Monday, October 21, 2013

I Don't Want To Taco-bout My Printmaking


Lichtenstein (Pop Art part 2)

5 facts about Roy Lichtenstein:
1. He was born on October 27, 1923.
2. He was married twice.
3. As a child, he was interested in science and comic books.
4. He worked at Rutgers University.
5. At first, he didn't focus on his emotions when painting. His work was mostly based on comic books.


Examples of his works:





"Ben- Day Dots" were used to print things. In order to achieve their desired effect, an individual would have to consider spacing and color. Although it was invented by Benjamin Henry Day Jr., Roy Lichtenstein made the technique famous, as he used it in many of his works.

How Lichtenstein Differs from Warhol
Lichtenstein focused on comic book characters and modernizing his work, while Warhol enjoyed painting and drawing celebrities. Also, Lichtenstein was "inspired" by other artists in such a way that some argue he should not receive credit for some of his own work. Warhol, however, was an honest man in his work and everything he created was completely original.

I'm a Lichtenstein painting:




My own Liechtenstein: 




Sophia as a Lichtenstein:





Monday, October 7, 2013

Warhol (Pop Art part 1)


Pop- art (noun)- A type of art that shows parts of popular culture with bright, unrealistic colors (for example-celebrities)

Facts about Andy Warhol:
1. He was born on August 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2. At 8 years old, Warhol became ill with Chorea, a very serious disease of the nervous system.
3. He was born "Andrew Warhola" but dropped the "A" in his last name later in life.
4. Some of Warhol's best-known paintings are of Coca-Cola bottles.
5. Warhol died on February 22, 1987

My favorite Andy Warhol paintings:
Sprite Heads Playing Violins








Lips (Stamped)




Details of Renaissance





Female Fashion Figure


Hamburger








































































I'm "Warhol-ized":









Warhol on... Photoshop?









Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Triangular and Shadow Photos

Golden Triangular rule- In this photography technique, the photographer makes sure there is an opening in the form of a triangular

Triangular rule~ MY OWN




 
 
Shadow
 




 
 
"Jake Garn"'s triangular rule: