of a still life that included various different types of fruit, vegetables, and white objects. This project challenged me in the technique of "color mixing" which is combining a multitude of colors to make it seem like something completely different. The image below the realism piece is created in another artist's style. Inspiration for the style in the second piece is from Yellena James who mainly uses markers, pen & ink, and acrylics. She labels her work as "exotic ecosystems", so I tried to format my composition to meet said title.

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"Monty's Python"

18" x 24"
Medium: Graphite and Prismacolor Colored Pencils
The building depicted in this work is Montgomery Hall at Savannah College of Art and Design, commonly nicknamed "Monty", which houses Animation, Visual Effects, Game Design, and various other programs. I fell upon the idea of integrating a serpent or snake into the artwork, having it weave through the space. Then an idea came to mind: "Monty's Python". Inspiration came from the infamous Monty Python films.

"Lost"

15” x 14”
Medium: Prismacolor Ebony Pencil
“Lost” is drawing I did of my Grandmother. It is both an observational drawing and a drawing done of photographs I took of her. I wanted to convey the emotional and heartbreaking “lost” look she now conveys, where once there was clarity of life and family. When I look into my grandmother’s eyes, she appears to be far away, in some distant place. Unaware of the events unfolding around her, she moved in with my family after my Grandfather passed away from brain cancer. Watching her dementia progress has been devastating to me. It is a disease that affects everyone it touches. In my drawing “Lost”, I was able to capture a moment of understanding. She knew I was her granddaughter. But the moment was fleeting, as she quickly lost recognition of who I was. I know there isn’t a cure for my grandmother’s condition. She is slowly slipping away into her own world, no longer able to put her thoughts into words. She will forever be, “Lost”.
 
In Memory of Glenda Joyce Hiland (1943-2022)

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"Nude Woman Master Copy"

9" x 12"
Artist Name: Thomas Eakins Artwork
Title: Study of a Reclining Nude Woman
Date: c. 1863-1866
Medium: Charcoal

"Serenade of the Ocean"

17 ½ ” x 23 ½ ”
Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencil
When a child first hears the serenade of the ocean, it is like music to their ears. The sound of the ocean in the conch shell shares its own story through its voice. As a child, I loved listening to the echoes of the ocean inside the conch shell; it was a very soothing sound. Daydreaming about what the ocean was doing and saying was a very calming, yet intriguing experience.

This art piece has proven to be my most challenging work to date, which took eight months to complete given its size and intricate detail. I learned how to create the effects of light and shading with respect to the hair, body, and clothing. Achieving the perfect coloration of the ocean required a visual understanding of how the waves rolled. As a reference, I visited the beach to visualize the ocean, then returned with sand to experiment with sand impressions, and studied conch shells for the precise details.

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"Passing Time"

11” x 10 ½ ”
Medium: Watercolor
My mother purchased my first guitar when I was in third grade, and I have been playing ever since with a variety of guitar instruments. I thrive most when learning the technical aspects of playing the guitar, and I perform my best when I can independently work on my choice of music.  The ring that I am wearing is an heirloom passed down from my mother and from her mother which was gifted on both of our sixteenth birthdays. My mother has been holding onto the ring for decades in the hope that she could one day do the same for her daughter. The use of watercolor and the placement of the hands provides a sense of calmness. This art piece displays memories of two items that bring me happiness.

"Lest We Forget"

9” x 10 ½ ”
Medium: Charcoal
The objects in this piece provide a meaningful story of an eight-year-old boy whose father, a pilot, died during WWII. The folded flag was handed to the son as a sign of respect and a reminder that while his father isn’t coming home, he died fighting for what he loved. The logbook shows the pilot’s hours he logged while flying the F102. The pilot still holds the record for flight hours in this plane. Thank you for your service, Col. D.T. Biggerstaff. This piece gave me a deep appreciation for my late grandfather’s service in the Marine Corps, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. I enjoyed drawing the jacket using charcoal for the first time because it allowed me to make the jacket appear so realistic and detailed while using a bulky piece of charcoal that was fragile.

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"No One's Perfect"

18” x 24”
Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencil and Sennelier Oil Pastel
“No One’s Perfect” was created while on my vacation at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. This butterfly is commonly known as a Painted Lady. Although this butterfly is not perfect with its torn wings, it was still beautiful enough to capture my attention as it rested among the pink flowers inside the arboretum. The interior of the flowers and the contrasting hues of pink and white was tricky when shading.

"Weathering the Storm"

10 ¾ ” x 15 ¾ ”
Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencil
The story behind this piece developed during the process of creating the sketch. After intense brainstorming with a variety of lightbulbs and concepts, I realized the filament of the bulb resembled a lighthouse. My family visited the St. Augustine lighthouse which was built in 1874. From a distance, I held the lightbulb up with the lighthouse positioned behind the filament. I used my hand and arm as a reference to determine the colors based on lighting. I researched a variety of references for clouds, lightning, waves, and light beams from a lighthouse. The story of this bulb may seem like the iconic “lighthouse guides the boat” story. However, the bulb represents how a person can feel trapped within life’s tribulations and despair. The storm is a representation of the impending fear and burden. The lighthouse serves as a beacon of light to guide you through life’s most troublesome times. When considering the background outside of the bulb, I chose a grainy light blue effect to show that darkness is not forever and there is haven beyond the storm.

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"Reflection"

18” x 24”
Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencil and Sennelier Oil Pastel
“Reflection” is a drawing in remembrance of my grandmother. Her favorite flower was the pink carnation. It was extremely important for me to reveal the beauty in the flower, while at the same time showing the petals falling which represent her passing. The emphasis was to keep the colors vibrant, yet soft to reflect her personality. When observing this work, I immediately reflect on the memorable times when Grandma cared for me. During those early years of my life, we developed a close bond. Following her passing, I have come to realize how important the presence of grandparents is in the lives of children. My grandma was always so kind and loving, while Grandpa, a former Marine, was certainly the pillar of strength. The most difficult element was creating the wood grain of the table and the reflection of the petals on the bowl.
 
In Memory of Eleanor Ann Richmond (1940-2017)

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